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4 years 10 months ago #232959 by sirius1
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After several years on DLA award indefinite, I am now being told to apply for PIP.
Original claim was for joint, back and mental health problems. I am now 68 and had a stroke a few years ago, but did not notify for a possible higher rate as I could not go through what the DWP put me through before. I had to go to appeal to get DLA.
My physical and mental health has deteriorated since the stroke. I don't know if I can cope with the stress again and I am afraid I could have another stroke and my mental state is now worrying my partner. . Is their any way I could get just a paper based assessment without the humiliation of dealing with poorly trained staff who cannot understand medical reports, xrays and MRI scans and poo poo consultant and Doctors reports
Original claim was for joint, back and mental health problems. I am now 68 and had a stroke a few years ago, but did not notify for a possible higher rate as I could not go through what the DWP put me through before. I had to go to appeal to get DLA.
My physical and mental health has deteriorated since the stroke. I don't know if I can cope with the stress again and I am afraid I could have another stroke and my mental state is now worrying my partner. . Is their any way I could get just a paper based assessment without the humiliation of dealing with poorly trained staff who cannot understand medical reports, xrays and MRI scans and poo poo consultant and Doctors reports
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4 years 10 months ago #232963 by BIS
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You can request a paper-based assessment, but you will need the backing of a letter from your GP, which states that it would be detrimental to your health and well being to have a face to face assessment, and even hen there is no guarantee that you will receive one. About 95% of claimants are seen F2F. Very few paper-based assessments are given on the word of the claimant, and a very small number are offered by the DWP when they see the evidence.
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In case you are not aware, your real name appears to be showing in the forum, if you want to change this then follow the instructions in the following FAQ
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You can request a paper-based assessment, but you will need the backing of a letter from your GP, which states that it would be detrimental to your health and well being to have a face to face assessment, and even hen there is no guarantee that you will receive one. About 95% of claimants are seen F2F. Very few paper-based assessments are given on the word of the claimant, and a very small number are offered by the DWP when they see the evidence.
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