PIP Assessment - Physical Tests

Hi

F2F assessment next Wednesday – esp scared at assumptions that seem to be made.

Not sure what tests they can do re my epilepsy but the physical observations seem to be that if one can reach a handbag/take a coat off etc. then all’s well.

My problem’s with my left hand/foot (hemi-paresis post childhood stroke)+ hips - 2 accidents - so bending down's OK as is taking my coat on and off but are they likely to dismiss the physical things altogether just because I can do these?

I need something to take the papers in but could it better if I don’t take a bag/coat? Could they even mark me down because I can take notes?

Stupid that we even have to think of these things

Many thanks

A

I did not need to take my coat off even for the very brief physical examination where I was sitting on the couch.

The assessment is primarily based on observation as PIP is about how well you perform certain activities. The assessor will be observing everything you do from the time they first see you, even outside the center. They can and do make many assumptions from seemingly innocent actions and tests like how you hand over your ID, if you pick something up, how you sit and my favourite, the pinch and power grip test. Nothing to worry about but just be aware.