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2 years 1 month ago #275825 by Kelly244
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I have autism which causes me anxiety in my day to day life. ( won’t bore you with details )
Just had PIP letter and I got only 2 points, because first I engaged well over the phone for my pip assessment , and second because I drive . Despite the fact I’ve told them I’m limited to where I can drive too, and it’s impossible for me to use public transport.
Next step - appealing the decision. Better get on the ball as only have one month
Just had PIP letter and I got only 2 points, because first I engaged well over the phone for my pip assessment , and second because I drive . Despite the fact I’ve told them I’m limited to where I can drive too, and it’s impossible for me to use public transport.
Next step - appealing the decision. Better get on the ball as only have one month
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2 years 1 month ago #275831 by BIS
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Hi Kelly244
I'm sorry this has happened to you. You sound as if you have the decision letter, but you would be wise to get a copy of the assessment report, if you don't have it already. It's called a PA4. This will give you more understanding of their thinking. It will probably take at least ten days for the report to arrive, so I would ring and ask for that immediately and then put in for a Mandatory Reconsideration. Obviously, the postal strikes are a current concern, so you may need to ask for an extension after you have made the request. In the past, they wouldn't grant one for a mandatory reconsideration, but some people have been given one recently (but never leave it until the last minute.)
Do have a good look at our guide to PIP Appeals, which includes information on Mandatory Reconsideration. Don't assume that anyone reading your file will have an understanding of Autism - so tell them how it is and don't hold back. Explain why you would find public transport so difficult.
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I'm sorry this has happened to you. You sound as if you have the decision letter, but you would be wise to get a copy of the assessment report, if you don't have it already. It's called a PA4. This will give you more understanding of their thinking. It will probably take at least ten days for the report to arrive, so I would ring and ask for that immediately and then put in for a Mandatory Reconsideration. Obviously, the postal strikes are a current concern, so you may need to ask for an extension after you have made the request. In the past, they wouldn't grant one for a mandatory reconsideration, but some people have been given one recently (but never leave it until the last minute.)
Do have a good look at our guide to PIP Appeals, which includes information on Mandatory Reconsideration. Don't assume that anyone reading your file will have an understanding of Autism - so tell them how it is and don't hold back. Explain why you would find public transport so difficult.
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2 years 1 month ago #276085 by Kelly244
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Thank you
I have an amazing friend who is a qualified counsellor who specialises in Autism, she rang them today and explained very well why she didn’t agree with the outcome, and explained my difficulties ( far better than me ) She was angry with what the assessment report said , as most wasn’t even relevant to my condition, and hardly mention any thing I had told them. She told me not to speak to them again unless she is present, as some of the questions they asked i took too literally. Hopefully with her on my side I will have a chance
I have an amazing friend who is a qualified counsellor who specialises in Autism, she rang them today and explained very well why she didn’t agree with the outcome, and explained my difficulties ( far better than me ) She was angry with what the assessment report said , as most wasn’t even relevant to my condition, and hardly mention any thing I had told them. She told me not to speak to them again unless she is present, as some of the questions they asked i took too literally. Hopefully with her on my side I will have a chance
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2 years 1 month ago #276096 by BIS
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Hi Kelly244
I'm glad to hear that you have someone supporting you with this. She's absolutely right to say you shouldn't speak to them alone. J Good luck.
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I'm glad to hear that you have someone supporting you with this. She's absolutely right to say you shouldn't speak to them alone. J Good luck.
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