PIP Appeal

Hi Millie,
There's no set way to fill in the appeal form. I normally state what us wrong, so eg 'I was awarded zero points, and I should have been awarded at least standard daily living and enhanced rate mobility...' I would then have the first paragraph or two explaining the background to the claim, and appeal if need be. There might have been a previous DLA claim or previous PIP you might want to explain, including any gaps. Maybe explain your health problems too. Depending on the nature if the assessment report, maybe another paragraph or two explaining briefly its deficiencies. (Don't go through every mistake, pock the worst or use a couple of bullet points to illustrate the issues.) I would then go through each descriptor. You can agree with DWP or say 'DWP have awarded 2 pts for aid/appliance, but I should have been awarded ....' and then explain the correct points. Use examples of where things have gone wrong etc to support your appeal. You can refer specifically to the decision maker and/or assessor if there are glaring errors or assumptions at this time.
You can also refer to any medical evidence, and send this in if not already done. Friends or family can also write supporting letters confirming your difficulties they have seen or are aware of.

I hope this helps.
LL26

Hello Millie,

You have already written the skeleton of what you need to say. Yes, add evidence, as much as you can. It sounds as if your employer is fantastic, perhaps they would be willing to write something about the adaptations they have made for you, and the support they give you. It is possible that a few photos of your work area might also help to paint the picture.

Has your improved health (less hospital appointments) reduced the impact your condition has on your daily living and mobility? Remember PIP is not about the condition but the impact it has. Without knowing the background it is impossible for me to guess.

I can imagine for example that being healthier improves your motivation, so you might need less prompting (to use PIP speak). If you have previously been awarded points for this then you will need to explain that the period of shielding was an exceptional time, and you cannot be expected to give up work, and claim UC when you could, with support actually be working.

If however being healthier has had little impact on the activities which are assessed in PIP then you probably only need to make a short reference to impact of shielding.

I hope this helps a little and please do keep asking questions if you wish to,
Catherine