Pip phone assessment

Hi Eric,
certainly you can try and ask for the form- it's called PA4. However, if they are asking you to do another assessment, it may be that the original form etc has actually been lost, so there won't be a copy. Or alternatively the assessment was so badly done that it needed to be redone. (I can't think why else you would need a second assessment.) I would be tempted to phone DWP ask why a second assessment is needed and ask for the PA4 for the 1st assessment. You could explain that you found the first assessment very difficult (if this is true) and felt that you covered everything, but this stressed you out and caused a lot of anxiety etc - you would rather not have to go through the experience again. (This approach might encourage a more sympathetic DWP decision maker not to require a second assessment - but of course that might then mean relying on the 1st (inadequate) report!
If DWP say they have lost the form, or admit the first assessment was poorly done etc, then you should write a complaint to DWP and copy to your MP. Make and keep notes of all phone calls and letters. If you wish to make a complaint - mark it clearly 'Complaint' . Make sure your full name & NI Number are clearly marked on all pages of any letter sent in.
I hope this helps.
LL26

followed up by a letter

Hi Eric

Yes you can get a copy of your assessment usually after 48 hrs, contact DWP and ask for a copy of the assessors report called a PA4.

Reading your first post it seems that you did ask for a copy of your assessors report, if you get fob off again then I would go on line and do a subject access request: You can request a copy of the information DWP holds about you.www.gov.uk/government/organisations/depa...-information-charter

Gary