PIP Review

Hi j112009

If your BF cpndition has not changed then use the last review as a template and make any changes that has happened since last claim, if their condition has got worse then say so and don't forget to say how the new condition affects them and what help they may now need.

If you help your B/F then write a supporting stating what help you give and WHY, the why part is important.

Gary

Hi Ben

Having no specialist input can sometimes go against you but it should not. I have seen numerous assessors report which states no specialist input, infact I was at a tribunal last week where the assessors report stated no specialist input, we still came away with enhanced for both components.

Most assessments are done over the phone, don't forget to request a copy of the assessors report 48 hrs after the assessment.

Very few claimants Dr's get contacted by an assessor, I am not aware of any stats about the number of Dr's contacted.

When answering a question you do need to use our guide, the why is very important when answering questions
for example:

So if you can't cut up vegetables, you say why not.

1, Because of frequent bouts of dizziness you are only able to sit down for a few minutes (try and say what few is). and then you need to go and lay down.

2. Handling knives is impossible because of the lack of grip and safety issues and the real danger of hurting yourself, which is why your partner does all the cooking. (Remind them again here that when you are alone your partner leaves you cold food to eat.)

3. Because of the lack of grip you are unable to move pans, as you would drop them. You don't have the balance of strength.

4. Nor could you take a ready meal and put in in the microwave (you need to say why you can't do this - balance, grip, dizziness, lifting something out - the danger of burning and hurting yourself, being unable to stand).

5. You also need to say why you cannot sit on a perching stool (because of the dizziness).

Gary