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5 years 5 months ago #240604 by melrose
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I have sent in my PIP form (transferring from DLA) and as for most people I anticipate having a face to face assessment. Last time I had an assessment for DLA it was at home and I recorded it myself. Now, according to the reports Ive heard, you have to have some fancy recorder which costs £1400!!! I cant afford that! Is this right? Why cant I just record it as I did before? That has images and sound so there was no 'mistakes' or 'errors' that could be made? Please tell me they cannot insist on this?
Also, my doctor wrote me a letter saying that I could not undergo a face to face assessment and she supported my application saying that my condition is worsening and its not going to get any better. Now I know they don't usually listen to doctors but is it possible that they may forgo a f2f assessment? and if they do...will this negatively impact my claim?
One last thing, Ive rang my specialist at the hospital and asked for a letter but they don't do them apparently. They will only fill in the form if one is sent to them from the DWP which is rather disappointing. Can I insist that my consultant do the letter Ive requested or is it best to let the DWP sort it if they want it?
Sorry for all the questions!
Melrose
Also, my doctor wrote me a letter saying that I could not undergo a face to face assessment and she supported my application saying that my condition is worsening and its not going to get any better. Now I know they don't usually listen to doctors but is it possible that they may forgo a f2f assessment? and if they do...will this negatively impact my claim?
One last thing, Ive rang my specialist at the hospital and asked for a letter but they don't do them apparently. They will only fill in the form if one is sent to them from the DWP which is rather disappointing. Can I insist that my consultant do the letter Ive requested or is it best to let the DWP sort it if they want it?
Sorry for all the questions!
Melrose
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5 years 5 months ago #240614 by BIS
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Hi Melrose
The DWP does insist that you do two recordings simultaneously and one copy of tape or cd is handed to the assessor when the assessment is completed. Some members have purchased two cheap recorders with a separate microphone and tapes - the cost people have talked about has certainly been a great deal less than £1400. The tapes need to be opened in front of the assessor - so they know they have not been tampered with. You also need to inform the DWP if you are going to be recording the assessment.
I cannot say whether your doctor will be listened to in terms of whether you will have a face to face. It really does depend on the exact wording of their letter. It won't negatively affect your claim if you do not have a f2f.
You can't insist that your consultant writes a letter to support your case. It is entirely up to them whether they chose to do so. You can always decide to access your hospital notes if you want to send in additional evidence.
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The DWP does insist that you do two recordings simultaneously and one copy of tape or cd is handed to the assessor when the assessment is completed. Some members have purchased two cheap recorders with a separate microphone and tapes - the cost people have talked about has certainly been a great deal less than £1400. The tapes need to be opened in front of the assessor - so they know they have not been tampered with. You also need to inform the DWP if you are going to be recording the assessment.
I cannot say whether your doctor will be listened to in terms of whether you will have a face to face. It really does depend on the exact wording of their letter. It won't negatively affect your claim if you do not have a f2f.
You can't insist that your consultant writes a letter to support your case. It is entirely up to them whether they chose to do so. You can always decide to access your hospital notes if you want to send in additional evidence.
BIS
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5 years 5 months ago #240654 by melrose
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Thank you for your advice. I think it might be best to access my hospital records myself so I will try and do this. Thanks again. I will let you know what the outcome is when the 'verdict' is received (I do rather feel like I am on trial!)
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