PIP Phone Assessment Advice

Hi Gizmo83

Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is

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We cannot answer your question as it would depend on the assessor and the claimant.

in regards to being prepared for the assessment:

- Write yourself a bullet point list of any particular points you want to get over, so you have it by you during the assessment, tick them as you cover them during the assessment.
- have paper and pens to hand to make any notes such as the assessors name, date, time
- make sure you are seated in a comfortable chair, you are going to be there a while and at table to make notes
- if you can't hear or understand what is being asked then ask them to repeat the question
- don’t let the assessor rush you and get you flustered.
- don't forget to have a glass of water if needed so you don't get a dry throat and lose your voice!

Don't forget to contact DWP 48 hours after the assessment and ask for a copy of the assessors report called PA4.

Let us know how you get on. Good luck.

Gary

Hello Gizmo,

The only thing I think I would add is don't take additional medication to help you cope with the ordeal. You need the assessor to speak to you when you are in a 'normal condition', not a super-improved version which might not warrent the same number of points.

Catherine

Hi Gizmo,

I am pleased to hear that you felt that it went well. No problem with asking for the PA4 now, and I hope you like what you read.

Catherine