They refuse to assess you because you want to tape

denby wrote: Thanks Gordon, do realise this; however thanks to B&W guidance we are certain claimant does meet criteria, and just feel it will make the tribunal's job [if necessary] easier if there is clear evidence that DWP have already tried to twist the facts. Also feel that it's less likely they will try to twist things when they know there is a recording in existence, prevention better than cure etc. Can an unofficial stenographer or other witness be admitted as wellas claimant and advocate?
Thanks.

You would need to contact the Assessment Provider in advance, there could be physical issues in regard the room.

I'm not saying that a Tribunal will have no interest in the quality of the report but they are very used to their being issues and a faulty report merely shows that the DWP Decision may be wrong, not that an award is justified.

If you have to appeal then the panel will be far more interested in why your daughter meets the PIP Descriptors as this is the only way that they can make a Decision.

Gordon