PIP renewal - current advice on assessments needed

Hi all,

Renewal time has rolled around.

I haven't been able to find concrete information on the state of assessments for people making a renewal. I am guessing face-to-face assessments are still on hold, and assessments are being done by telephone currently?

Are people being called for fresh medical assessment when going through PIP renewal?

Thanks all,

RB

Thanks BIS!

I have a second question. I have a copy of my last ATOS medical assessment, which although not entirely correct, scored enough points for an award, so I didn't challenge the inaccuracies! Is it worth including a copy of this alongside my medical letters & the review form? I want to make sure it's seen, as I don't know if they'll look through my full history.

Best wishes

Thanks Gordon,

It's more that I really don't want to go through a telephone assessment, and my last two medicals have been accurate enough, at least regarding my physical health. It's a long shot, but I was hoping that if they can see my physical health is static, and has been - per their own reports - for 8+ years, they won't see a need to call me up for assessment. Especially as there's no physical exam they can do over the phone!

It's such a pain in the bum.

Thanks again!

Update!

Back in late December I got my PIP award result, retaining my standard rate care, and enhanced mobility, without any telephone call / assessments.

Less great, the award is for two years, so I get to enjoy this all over again in a year or so's time. Given my issues are now all static, and my last award was for 5 years, it's frustrating to have a short award, but it's better than a poke in the eye!

Thanks all for your calming advice,

R.