PIP phone assessment.

Good Morning Folks,

I had my phone assessment yesterday evening.
The assessor was reasonably polite. I feel I was cut short with my replies to questions.

We went through the activities one by one, often going back over covered questions repeatedly.
I was cut off during each of my answers. The assessor asked me 5 times about driving during the course of tne assessment.

I told the truth, I have a Blue Badge, I drive 4 miles to work, the same distance on return trip.
I never drive anywhere else.

Evidence I sent, Consulants report, Occupational Therapist report, a report from an Independant Medical Professional appointed by my Employers 0ccupatiomal Health Department and Physiotherapy report.

I have been assessed by Occ. Therapy and Physiotherapist and I have been given perching stools, over toilet seats extra hand rails for home use.
Physiotherapist recommended I use 2 elbow crutches and a knee brace.
I am trying to claim this benefit due to difficulties due to Osteoarthritis of Neck, Shoulders aand both Knees, with bone on boe contact on right Knee.

I couldnt honestly say it was a totally bad experience, however, I honestly couldnt say if it went well or not.
Any advice would be most welcome.

Thank you Spanner

Hi Spanner

You can ring up for a copy of your assessment report from the DWP 48 hours after the assessment. It's called a PA4. This will give you more idea of what happened during the assessment and give an indication of what you might be awarded. It looks like you have had someone obsessed with your ability to drive; some assessors are.

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