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7 years 10 months ago #157799 by 2plus2
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I am being reassessed for PIP, my last assessment was done at an assessment centre but this time they are coming to my home.
Please can you tell me any differences as its at home. Will they want to look round the house for aids stated on my form? Is it a disadvantage having it at home as I don't have steps so all my walking is on one level? I feel comfortable at home, will this be a disadvantage?
Am I overthinking all of this!
Thanks for any advice.

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7 years 10 months ago - 7 years 10 months ago #157805 by slugsta
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Hi and Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explain where everything is

Welcome to Benefits and Work

The fact that you have been given a home assessment suggests that the assessor has accepted that you have a significant degree of impairment - so that is a very good start!

Apart from the fact that there will be no computer, the home assessment should be similar to any other. It is up to you to decide in which room this should be carried out and the assessor does not have the right to go anywhere else - although you might feel that you wish to show them any aids or adaptations that you have elsewhere. It is also up to you to decide who you want with you.

There is a section towards the back of the PIP guide that tells you what to expect from the appointment.

PIP help for claimants

You might wish to bookmark/favourite this on your web browser now so that you can find it easily in future. That means that you will be able to return with further questions/comments and not have to start a new topic each time. It helps us enormously if everything relating to the same claim is kept in one place - and I hope you will find it useful too :)

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7 years 10 months ago #157807 by 2plus2
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Thank you, that's very interesting that the assessor doesn't have a right to go where they like. I am presuming the questions will be similar to last time. My husband will be here, hopefully he will have a chance to say how much he does to help me.

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7 years 10 months ago #157821 by Gordon
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2plus2 wrote: Thank you, that's very interesting that the assessor doesn't have a right to go where they like. I am presuming the questions will be similar to last time. My husband will be here, hopefully he will have a chance to say how much he does to help me.


DLA assessors used to have a look around the house often under the excuse of using the toilet, based on feedback from other members, PIP assessors are not known to do this, they seem to be more keen to get to their next appointment.

Gordon

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7 years 10 months ago #157916 by 2plus2
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Had a phone call today to say they would have to postpone it for two weeks. I was given different times to the original letter as the assessor had to "cram" in these cancelled visits. I'm not feeling over hopeful.

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7 years 10 months ago #157921 by Gordon
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2plus2 wrote: Had a phone call today to say they would have to postpone it for two weeks. I was given different times to the original letter as the assessor had to "cram" in these cancelled visits. I'm not feeling over hopeful.


I'm afraid it is not unusual for home assessments to be cancelled on the day.

Gordon

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