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10 years 7 months ago #125461 by Mathew
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Hello B&W forum, I am currently in the process of claiming PIP after successfully passing my ESA medical in June and placed into the "Support Group". I have just recently filled in my PIP questionnaire and have sent in some evidence from my ESA claim letters/reports from doctors, nurses, support workers etc. I would be needing a home visit for my PIP assessment if it comes to a face to face medical. I am worried that if I am not granted a home visit I would have no choice then to cancel my claim as I have been housebound since last November. Is there anything I can do to guarantee a home visit? And is the assessment different for people suffering from mental illness
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10 years 7 months ago - 10 years 7 months ago #125466 by Gordon
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Mathew
In part it will depend on which Assessment Provider is managing your area, ATOS aim to do the majority of assessments in the PIP centres, Capita appear to be doing the majority at the claimants home.
There is no way to guarantee a home assessment but you can significantly improve the chances by having your GP write a letter to the AP explaining why you will be unable to attend at their office.
Assessors follow a standard script for the assessments but they should provide extra emphasis in areas that are relevant to mental health issues.
Good luck
Gordon
In part it will depend on which Assessment Provider is managing your area, ATOS aim to do the majority of assessments in the PIP centres, Capita appear to be doing the majority at the claimants home.
There is no way to guarantee a home assessment but you can significantly improve the chances by having your GP write a letter to the AP explaining why you will be unable to attend at their office.
Assessors follow a standard script for the assessments but they should provide extra emphasis in areas that are relevant to mental health issues.
Good luck
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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10 years 7 months ago #125467 by Mathew
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I have sent in my previous request for a home visit from my GP which I used for my ESA claim is that ok :/
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10 years 7 months ago #125471 by Gordon
It may be, but If you can get one specifically for PIP it would be better.
The assessment looks at your limitations on that day, the ESA letter, from your previous posts, is now more than 5 months old and may no longer be considered as relevant, also, if it states it is in connection with an ESA assessment it may not be seen as applicable.
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Mathew wrote: I have sent in my previous request for a home visit from my GP which I used for my ESA claim is that ok :/
It may be, but If you can get one specifically for PIP it would be better.
The assessment looks at your limitations on that day, the ESA letter, from your previous posts, is now more than 5 months old and may no longer be considered as relevant, also, if it states it is in connection with an ESA assessment it may not be seen as applicable.
Gordon
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10 years 7 months ago #125488 by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law)
Before PIP was introduced, from my experience, the vast majority of DLA claimants had a home visit, but that doesn't seem to be the case now. I'm afraid that you cannot insist upon a home visit, you would need something in writing from your GP or other Health Care Professional to support the fact that you are housebound because of mental health problems.
Good luck.
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Replied by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law) on topic PIP Home Visit
Mathew wrote: Hello B&W forum, I am currently in the process of claiming PIP after successfully passing my ESA medical in June and placed into the "Support Group". I have just recently filled in my PIP questionnaire and have sent in some evidence from my ESA claim letters/reports from doctors, nurses, support workers etc. I would be needing a home visit for my PIP assessment if it comes to a face to face medical. I am worried that if I am not granted a home visit I would have no choice then to cancel my claim as I have been housebound since last November. Is there anything I can do to guarantee a home visit? And is the assessment different for people suffering from mental illness
Before PIP was introduced, from my experience, the vast majority of DLA claimants had a home visit, but that doesn't seem to be the case now. I'm afraid that you cannot insist upon a home visit, you would need something in writing from your GP or other Health Care Professional to support the fact that you are housebound because of mental health problems.
Good luck.
PLEASE READ THE SPOTLIGHTS AREA OF THE FORUM REGULARLY, OTHERWISE YOU MAY MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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