Using an aid or appliance

Ann1966 wrote: I was just going on the PA4, I received it today, I have added up the assessors points that have been awarded, and they total 12 in both sections, there are however several inaccuracies, the one about using an aid or appliance (although I don't use it as it brings all sound to my hearing ear, and this confuses me) I just thought that even if you did not use an aid the fact that you needed one counted ??
I don't know how much notice of the f2f the DM takes but hopefully I have scored enough to maintain my entitlement.
I telephoned the DWP this pm and there has been no decision made yet and the lady on the end of the phone seemed very surprised that I had a copy of the f2f before having had a decision made?

An aid should be counted where the claimant needs it to complete an activity, but you seem to be able to hear with your good ear, so I do not think that these are points you can count on.

Decision Makers tend to follow the recommendation made by the assessor but you won't know until you receive the Decision Letter.

Gordon

Ann1966 wrote: Ok, I see that, just feel that as my life is not spent in a small office containing 3 people with only one speaking at a time so I can hear, leaves this not indicative of everyday life.. but who am I to wonder how decisions are made, the point being in everyday surroundings my hearing is not as good

I'm not saying that you can't argue the point should you need to, just that this likely to be the position that the DWP will take, so you need to show the reality of your hearing is very different.

Gordon