I had a phone call today saying due to covid all assessments were by phone. I had a telephone assessment just after Christmas , the man who rang me was very polite and courteous and put me at ease straightaway. Its not a closed shop but must be galling for those who dont get approved. The assessor will use the information you gave on your PIP claim form but also draw opinions from what you say and do on the day. A health professional will carry out your assessment, write a report and send it to the DWP. I had a phone call today saying due to covid all assessments were by phone. She did say that she would write a report based on what she had read and the telephone assessment. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Dont! You were ready: imagine how tough a 2-hour grilling would have been if your answers werent off pat Chances are your lady was pleasant because you made it easy for her and she appreciated the effort you had put in. Obviously, you should have a copy of your form to hand in preparation. To reflect on what I had responded to within the written assessment Kenny Reilly gangland killers told to "rot in hell" by grieving sister after Hampden banner stunt. Has anybody gone through the over the phone assessment process recently? Registered office: 8-10 Queen Street, Seaton, Devon EX12 2NY, United Kingdom. Mrs Hinch fans banish 'stubborn' black mould from washing machines with one method. Received a text message from DWP today. Amazon Fire TV Stick users may soon start seeing a warning message when trying to side-load dodgy unofficial apps. Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. I don't feel like I even got into how my condition affects me. The DWP will use evidence from the. Compiling the application response is the real hard graft but it proves that those who are deemed to have demonstrated enough are getting through. While this style of assessment may reduce some concerns about attending a meeting in person, it is still one that claimants should prepare for as it will count towards determining the level of financial support, if any, to be awarded. HI, I will post an update as a separate post in case it is useful for anyone but thought I would let you know here that I have received a payment from PIP this morning, although I haven't had the decision letter yet, so 20 days from the telephone assessment to the payment for me. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. I had my PIP Review telephone call today & it was just as you described. GMB's Susanna Reid forced to change dress that was too 'racy' for morning TV. Yes, just be honest and say it as it is. I had my PIP assessment over the phone , initially said it would be 90 min assessment How do I feel, numb . I am second guessing the process and feeling that that is how a telephone assessment will feel. James Sands leaves Rangers as club decide against making New York City loan permanent. You can have someone with you while you do the assessment over the phone, just remember to put the call on loudspeaker and advise the assessor who is with you - for the sake of transparency. My assessment lasted 6 minutes. Said it would be 8 weeks before I heard anything. The Gers boss might be getting grief in the wake of Sundays League Cup final defeat but so is another Ibrox backer. Good luck !!! I'd love to know how you get on. You the have a relatively short window of opportunity to say what you believe they got wrong (if that is the case) and send it to be included in the file which will be looked at by the decision maker. In total, 45 per cent of claimants said they would prefer telephone and 42 per cent face-to-face. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Mine was phone-based on 21 July 2021 and the letter notifying of the award was 7 Aug - so pretty quick. People on Carer's Allowance urged to share experiences to help design new payment starting this year. Has anyone had experience with a work capability assessment over the phone ?, I currently receive standard pip and low mobility for oesteo arthritis (bilateral hips) wear and tear in L4/5 and depression I had to claim Universal credit as my partner and I separated and have only had experience with face to face assessments concerning my pip and really anxious about what to expect . Was it obvious that they had it / had read it? Cookie Notice Hi all @Rogue thank you for sharing your experience. Got a text from DWP next morning to say received the report and would hear within 8 weeks an outcome, So part of me is thinking 11 minutes I can communicate verbally anyway and they cannot tell anything else over the phone i don't think. I found the experience a bit unrewarding. The lady was nice, didnt give anything away. So I have had my telephone assessment today. This can be hard to do, but it will really help if you can talk about: the kind of things you have difficulty with, or cant do at all - for example, walking up steps without help or remembering to go to appointments, how your condition affects you from day to day, what a bad day is like for you - for example, On a bad day, I cant walk at all because my injured leg hurts so much or On a bad day, Im so depressed I cant concentrate on anything. A helpful guide on the Citizens Advice website says that you should be prepared to talk about how your condition affects you even if you have already detailed it on your PIP claim form. Love Island first look as Maya Jama 'crashes' beach club as couple to be dumped. The turn around has been pretty quick, 15th July deadline for sending PIP forms back, with an assessment set for Friday, 26th August. In my experience, normally there are a few general questions about your illnesses etc and then about your house, who lives with you etc. The sooner that decision comes - either way - the better. Anti-abortion group reveals disturbing plans to 'brick up' Glasgow clinic. Do not rush to respond, remember they are looking at your claim form and asking the same questions you have already answered. Others had no strong preference. My OH had a telephone assessment for PIP renewal in December, much to our surprise, it took about 10 mins and the DM told here at the end of the call that PIP would be awarded for another two years at the same rate. I've not had a telephone assessment yet but I'm due for one soon. Ironically they were late. Ash Regan claimed a devolved parliament could set up a new central bank and ditch the pound just months after a vote for indepenence. I had my initial PIP Award last year which ended up being ATOS to recommend I remain on my DLA (pip)? If you would like to message me with the detail when it comes through, we could compare notes and maybe see trends and help others. On the upside, having been through a face to face assessment, at least with the telephone assessment I wont be assessed on how I look or what I can and cant do. A video call would have been more revealing. Sands returns to New York City FC with Michael Beale starting to see centre backs return to fitness at Ibrox. They certainly wanted me to take the call. Rememberonly your worst day. Basically, they will be looking for if things are the same as before or if there are any changes. Registered office: 8-10 Queen Street, Seaton, Devon EX12 2NY, United Kingdom. The turn around has been pretty quick, 15th July deadline for sending PIP forms back, with an assessment set for Friday, 26th August. Firstly what I would suggest is to do everything that you would normally do today . New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Any tips re the assessment process. xx. Click to reveal I have recently found out that you can request the Assessors Report as soon as 3 days after your assessment (you just ring up and ask). The presenter told viewers: "Oh yeah, I had a bit of an outfit, wardrobe crisis this morning". Micheal shared some of the benefits of eating one type of food, including improved brain health. Robert Pawlikowski, 54, was last seen at 10.30am today. Preparing for a PIP telephone assessment could help reduce stress or anxiety about the interview, Take your time on the phonecall, ask for questions to be repeated, clarified or explained in more detail if you need to. It's important to be aware of what road signs mean - so here's a reminder for one of the more confusing ones. Fingers crossed D Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I answered everything asked of me and had my notes open in front of me What I do know about DWP assessments is need to be clear. I thought I read it took about an hour. Paper Subscription to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Paper Subscription to the Paisley Daily Express, 2023 Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd, jobcentres and benefit helplines will remain open, Major change to PIP telephone assessments announced - what it means for everyone making a claim, Get Scottish news that matters to you sent to your inbox with our newsletters, People of State Pension age living on their own may be due extra 201 each week from April. This report will allow you to prepare for an MR (PIP Mandatory Reconsideration) as you can see exactly what the assessor has written down and how they've recommended you be scored. They will want to ask their questions in order and jumping around wont help them. This is how they try to catch people out and stop their benefits. Didnt speak to my MS nurse Your IP: Privacy Policy. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Stalker cop who harassed fellow officer slapped with 12 month contact ban. I am a little confused because no such thing as standard PIP. The DWP will use evidence from the assessment to help them decide if you need PIP. Benefits and Work have gone through their forum and emails for recent accounts of telephone assessments and put together some information you may also find useful here. Maya Jama will rock the villa later as she bring the beach club party to an end and one couple is sent home. Dad who lost all his limbs in freak accident is finally able to hold his daughters again. That text is encouraging and the suggestion of 8 weeks is probably standard text and is in reality much closer. Without realising it at the time there were some questions that linked back to earlier ones. Do not let the assessor rush you and try not to just answer yes or no to their questions. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. We don't as a general policy investigate the solvency of companies mentioned (how likely they are to go bust), but there is a risk any company can struggle and it's rarely made public until it's too late (see the. I have received a letter from Capita today, it states that the assessment will be carried out over the phone. Interestingly, I thought that she would go through each question in order. Last week, the DWP confirmed that this suspension will remain in place "until further notice" due to enhanced lockdown restrictions across most of the UK, however, jobcentres and benefit helplines will remain open to assist customers. A picture taken at the scene shows at least three police vehicles and a marked van in attendance while a uniformed officer stands guard at the crossroads junction. Mark Hateley rues 'crazy' Rangers stance as Celtic reinvention has him admitting that's the difference. 21 April 2020 at 11:18AM Giantdaz74 Forumite 39 Posts that's great, hope ours is a similar experience then 21 April 2020 at 3:30PM PIP assessment by phone - lasting 6 minutes. I am sure there must be so many that are deserving of an award but yet fall short because of not being able to express impact or dont have piles of evidence to submit. I have a telephone assessment tomorrow and Ive been through all the guides but can find anything about what to expect in a telephone assessment, like what questions they ask or how they trip you up. I had PIP phone assessment last December and was fine. Just done via phone. This info does not constitute financial advice, always do your own research on top to ensure it's right for your specific circumstances and remember we focus on rates not service. Mine is on Wednesday 7th September. Dont over think how long it will take or not take, just go with the flow. Love Island's Will 'fired up' and needs to take 'decisive action' says body language expert. I have applied for pip this year for the first time for a chronic physical condition. Did the assessor make reference to any of the supporting material you supplied with your form? They are looking for consistency across what you have written in the PIP questions and in the telephone assessment. As new '23' number plates are being released, motorists have been reminded of the risks of altering them. Well a little update. Yes my apologies , standard daily care and low mobility pip award since 2016. Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems, www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip. The body of Kyle Sambrook and his beagle Bane were found in Glencoe on Saturday following a three-day search. Licence plate warning as displaying it incorrectly could land drivers with 1,000 fine. Hello Matey, I can feel your exhaustion as I read your post. In fact, I got a little confused over a date, and she told me. It comes after Will's partner Jessie was accused of being not genuine in the Villa. Tragic hillwalker and dog who plunged 100ft in Glencoe to have ashes scattered together. I hope you've applied for and receiving ESA too. Those who were awarded PIP were more likely to favour. Members of the 29-year-old's family were sickened after spotting a sign reading 'Justice for Morton Eadie' being flown above the stadium during Sunday's Old Firm match in Glasgow. Ohh any opinions on this. Similarly, with anything to do with eating/swallowing and adaptations what why, how and when. And more like 8 days rhan8 weeks for the decision. Ps Feet, they are up and staying that way for the rest of the day. Just going to wait and see and then go from there. Just reading the letter makes me feel nervous. After my work capability assessment they have decided that I can work. Nearly 2 hours of questioning, nothing new or odd, didnt feel like she was trying to catch me out. So. GCCK 17 August 2022 17:12 #4 It does seem as though they are trying to make an assessment with one arm tied behind their back, by doing it in an audio-only phone call. I sent in loads of supporting evidence, which I would like to think has prompted the telephone assessment, but who knows such things can be so Russian roulette. I have finally had my PIP review telephone assessment after a seven month wait. It was much less daunting than a face to face , which I usually have . Im pretty sure my answers joined up, well I will soon find out when I get the outcome. There then might be more specific questions about PIP activities. #4. I too received the same letter (well addressed to me obvs). For now my feet are up and I am being waited on hand and foot. I could hear her typing away. and hopefully reassurance. Always try to explain how doing something would make you feel afterwards and the impact it can have on you if you had to do it repeatedly in a short period of time. I was surprised it took so long, that said I wasnt made to rush. 208.113.197.86 Hi Gail. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Matey, I could have typed your post! I have lots of pain 1st Job Centre Visit after Work capability assessment. Carers Allowance is set to be replaced by a new devolved payment at the end of this year. If I/we could share, identify some trends that may help others get their applications approved that would be a great achievement. She didnt say initially that she had but it was obvious from what she asked me. I did lose my way a bit, even with notes in front of me. WCA are for Employment Support Allowance not PIP. However, if you have referenced other supporting documents in your form (as we discussed), make sure they go and look at them and pause to give them time to check. Do note, while we always aim to give you accurate product info at the point of publication, unfortunately price and terms of products and deals can always be changed by the provider afterwards, so double check first. Do I feel optimistic, no not really. Stewart Andrew was also fined 1125 and ordered to pay a 75 victim surcharge to the woman, who he had previously been in a relationship with, when he appeared at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court. In fact she sought greater clarification on areas that I played down, for example right knee requiring surgery I mentioned it briefly and sent in the letters/reports as it does affect my walking. For more information, please see our Neve claimed for work capability myself but my understanding is that is very similar to PIP assessments. Cops raced to the scene earlier today after the alarm was raised at around 1.50pm. Not sure how I feel about the telephone assessment, your expression that you found the experience unrewarding is a good phrase. From what I've heard they'll try to give you a lower score and payment and force you to accept it within a limited time scale. When asked at the end if I had any questions, I asked her if she had read through all my evidence it was clear she had but I wanted to hear her confirm so, which she did. Some of them are essential for the operation of the site, while others help us to improve this site and the user experience (tracking cookies). As you say, its done now and it sounds like with all that prep, youve acquitted yourself well. Replied by LL26 on topic PIP telephone assessment questions. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. Michael Mosley shares the weight loss snack that 'won't add to your waistline'. The assessor has already written the report I should get a decision within 8 weeks. I have to send mine off soon and not looking forward to a phone call although if it gets me a longer award, i don't mind giving more information. Optical illusion tests viewers' IQ to spot hidden ballerina in five seconds. The group disclosed disturbing details of how members plan to 'brick up' the sexual health clinic in March. I have applied for pip this year for the first time for a chronic physical condition. New State Pension deadline next month for people to make sure they qualify for maximum retirement payment. Does the fact you have received a letter means your awaiting your telephone assessment? Pause, reflect and reply - break your answer down and take them through how you complete tasks step-by-step to paint an accurate picture of how your disability affects you. If you decide to tell assessor you on PIP be clear what rates you are on. Detective says race played no part in his actions over Sheku Bayoh, inquiry told. Body of woman found on Aberdeenshire beach as police launch investigation into death. After my assessment he advised me that he was placing me on higher rate mobility . Say you want the one that's relevant to the tax you've paid through work. Thank you, it will be interesting to read the report and to draw some conclusions re the evidence submitted, the impact on my daily life and points awarded. After 48 hours you can ring the pip helpline and request a copy of the PA4 form, which is the assessors report. What may seem like a drawn out process for you, will demonstrate exactly how you accomplish tasks to the assessor - so dont try to speed up or simplify how you get things done. I don't feel like I even got into how my condition affects me. I have just had my PIP Review face to face assessment which lasted for 2 hours. We use cookies on our website. I think you mean getting standard rate for care and mobility but am not sure. Dont know how lead times have changed since mine but mine was only a couple of weeks. We use cookies on our website. Fantastic news! It really was just a re-hash of the form-filling done previously. and our The assessor will also make a note of your mental state during the assessment - for example, they'll record whether you look or sound depressed or happy, tense or relaxed and how you cope with social interaction. I was told from the outset that it was going to be done brand new from scratch even though Ive been on PIP enhanced & standard mobility since 2013. G. Well, caught a little of guard today, I received an email from DWP saying that I have been awarded PIP, decision letter to follow explaining the award. 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