PIP Assessment Booked But No Evidence

Hi,

I am new here. I hope everyone is doing as well as they can.

I applied for PIP around three months ago and completely forgot to send off the evidence. I think it was too many steps for me, so I procrastinated until I missed the deadline and forgot about it.

I then received a text and letter inviting me to a telephone assessment, but I was confused as I had sent in no evidence. I thought they would have disregarded the application.

Should I cancel and restart the application again? I have the evidence, I just didn't send it. I am worried with no evidence, the call will go against me as I won't be able to back up what I tell them.

I have ADHD & Cyclothymia (borderline bipolar).

I'm just not good at doing things on time or things that feel too 'big' of a task and I wish I couldn't say that this won't happen again but I can't.

Thank you so much. I had the assessment today. Very disconnected to the outcome although I had major anxiety on the call.

I will be sitting down this weekend to read through the guides. I have them downloaded! I will take your advice and send off the documentation.

I was invited to register but I did not sign up so let's see what happens!

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Hi Chris,

Thank you for your response. So, I got the text today that I was awarded. I called the automated line to get my rate and they awarded me the daily living rate but I feel like I should have gotten mobility.

I will not lie, I did procrastinate on filling in the online form like you recommended. After the call, I received a text stating that they had my report and it would take 8 weeks for a decision, so in my head I had a few weeks. I did not expect to get a decision so fast.

My thing is now, I am going to see a specialist on Monday so the only thing I have to show that I have a physical issue is my MRI results. My condition has been going on for a significant time and I only just got a doctor to take me seriously.

I am not sure if it's worth doing the MR knowing very well I can be immobile due to the pain or wait until I've seen the surgeon and then submit a change of circumstances.