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8 years 11 months ago #158290 by Ian
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I have a face to face medical in a few weeks could anybody give me any advice as I am very nervous. thanks 
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8 years 11 months ago #158294 by shelam
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Hello Ian
Sorry you're feeling nervous about your medical - quite natural!
Things to remember - you're being assessed from the minute you appear in view of the medical centre - someone will possibly be watching to see how you arrive and whether you have mobility problems etc.
Remind yourself exactly what you said in your application; don't expect the assessor to have any previous knowledge of your application, so your answers to him/her should tally with what you have written on your application.
If you are asked to do something you are uncomfortable doing, something that will cause you pain or distress, you are within your rights to refuse to do it, BUT you must explain why you are refusing (e.g. it is too painful, it makes you breathless etc)
You don't give any details of your illness/disability - so it's difficult to give specific information to you; you will be asked to perform some physical activity, you will be watched to see how you cope with that activity - don't push yourself beyond what is comfortable.
It might be wise to take someone with you for moral support; it is a stressful situation to be in, and a family member or a friend will be able to reassure you if you get upset/panicky, and they should be able to help you to remember any problems/issues you might otherwise forget to mention.
If you read through the guides, there is loads of information in them to help you prepare for your assessment. Good luck
Sorry you're feeling nervous about your medical - quite natural!
Things to remember - you're being assessed from the minute you appear in view of the medical centre - someone will possibly be watching to see how you arrive and whether you have mobility problems etc.
Remind yourself exactly what you said in your application; don't expect the assessor to have any previous knowledge of your application, so your answers to him/her should tally with what you have written on your application.
If you are asked to do something you are uncomfortable doing, something that will cause you pain or distress, you are within your rights to refuse to do it, BUT you must explain why you are refusing (e.g. it is too painful, it makes you breathless etc)
You don't give any details of your illness/disability - so it's difficult to give specific information to you; you will be asked to perform some physical activity, you will be watched to see how you cope with that activity - don't push yourself beyond what is comfortable.
It might be wise to take someone with you for moral support; it is a stressful situation to be in, and a family member or a friend will be able to reassure you if you get upset/panicky, and they should be able to help you to remember any problems/issues you might otherwise forget to mention.
If you read through the guides, there is loads of information in them to help you prepare for your assessment. Good luck
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8 years 11 months ago #158649 by Ian
Replied by Ian on topic PIP medical
Thank you Gordon,
I have lived with this for the past 8 years and know what i ve been through, but not sure on dates. would knowing whats wrong with me go against me?
Is there anything that I should or shouldnt do?
I can only tell them how i am and i would never lie, but its best to know what to expect.
Many thanks
I have lived with this for the past 8 years and know what i ve been through, but not sure on dates. would knowing whats wrong with me go against me?
Is there anything that I should or shouldnt do?
I can only tell them how i am and i would never lie, but its best to know what to expect.
Many thanks
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8 years 11 months ago #158660 by Gordon
Every assessment is different although they all follow a similar script/
Don't rush to answer a question, try and take time to make sure you understand what is being asked. Although the assessor will ask "open" questions they are trying to make your answer fit to one of maybe a handful of standard response so they may push you in one direction or another, often the direction is to your detriment so don't be afraid to push back.
Try not to elaborate your answer and if there is a silence, don't try and fill it.
If you have mobility problems then we have seen the assessor ask how long you can walk for, so it might be worth your timing yourself over several days, also, if you are restricted to your house normally then we have seen some simply ridiculous distances quoted from where a claimant normally sits to the bathroom, again try and measure it.
Best of luck
Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic PIP medical
Ian wrote: Thank you Gordon,
I have lived with this for the past 8 years and know what i ve been through, but not sure on dates. would knowing whats wrong with me go against me?
Is there anything that I should or shouldnt do?
I can only tell them how i am and i would never lie, but its best to know what to expect.
Many thanks
Every assessment is different although they all follow a similar script/
Don't rush to answer a question, try and take time to make sure you understand what is being asked. Although the assessor will ask "open" questions they are trying to make your answer fit to one of maybe a handful of standard response so they may push you in one direction or another, often the direction is to your detriment so don't be afraid to push back.
Try not to elaborate your answer and if there is a silence, don't try and fill it.
If you have mobility problems then we have seen the assessor ask how long you can walk for, so it might be worth your timing yourself over several days, also, if you are restricted to your house normally then we have seen some simply ridiculous distances quoted from where a claimant normally sits to the bathroom, again try and measure it.
Best of luck
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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