PIP Assessment 0 points

Hi Tom I'm sorry this has happened to you. The first thing you want to do is to get hold of the assessment report. This is called a PA4 and it should be available from the DWP 48 hours after the assessment. Don't let anyone try and tell you, you can't have it When you get the report, it will give you more details of why the assessor didn't award you any points and will help you in trying to get the decision overturned during the mandatory reconsideration stage. Be aware that reports often make claimants very angry particularly if they are peppered with mistakes. The assessor only offers an opinion and it is up to you to show that they were wrong in their decision-making. Also do have a look at our guide on how to put in for a mandatory reconsideration. I also advise people to look back and think is there anything that they did not explain well on the form, that they need to do better. benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip If someone doesn't get help (eg for budgeting) - it doesn't automatically mean they don't score points. Either the assessor hasn't listened or interpreted what they have been told correctly or the claimant hasn't linked the answer correctly to the health problems. Do come back and ask if you have any further questions

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