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- 2plus2
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Please can you tell me any differences as its at home. Will they want to look round the house for aids stated on my form? Is it a disadvantage having it at home as I don't have steps so all my walking is on one level? I feel comfortable at home, will this be a disadvantage?
Am I overthinking all of this!
Thanks for any advice.
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The fact that you have been given a home assessment suggests that the assessor has accepted that you have a significant degree of impairment - so that is a very good start!
Apart from the fact that there will be no computer, the home assessment should be similar to any other. It is up to you to decide in which room this should be carried out and the assessor does not have the right to go anywhere else - although you might feel that you wish to show them any aids or adaptations that you have elsewhere. It is also up to you to decide who you want with you.
There is a section towards the back of the PIP guide that tells you what to expect from the appointment.
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2plus2 wrote: Thank you, that's very interesting that the assessor doesn't have a right to go where they like. I am presuming the questions will be similar to last time. My husband will be here, hopefully he will have a chance to say how much he does to help me.
DLA assessors used to have a look around the house often under the excuse of using the toilet, based on feedback from other members, PIP assessors are not known to do this, they seem to be more keen to get to their next appointment.
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2plus2 wrote: Had a phone call today to say they would have to postpone it for two weeks. I was given different times to the original letter as the assessor had to "cram" in these cancelled visits. I'm not feeling over hopeful.
I'm afraid it is not unusual for home assessments to be cancelled on the day.
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