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I sent the form to claim pip it had to be sent back by 6/4/15 I had a text message to say they had received my form and it could take up to 16 weeks for a decision. today I have had a letter to go for the pip assessment in Cardiff approx. an hour and half to get there but on the form I told them I have arthtritis in both hips and walking is difficult but also I suffer from mental health problems never go out alone can I refuse to travel to this appointment because I know I wont physically be able to

kim wrote: I sent the form to claim pip it had to be sent back by 6/4/15 I had a text message to say they had received my form and it could take up to 16 weeks for a decision. today I have had a letter to go for the pip assessment in Cardiff approx. an hour and half to get there but on the form I told them I have arthtritis in both hips and walking is difficult but also I suffer from mental health problems never go out alone can I refuse to travel to this appointment because I know I wont physically be able to

Hi k,

Welcome to Benefits and Work

This scenario of trying to make PIP Claimants travel to Assessment Centres many miles away is happening all over the country.

See : Here and Here.

You don't say whether it is with ATOS or Capita, but here are both of their contact details:

Contact Capita.

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ATOS PIP Customer Charter.

ATOS E-mail contact link to the top right of the page.

bro58

sorry it is CAPITA so should I email them

kim wrote: sorry it is CAPITA so should I email them

Hi k,

If you wish to challenge the location of the assessment, and try and rearrange to a nearer location or obtain a Home Assessment, "Yes" you should e-mail Capita.

bro58

HI I need some advice regarding my home visit on Friday 24/4/15 when I filled in the form I told them I have arthritis in both hips and also suffer from mental health problems ie. depression and anxiety but since sending the form I have had to have blood tests for rheumatoid arthritis and be reffered to see a rheumatologist so do I tell them the extra imformation thank you

kim wrote: HI I need some advice regarding my home visit on Friday 24/4/15 when I filled in the form I told them I have arthritis in both hips and also suffer from mental health problems ie. depression and anxiety but since sending the form I have had to have blood tests for rheumatoid arthritis and be reffered to see a rheumatologist so do I tell them the extra imformation thank you

Hi k,

Answered : Here.

bro58