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PIP application: evidence older than siz months?

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6 years 7 months ago #195476 by akbyford@googlemail.com
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I have limited sight. In my PIP claim, I will state that I cannot move both at nomal speed, and safely, as I can miss obstructions, obstacles, etc.

I have had a number of accidents over the last few years because ssed an obstacle, tripped and fell. Even though those accidents happened more than six months ago, is it a good idea to describe them, how they happen, and their consequences? I think I read that evidence older than six months was rejected.

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6 years 7 months ago #195477 by akbyford@googlemail.com
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Is it essential that for my PIP claim I get my CVI (certificate of visual impairment) reissued? My condition is congenital and does not change.

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6 years 7 months ago #195479 by akbyford@googlemail.com
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When I go for my consultation with a Health Care Professional, I understand I can bring a friend, and notes can be taken.

I'm visually impaired. Recording the consultation would be useful for me, rather than having to reply on my friend's notes. Anyone know if recording is allowed?

Thanks for help.

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6 years 7 months ago - 6 years 7 months ago #195488 by slugsta
Hi Alan and Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is

Welcome to Benefits and Work

We take the attitude that you should send in anything and everything that you think will help your claim. DWP can ignore it if they like - but you certainly haven't lost anything if they do and there is a good chance that they will take it antoi account.

The important thing is to link you evidence to the descriptors that you will be measured against. Look at our PIP guide for more information as the PIP descriptors are very different from those for DLA.

May I suggest that you bookmark/favourite this on your web browser now so that you can find it easily in future? This will allow you to return with further questions or comments about your PIP without having to start a new topic each time. We ask members to keep everything relating to the same claim in one topic as it helps us enormously - and I hope you will find it useful too :)

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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6 years 7 months ago #195490 by slugsta

Alan wrote: Is it essential that for my PIP claim I get my CVI (certificate of visual impairment) reissued? My condition is congenital and does not change.

Thanks for help.


I have merged your query with the other one you posted about your PIP so that we can keep everything in one place.

You do not have to get a new CVI but you will have to show that your condition is one that will not improve with time. You will also have to show that you have not been able to adapt to your limitations over time.

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6 years 7 months ago #195493 by slugsta

Alan wrote: When I go for my consultation with a Health Care Professional, I understand I can bring a friend, and notes can be taken.

I'm visually impaired. Recording the consultation would be useful for me, rather than having to reply on my friend's notes. Anyone know if recording is allowed?

Thanks for help.


Yes, it is possible for the claimant to record the assessment but there are provisos -

Firstly, permission must be requested from the Assessment Provider in advance.

Secondly, 2 identical recordings must be made and one copy given to the assessor. Tape cassette and CD recordings are allowed (some members have used 2 separate cassette recorders) but not digital recordings.

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