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2 weeks 4 days ago #297442 by Ela A
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Further to my earlier question regarding PIP Social Support form filled in after receiving dwp letter, I have received a reply from them saying nothing has changed regarding the extra points 5 question form I filled in (7057MM) and sent to them about the change of law (2016) - question 9c ' Social Support'.
I had carefully looked at the definition of social support regarding face to face contact with others and expressed that i do consistently need my partner with me to help me socially engage with people face to face.
They seem to have totally ignored that and told me that 'prompting' isn't a good enough reason for the extra points.
I was careful not to mention prompting as I understood that to qualify as social support the help must be given by a trained or experienced person.
I also looked up the definition of the term 'social support' to ensure that it was relevant in my case.
It feels to me that they didnt even read the replies on that form. I did specify that I needed active assistance.
My other half has had to learn how to help me overcome my difficulties to enable engagement face to face. Should I write back to them telling them this? Would it be worthwhile to express this for a mandatory reconsideration?
Thank you.
Ela A
I had carefully looked at the definition of social support regarding face to face contact with others and expressed that i do consistently need my partner with me to help me socially engage with people face to face.
They seem to have totally ignored that and told me that 'prompting' isn't a good enough reason for the extra points.
I was careful not to mention prompting as I understood that to qualify as social support the help must be given by a trained or experienced person.
I also looked up the definition of the term 'social support' to ensure that it was relevant in my case.
It feels to me that they didnt even read the replies on that form. I did specify that I needed active assistance.
My other half has had to learn how to help me overcome my difficulties to enable engagement face to face. Should I write back to them telling them this? Would it be worthwhile to express this for a mandatory reconsideration?
Thank you.
Ela A
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2 weeks 2 days ago #297522 by BIS
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Hi Ela A
You are entitled to ask for an MR if you disagree with their decision. I can't tell you whether telling them that your partner has had to learn how to help you will make any difference, but you have nothing to lose by asking them to reconsider and saying why you think their decision is wrong.
BIS
You are entitled to ask for an MR if you disagree with their decision. I can't tell you whether telling them that your partner has had to learn how to help you will make any difference, but you have nothing to lose by asking them to reconsider and saying why you think their decision is wrong.
BIS
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