Didn't put enough info in PIP Form

Hi
I am helping someone with a MR for PIP. They haven't filled the form in very well. I work with Autistic and otherwise Neurodivergent people and this is a common issue, usually they do not understand enough about how being Autistic/ADHD/Dyslexic/Dyspraxic effects them within the context of completeing the form and it is often very difficult to get evidence because it is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition, you are only usually assessed once. The report you get from an assessment if diagnosed in adulthood idoes not help you to understand what makes you autistic etc... I know all this because I am autsitic and ADHD myself and fell foul of the same problem when I initally applied for PIP in 2016.

They need to put in a MR but I need to basically go through the form properly with them to get the right information. The MR needs to be with DWP by 23 October, I can't do the form with them before then is it ok if they send this letter

I consider that I am entitled to PIP at the rate of enhanced for daily living and mobility. I do not consider that the decision maker took full account of the severity of my condition or of the way that it affects my everyday activities. I need help understanding this next process so I do not have any further evidence to add at this stage. I will, however, send in further evidence of my disabilities and how they affect me as soon as I can.

I disagree with this decision for the following reasons:
• I believe that you have underestimated the degree of my disability and consequently underestimated the extent of the difficulties I have in carrying out daily living activities. A diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Condition is not forthcoming unless one can demonstrate that “symptoms limit and impair everyday functioning”. Whilst, in an assessment they may be difficult to witness it does not mean they do not exist. I have genuine difficulties looking after myself.
• I struggle to communicate effectively as demonstrated by the fact that I have been unable to convey to you the level of my difficulties in the form and in my assessment for daily living and mobility.
• My mental health issues have not been fully considered.
Please provide me with copies of all the documents used to make a decision in relation to my claim for PIP dated

This should include all medical and other evidence you hold and a copy of my PIP2 ‘How your disability affects you’ claim form.

Important note: Should I wish to withdraw this request I will only do so in writing. Under no circumstances will I withdraw this request verbally. If you speak to me on the telephone about this matter, nothing I say should be construed as a withdrawal unless and until it is confirmed in writing

Thanks
Angie

Hi, as mentioned above, you need to refer specifically to the descriptors because at the moment, the letter isn't referring to anything which they are looking for. I also would not say please give a copy of the evidence you have because you won't get another chance to respond to the MR. You get one chance only and this should be asked beforehand. Is it possible for either a professional (such as GP) or even yourself to provide some additional evidence which relate specifically to the descriptors?

P.S I have a range of neurodiversity conditions and totally get what you mean by that it is not obvious how they affect you (specifically, how to put it into words). I had to Google the 'science' behind each of the conditions so that I could figure out the best way to describe the impact of these issues.

It's not that I can't do it, I haven't got time before the deadline date