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3 days 7 hours ago #302027 by Sara
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My autistic/ADHD daughter was scored (a) but we think she should be scored (b) or (d). We provided statements that she cannot use public transport due to psychological distress and supplied supporting evidence form GP and psychologist. She was lent our car at university (we hadn't realised DSA would pay for taxis) and she drove the short distance to uni (she had a blue badge to park there). She would only go elsewhere if accompanied by someone else or, if no one available, she would always use google maps even if she had been to the place before. The assessors' reply is :
(evidence of her) conditions impact her ability to plan and follow a route and that she needs an orientation aid to plan a route and when this fails, she is unable to problem solve an alternative route. It also states she has problems managing public transport and
unfamiliar journeys. However, is also states she is able to drive her own car and shows a level of concentration, executive and cognitive function to be able to do this. This was not probed sufficiently within the telephone call with the you to be certain of
Sasha’s functional ability within this activity."
This response that she can drive seems to be unlawful, as set out in B&W PIP guide. Any guidance to challenge gratefully received! Many thanks. Sara
(evidence of her) conditions impact her ability to plan and follow a route and that she needs an orientation aid to plan a route and when this fails, she is unable to problem solve an alternative route. It also states she has problems managing public transport and
unfamiliar journeys. However, is also states she is able to drive her own car and shows a level of concentration, executive and cognitive function to be able to do this. This was not probed sufficiently within the telephone call with the you to be certain of
Sasha’s functional ability within this activity."
This response that she can drive seems to be unlawful, as set out in B&W PIP guide. Any guidance to challenge gratefully received! Many thanks. Sara
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3 days 5 hours ago #302040 by Chris
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Hi Sara,
Your post makes for an interesting read - I drive myself, and have a diagnosis of social and travel anxiety, so I don't use public transport or am able to travel to strange places I don't know without specific support from someone I know - so I did not know that the driving factor was classified as unlawful.
I've approved your post anyways, and hope someone can advise you with this situation. To me, it seems like just another 'fob off' message from the assessor - of which lots and lots of us experience this unfortunately.
Chris.
Your post makes for an interesting read - I drive myself, and have a diagnosis of social and travel anxiety, so I don't use public transport or am able to travel to strange places I don't know without specific support from someone I know - so I did not know that the driving factor was classified as unlawful.
I've approved your post anyways, and hope someone can advise you with this situation. To me, it seems like just another 'fob off' message from the assessor - of which lots and lots of us experience this unfortunately.
Chris.
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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