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3 years 11 months ago #259546 by teganbach
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I have received a copy of my PIP Written Assessment report for my PIP renewal.
I have not received a decision yet but I am highly concerned by this report as it strips me of the majority of my points and I would not receive an award.
At what point can I contest this report? Can I do it now or do I need to wait for the decision itself?
I have not received a decision yet but I am highly concerned by this report as it strips me of the majority of my points and I would not receive an award.
At what point can I contest this report? Can I do it now or do I need to wait for the decision itself?
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3 years 11 months ago #259569 by BIS
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HI applecharlie
You have a very small window to write to the decision-maker to challenge the report before the decision is made. Write immediately. This does not stop you putting in for a mandatory reconsideration after you receive the written decision. Just make it clear on your letter that you are responding to the assessment report. I would also ring up and warn them that you are sending the letter. (helps to get it on record). Ignore them if they say you have to wait for the decision to write - you don't, because you're not trying to put in an MR.
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You have a very small window to write to the decision-maker to challenge the report before the decision is made. Write immediately. This does not stop you putting in for a mandatory reconsideration after you receive the written decision. Just make it clear on your letter that you are responding to the assessment report. I would also ring up and warn them that you are sending the letter. (helps to get it on record). Ignore them if they say you have to wait for the decision to write - you don't, because you're not trying to put in an MR.
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3 years 11 months ago #259590 by teganbach
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Thanks for the reply.
I noticed a "sample letter" in a thread on a similar theme to my situation - mental health with no points because I'm not receiving treatment and my previous award coming from the tribunal. So I'm using that as a starting point.
My other concerns are:
- I cannot cook on a hob because I have a fear of heat. I got points last time because of this. This time no. Evidence was provided by my NHS Nutritionist and my Mother.
- I'm dyspraxic and have issues with things like knives, buttons etc. I provided evidence from the educational psychologist that diagnosed me but that report focused on my educational needs (since I was a uni student at the time) and not day to day living. So things I have mentioned I have problems with they have dismissed.
The latter concerns me in particular because I have nothing to say outright that my dyspraxia causes issues because the people who diagnosed me were focused on getting me through my studies. Any suggestions on how I address this in my letter?
I made an appointment with Citizen's Advice this morning but it won't be until mid-June. But I'll get the letter in this week (probably tomorrow if I can get it done today)
I noticed a "sample letter" in a thread on a similar theme to my situation - mental health with no points because I'm not receiving treatment and my previous award coming from the tribunal. So I'm using that as a starting point.
My other concerns are:
- I cannot cook on a hob because I have a fear of heat. I got points last time because of this. This time no. Evidence was provided by my NHS Nutritionist and my Mother.
- I'm dyspraxic and have issues with things like knives, buttons etc. I provided evidence from the educational psychologist that diagnosed me but that report focused on my educational needs (since I was a uni student at the time) and not day to day living. So things I have mentioned I have problems with they have dismissed.
The latter concerns me in particular because I have nothing to say outright that my dyspraxia causes issues because the people who diagnosed me were focused on getting me through my studies. Any suggestions on how I address this in my letter?
I made an appointment with Citizen's Advice this morning but it won't be until mid-June. But I'll get the letter in this week (probably tomorrow if I can get it done today)
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3 years 11 months ago #259603 by BIS
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Hi Applecharlie
You have a report that confirms you have dyspraxia. Unless you had been working with an occupational therapist, it's not surprising that you only have information related to your studies. You will just have to point out that your condition also affects your home life, including difficulties such as being able to use knives, reliably or safely, carrying hot pans, if your balance is affected, whether or not you can safely use a microwave. The person reading your information may have no knowledge of dyspraxia, even less how it may affect you, so you need to spell it out, making the links to the PIP criteria. You could also (if you haven't already) - get your mother to write a supporting letter regarding the difficulties you have.
As far as mental health is concerned the DWP always looks for what they consider 'proof' such as medication and being supported by services. There is little you can do, but argue your point stating whether services are available, would you be able to access them if they were, why you may not currently access them. Again, don't assume they understand what you're coping with. Check that you have spelled it out clearly and how it affects you against the PIP criteria.
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You have a report that confirms you have dyspraxia. Unless you had been working with an occupational therapist, it's not surprising that you only have information related to your studies. You will just have to point out that your condition also affects your home life, including difficulties such as being able to use knives, reliably or safely, carrying hot pans, if your balance is affected, whether or not you can safely use a microwave. The person reading your information may have no knowledge of dyspraxia, even less how it may affect you, so you need to spell it out, making the links to the PIP criteria. You could also (if you haven't already) - get your mother to write a supporting letter regarding the difficulties you have.
As far as mental health is concerned the DWP always looks for what they consider 'proof' such as medication and being supported by services. There is little you can do, but argue your point stating whether services are available, would you be able to access them if they were, why you may not currently access them. Again, don't assume they understand what you're coping with. Check that you have spelled it out clearly and how it affects you against the PIP criteria.
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3 years 11 months ago #259630 by teganbach
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I did in my How Your Disability Affects You outline my difficulties but these have been 'ignored' on the grounds that I am a gamer and therefore can hold mouse.
Mum wrote letters on my behalf for both my claims.
I actually thought I'd done a decent job of my questionnaire. I used the member's resources to put together my answers and at the end of each question, I put a "supporting evidence" section where I referred to where they could get further info/evidence relevant to the question. Every question had at least 1 document they could refer to.
Apart from the letter, is it now just a case of sit, wait and hope common prevails?
Mum wrote letters on my behalf for both my claims.
I actually thought I'd done a decent job of my questionnaire. I used the member's resources to put together my answers and at the end of each question, I put a "supporting evidence" section where I referred to where they could get further info/evidence relevant to the question. Every question had at least 1 document they could refer to.
Apart from the letter, is it now just a case of sit, wait and hope common prevails?
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3 years 11 months ago #259643 by Catherine
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Hello applecharlie,
You say 'I put a "supporting evidence" section where I referred to where they could get further info/evidence relevant to the question. Every question had at least 1 document they could refer to.'
From experience they never look at anything which you do not include in your submission. It might be worth printing off anyting which with is particularly relevant, highlighting the bits you really really want them to read.
As to being able to hold a mouse and do other things, you need to think what the problems are you have with the other things - for example peeling a carrot is a very different movement to holding a mouse. In this example you can address it directly with something like, i can move and click a mouse because this only involves a light touch - do not have the ability to grip a knife or a peeler' etc etc
Don't know if that helps, but beyond that I would agree with you it is a frustrating time of just sitting and waiting.
Catherine
You say 'I put a "supporting evidence" section where I referred to where they could get further info/evidence relevant to the question. Every question had at least 1 document they could refer to.'
From experience they never look at anything which you do not include in your submission. It might be worth printing off anyting which with is particularly relevant, highlighting the bits you really really want them to read.
As to being able to hold a mouse and do other things, you need to think what the problems are you have with the other things - for example peeling a carrot is a very different movement to holding a mouse. In this example you can address it directly with something like, i can move and click a mouse because this only involves a light touch - do not have the ability to grip a knife or a peeler' etc etc
Don't know if that helps, but beyond that I would agree with you it is a frustrating time of just sitting and waiting.
Catherine
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