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4 years 2 months ago #243857 by Patel
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Letter received PIP to make phone call. Deadline 20th Feb 020. Received text message
from DWP if you want to claim phone now. Is this text message one to one message or set
computerised message. What needs to be done phone now or call before deadline at my convenience, Need prep time working through the B and W guide.
Issue around activities. Using an aid or other means basically assistance from another person.eg
Walking for advanced visually impaired people. Cane is an aid but preference is using sighted
guidance by another person much more safe and more effective. Reading can use an aid
magnifier or have letter read to me prefer later. Walking using an aid for stability walking stick,walking frame,etc prefer person to help rather than aid. Fear if i dont mention aids i would loose recommended 2 points. What should i do. Also cooking sight impairment need supervision for safety purposes eg possible harm from boiling water gas fire handling fire on hob using hot frying oil. Is that valid as there is no aid to replace safety.
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from DWP if you want to claim phone now. Is this text message one to one message or set
computerised message. What needs to be done phone now or call before deadline at my convenience, Need prep time working through the B and W guide.
Issue around activities. Using an aid or other means basically assistance from another person.eg
Walking for advanced visually impaired people. Cane is an aid but preference is using sighted
guidance by another person much more safe and more effective. Reading can use an aid
magnifier or have letter read to me prefer later. Walking using an aid for stability walking stick,walking frame,etc prefer person to help rather than aid. Fear if i dont mention aids i would loose recommended 2 points. What should i do. Also cooking sight impairment need supervision for safety purposes eg possible harm from boiling water gas fire handling fire on hob using hot frying oil. Is that valid as there is no aid to replace safety.
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4 years 2 months ago #243862 by BIS
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Replied by BIS on topic PIP Text and Sight
Hi Patel
Is this a change over from DLA to PIP? Anyway, you need to make that phone call when you want sometime before the 20th. Do not leave it right until the last moment in case there are any problems getting through. Once you have made the phone call they will send out the form to you and you will have to complete it within one month of the date on the letter. If you need more time you can always request a two week extension which is automatically granted.
If you use an aid, then you should say so, but you should explain just as you have done above what your preferences are and how a person would be more helpful and safer.
In terms of cooking, it is perfectly acceptable to say that you need assistance for safety reasons (whether you currently have any or not) - not just because of water etc, but don't forget the use of knives etc for safety reasons.
BIS
Is this a change over from DLA to PIP? Anyway, you need to make that phone call when you want sometime before the 20th. Do not leave it right until the last moment in case there are any problems getting through. Once you have made the phone call they will send out the form to you and you will have to complete it within one month of the date on the letter. If you need more time you can always request a two week extension which is automatically granted.
If you use an aid, then you should say so, but you should explain just as you have done above what your preferences are and how a person would be more helpful and safer.
In terms of cooking, it is perfectly acceptable to say that you need assistance for safety reasons (whether you currently have any or not) - not just because of water etc, but don't forget the use of knives etc for safety reasons.
BIS
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