PIP Home Assessment Question

Hi All

I have a PIP home assessment with Capita next week after being on DLA for 10 years HR Care & Mobility - Indefinite Award. I have rare neurological condition with a shed load of symptoms - the worst of which are crippling head pain, dizziness and balance problems and regular blackouts.

Oh, and I was diagnosed over 10 years ago, and my condition is incurable and degenerative, so all of my evidence is 10 years old as I have no reason to see my consultant on a regular basis as he cant help me. I suspect that that is the reason I am having a home assessment next week despite the massive amount of evidence I provided. The PIP process seems to be geared up to deal with people making new claims with recently diagnosed disabilities and not us long termers, which is ridiculous. Nuff said!

Now I have read that the health professional may ask me to stand on one leg and/or walk a few paces. Because of my problems I can do neither of these activities unaided, and even then I risk falling over or even blacking out. Due to my neurological condition and its associated cranial instability - a fall or blackout may risk further serious injury or paralysis.

So my question is am I within my rights to decline to do these or other such activities on the grounds that I cannot do them unaided and they may cause me harm? And if I do will it go against me?


Thanks ColinH

Thanks Gordon

I am concerned that if i carry out an activity - even with my wife assisting me, I may blackout and that will be the end of my assessment as I will be unable to continue. So I think I will decline to carry out such activities that may lead the the assessment being cancelled prematurely.

Its going to be a trial keeping my focus and staying conscious while doing it for an extended period anyway. Cant Wait!

Cheers, Colin H