just recieved the dreaded PIP form

When you do attend the assessment you may take a companion for support.

Make no special effort, be yourself

Take your medication as prescribed

Most people with long term conditions have learned to manage and conceal their condition. On the day you must become "disabled" for the assessor to see the real you, otherwise an incorrect assessment is likely.
I am in no way suggesting that anyone should put on an act and pretend to be worse than they are, many people are already stressed, but at the same time it will not help if the claimant " Puts on a brave face" as my gran used to say
The assessor will be observing everything you do from the start, how you sit, stand, walk, handle items such as bags and coats.

Don't expect them to answer many questions, they have an agenda and will want to stick to it.

If you have a companion they can take notes.

After the assessment you should ring the DWP and ask for a copy of the report, but wait for 3-4 days for them to receive it. Do not be fobbed off, you are entitled to it no matter what the phone jockey tells you.

Thankyou David I feel like I am on trial for my life The assessment is Monday then on Wednesday I have to go into hospital for an operation you can imagine how stressed I am I have heard so many horror stories, I am tempted to not pursue it. As I don't suffer fool lightly and I cant bear the thought of being patronised I am disabled thru Servo positive RA and Osteo Arthritis plus other things but there is nothing wrong with my brain wish me luck I will need it
Lindy

Hi lindy honey
I wish you the best of luck for Wednesday
Monday you can only do your best, be true to yourself, not all assessors are demons