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2 years 3 months ago #273784 by Simon
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Hi everyone,
I'm just trying to find any hints, tips and any pitfalls I need to be aware of for my video assessment. Right now my anxiety and depression levels are sky high. My last assessment they assessor took two points off my mobility so they took my car, I don't want to loose any more points, if anything I need my two mobility points back! Funnily enough my condition hasn't miraculously got any better!
Any suggestions are much appreciated.
I'm just trying to find any hints, tips and any pitfalls I need to be aware of for my video assessment. Right now my anxiety and depression levels are sky high. My last assessment they assessor took two points off my mobility so they took my car, I don't want to loose any more points, if anything I need my two mobility points back! Funnily enough my condition hasn't miraculously got any better!
Any suggestions are much appreciated.
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2 years 3 months ago #273790 by BIS
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Hi Simon
1. Record the assessment surreptitiously. (Never trust that there won't be a problem with their equipment!)
2. Have someone with you (if you can).
3. Have a bulleted list of the most important things you want to say. (so you don't forget)
4. Tell the assessor if you're tired or anxious and need a break.
5. If you're feeling confused and didn't hear a question - ask them to repeat it. (It might give you a little time to think about the answer)
6. Be aware of the unexpected question. Nearly everyone gets one - I think it's a deliberate ploy to confuse you or say that you're not depressed because you can remember something from 20 years ago!
7. If you normally take medication and would have taken it before the assessment - do so and tell the assessor.
8. Have some water close by.
I wrote these off the top of my head. Do have a look at the advice in the guidance. It will tell you the sorts of questions they will ask. They are the same whether a video or telephone call, or face-to-face.
Hope it goes well.
BIS
1. Record the assessment surreptitiously. (Never trust that there won't be a problem with their equipment!)
2. Have someone with you (if you can).
3. Have a bulleted list of the most important things you want to say. (so you don't forget)
4. Tell the assessor if you're tired or anxious and need a break.
5. If you're feeling confused and didn't hear a question - ask them to repeat it. (It might give you a little time to think about the answer)
6. Be aware of the unexpected question. Nearly everyone gets one - I think it's a deliberate ploy to confuse you or say that you're not depressed because you can remember something from 20 years ago!
7. If you normally take medication and would have taken it before the assessment - do so and tell the assessor.
8. Have some water close by.
I wrote these off the top of my head. Do have a look at the advice in the guidance. It will tell you the sorts of questions they will ask. They are the same whether a video or telephone call, or face-to-face.
Hope it goes well.
BIS
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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