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1 year 4 months ago #281881 by Caval1er
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Hi, I've just joined and hoping for some advice on my recent pip assessment. I've had the PA4 form back and have been awarded no points for planning a journey and nutrion and engaging with others, previously I have had points for these activities l. The form actually contradicts itself as in, on the summary part of the form they make reference to me having meltdowns when I go out and that I only go out twice per week, but then they award me zero points for planning and following a journey. They say it causes me no overwhelming psychological distress but in comments section, they repeat what I have told them about breaking down in tears on side of road and having to call somebody for help or just foi g home if road closed and not getting to destination. I am struggling to cope since appointment, struggling to eat, go out or buy food. I am wondering if it's worth me calling dwp and asking to speak to a decision maker, before they make a decision, so trying to get in early rather than waiting and then asking for a mandatory reconsideration. Does this ever happen? Thought it might be easier than trying to change their mind after decision made? I've got lots of supporting evidence referencing travel etc, but it all 4 years old now, will they still accept this evidence (I've already sent it ready for my review)? Thank you in advance for any advice you can offer me.
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1 year 4 months ago #281902 by BIS
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Hi Caval1er
Unfortunately, it is quite common for there to be contradictions in a claimant's reports.
You have a very small window of time to write to the decision-maker - and say that you disagree with the report. Make it clear that this is not a Mandatory Reconsideration, and you reserve the right to submit one when the decision is made. Address it to the Decision Maker and send it to the address on the correspondence you last received. I doubt if you ring that you will be put through to your decision-maker. They wouldn't be able to get work done and they don't have time to debate or argue with people.
Concentrate on the areas where you haven't scored what you were expecting - say why you think the HP (Health Professional) was 'mistaken', 'missed something', 'forgot,' 'misunderstood...' - put forward your evidence and what you think you should have scored. Don't waste time on anything that won't score you more points.
Will they accept old evidence? They do want recent evidence, but plenty of people don't have anything new because of the pandemic. You have to work with what you've got. If they already have the evidence, you don't need to send it in again - but you can refer to it, and indeed you should do.
BIS
Unfortunately, it is quite common for there to be contradictions in a claimant's reports.
You have a very small window of time to write to the decision-maker - and say that you disagree with the report. Make it clear that this is not a Mandatory Reconsideration, and you reserve the right to submit one when the decision is made. Address it to the Decision Maker and send it to the address on the correspondence you last received. I doubt if you ring that you will be put through to your decision-maker. They wouldn't be able to get work done and they don't have time to debate or argue with people.
Concentrate on the areas where you haven't scored what you were expecting - say why you think the HP (Health Professional) was 'mistaken', 'missed something', 'forgot,' 'misunderstood...' - put forward your evidence and what you think you should have scored. Don't waste time on anything that won't score you more points.
Will they accept old evidence? They do want recent evidence, but plenty of people don't have anything new because of the pandemic. You have to work with what you've got. If they already have the evidence, you don't need to send it in again - but you can refer to it, and indeed you should do.
BIS
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