PiP F2F ; Preparations and questions

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There is a section in the PIP Claim guide that covers the assessment and the questions that you are likely to be asked.

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip

Gordon

Lindsey Farquharson wrote: Hi Gordon
The link takes you too the guide, I have looked at the questions does any one know if these differ much for a 16 year old? I am the appointee fir my 16 year old son - he has high functioning ASD/ADHD and we are really worried about the f2f - he is saying he wont go and doesn't want to speak about what he cant do for a stranger?
Any help appreciated.

There is no variation in the questions due to age.

If you are his DWP appointee then you should be allowed to speak on his behalf, although he will still be required to attend. Make sure that the Assessment Provider knows that you are his appointee in case the DWP have not made them aware.

Gordon

Lindsey Farquharson wrote: Thanks Gordon - is it widely accepted by capita that appointees can speak for the young person?
I keep hearing horror stories that they will make him speak.
I will take proof that I am the appointee and I wrote it on PIP form and sent a copy of the letter too.

Have a look at section 1.15.14 of the PIP Assessment Guide - Part1

There is a copy in the PIP area.

Gordon