- Posts: 71
× Members
PIP Review Form has arrived
- King_Drax_I
- Topic Author
- Offline
Less More
3 months 2 weeks ago #294007 by King_Drax_I
PIP Review Form has arrived was created by King_Drax_I
My PIP review form has arrived, and I have until the end of the month to complete it, which will be no problem.
I'm just wondering how to go about it. I am Autistic and it was on the basis of public meltdowns and similar that I got the standard daily living component (only) as my award, which I thought was fair.
But nothing has changed since my award was given. I have no new medical evidence, and have had no hospital admissions, treatments, even appointments with my GP. Life goes on; I just get on with stuff.
So for the form, I really have nothing to tell them. I still hardly ever go out for fear of meltdowns, and this hasn't changed. So what do I put? I feel I should be putting something, because that's what 'they' like, but I don't know what else to put except that nothing has changed - which is the complete truth!
But I also feel that might trigger some sort of face to face assessment, where I would likely have another meltdown with the distress of being interrogated.
So, what shoud I put? Any ideas welcome!
I'm just wondering how to go about it. I am Autistic and it was on the basis of public meltdowns and similar that I got the standard daily living component (only) as my award, which I thought was fair.
But nothing has changed since my award was given. I have no new medical evidence, and have had no hospital admissions, treatments, even appointments with my GP. Life goes on; I just get on with stuff.
So for the form, I really have nothing to tell them. I still hardly ever go out for fear of meltdowns, and this hasn't changed. So what do I put? I feel I should be putting something, because that's what 'they' like, but I don't know what else to put except that nothing has changed - which is the complete truth!
But I also feel that might trigger some sort of face to face assessment, where I would likely have another meltdown with the distress of being interrogated.
So, what shoud I put? Any ideas welcome!
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Gary
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 8169
3 months 2 weeks ago #294024 by Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by Gary on topic PIP Review Form has arrived
Hi King_Drax_I
The way to complete a PIP review form is to treat it as a new claim. You need to go to page 129 on the PIP guide to find details on the review.
A pip 1043 form is another name for an AR1 short review form, it should still say AR1 at the bottom left of each page. Its best to treat all reviews as you would a new claim.
If nothing has changed since your previous pip assessment, its best to explain in detail what has changed and what has stayed the same and how you’re finding each task. If you kept a copy of your previous claim then use that as a template to complete your new review form.
If there has been any changes in your condition(s)/medication then add the changes.
If you have an up to date review of your treatment, therapy and medication it could be helpful to include this also.
It is perfectly OK for you to type your answers and attach them as extra pages to the form, just make sure that each page has your full name and NINO at the top and that they are numbered, we recommend "page X of Y" so that it is easy to see if pages are missing. Make sure you clearly mark on the form where your answers are and on the relevant page that you are answering question X.
I would not split your answers across the form and attached pages, do one or the other for each activity (not question), splitting it risks the second part of your answer not being read.
Attach the pages to the back of the form using a staple or make a hole in the top left corner and use a treasury tag, string or ribbon to the form. The pages need to be easily detached so that they can be scanned by the DWP.
If you feel you do not have enough time to complete this form you should be able to arrange an extension by calling the DWP and explain that you need a bit extra time.
I hope all goes smoothly for you, try and fill in the form over a few days and take plenty of breaks, from previous experience I know this can be very stressful attempting filling the form all in one go, use our guide to help you complete the form; benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip
Gary
The way to complete a PIP review form is to treat it as a new claim. You need to go to page 129 on the PIP guide to find details on the review.
A pip 1043 form is another name for an AR1 short review form, it should still say AR1 at the bottom left of each page. Its best to treat all reviews as you would a new claim.
If nothing has changed since your previous pip assessment, its best to explain in detail what has changed and what has stayed the same and how you’re finding each task. If you kept a copy of your previous claim then use that as a template to complete your new review form.
If there has been any changes in your condition(s)/medication then add the changes.
If you have an up to date review of your treatment, therapy and medication it could be helpful to include this also.
It is perfectly OK for you to type your answers and attach them as extra pages to the form, just make sure that each page has your full name and NINO at the top and that they are numbered, we recommend "page X of Y" so that it is easy to see if pages are missing. Make sure you clearly mark on the form where your answers are and on the relevant page that you are answering question X.
I would not split your answers across the form and attached pages, do one or the other for each activity (not question), splitting it risks the second part of your answer not being read.
Attach the pages to the back of the form using a staple or make a hole in the top left corner and use a treasury tag, string or ribbon to the form. The pages need to be easily detached so that they can be scanned by the DWP.
If you feel you do not have enough time to complete this form you should be able to arrange an extension by calling the DWP and explain that you need a bit extra time.
I hope all goes smoothly for you, try and fill in the form over a few days and take plenty of breaks, from previous experience I know this can be very stressful attempting filling the form all in one go, use our guide to help you complete the form; benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
The following user(s) said Thank You: King_Drax_I
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- mumsgirl
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 364
3 months 2 weeks ago #294053 by mumsgirl
Replied by mumsgirl on topic PIP Review Form has arrived
Hi, can you please tell me what you meant by this (im thick lol). "I would not split your answers across the form and attached pages, do one or the other for each activity (not question), splitting it risks the second part of your answer not being read." I don't have a form, I have to print it out (ADP) and was planning to answer each question and if the answer didn't fit in the box I planned to add the extra sheet/s right after it (befor the next question), then I planned to add my evidence at the end (doctors notes, pics of aids) and maybe index them first (after the form). This is all getting too much for me lol!
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- King_Drax_I
- Topic Author
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 71
3 months 2 weeks ago #294064 by King_Drax_I
Replied by King_Drax_I on topic PIP Review Form has arrived
Thanks Gary, that's great advice. I have downloaded the latest PIP guide that includes the notes on reviews, as you suggested.
I note that there is the suggestion to use typed pages, and that is in faact what I did with my original application. My question is, is it acceptable to use copy/paste to take information from my previous typed notes, and use them in my review sheets? You see, the way I expressed myself back then was, in my opinion, the best way of phrasing things, and I don't really want to change things.
Also, because my condition is an ongoing condition for which there is no treatment and no 'cure', and I don't need to see any medical people about it, this means that there is no further evidence from that angle. The only evidence I can give is personal anecdotes about when I have had public meltdowns in the past. These will of course not be 'proper' medical documents, simply my own accoutts of what happened. It's not like I had some witnesses sign a bit of paper afterwards to say they'd seen what happened!
What do you think?
I note that there is the suggestion to use typed pages, and that is in faact what I did with my original application. My question is, is it acceptable to use copy/paste to take information from my previous typed notes, and use them in my review sheets? You see, the way I expressed myself back then was, in my opinion, the best way of phrasing things, and I don't really want to change things.
Also, because my condition is an ongoing condition for which there is no treatment and no 'cure', and I don't need to see any medical people about it, this means that there is no further evidence from that angle. The only evidence I can give is personal anecdotes about when I have had public meltdowns in the past. These will of course not be 'proper' medical documents, simply my own accoutts of what happened. It's not like I had some witnesses sign a bit of paper afterwards to say they'd seen what happened!
What do you think?
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Gary
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 8169
3 months 2 weeks ago #294078 by Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by Gary on topic PIP Review Form has arrived
Hi mumsgirl
You are not thick lol, your question is very sensible.
In a review form the answer boxes are quite small, If you cannot fit your answer in the small box wite in the box in large pring "see page x of Y" and then on page x of y write out in full, details on how your condition affects you against each activity, also if your hand writing is as bad as mine, I write it on my lap top and then print it off.
Quite often claimants write no change or tick the box no change, without explaining how their condition affects them.
Gary
You are not thick lol, your question is very sensible.
In a review form the answer boxes are quite small, If you cannot fit your answer in the small box wite in the box in large pring "see page x of Y" and then on page x of y write out in full, details on how your condition affects you against each activity, also if your hand writing is as bad as mine, I write it on my lap top and then print it off.
Quite often claimants write no change or tick the box no change, without explaining how their condition affects them.
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Gary
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 8169
3 months 2 weeks ago #294080 by Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by Gary on topic PIP Review Form has arrived
Hi King_Drax_I
Yes it would be ok to use copy and paste.
If there has been no change from you last assessment then use your previous information.
If your condition has deteriorated then explain what has deteriorated and how it affects you, any changes in medication, explain the changes and any side effects.
If you can get a family member or friend who helps you write a supporting letter as to what help they give you and why, the why part is the important part.
Gary
Yes it would be ok to use copy and paste.
If there has been no change from you last assessment then use your previous information.
If your condition has deteriorated then explain what has deteriorated and how it affects you, any changes in medication, explain the changes and any side effects.
If you can get a family member or friend who helps you write a supporting letter as to what help they give you and why, the why part is the important part.
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
The following user(s) said Thank You: King_Drax_I
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
Moderators: Gordon, Gary, BIS, Catherine, Wendy, Kelly, greekqueen, peter, Katherine, Super User, Chris, David