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5 years 1 month ago #245873 by Mitch61
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My hubby’s assessment talks a lot about him not looking anxiety does not have a diagnosis of depression.... that he refused a cognitive assessment.......my question is.... that he does suffer with low mood and anxiety ...and this is often seen in him being angry and irritated and no motivation ... he is old school and feels he would be stigmatised if he admitted he was depressed, have suggested many times that he should speak to his GP he still refuses. He has been offered a cognitive assessment and to talk to a psychologist by his neurology team because they see an assess him as struggling, but he refuses, again that type of professional help is just to alien and I believe he is frightened. Should I try and put something about this in his reconsideration letter (with his permission of course) he may say no.

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5 years 1 month ago #245882 by Gordon
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Michele

This is not unusual, especially but not exclusively for men your problems will be that the DWP are unlikely to be sympathetic unless a qualified medical person is able to offer comment which from your post may not be possible.

Yes, you should mention his problems. Go back to basics and explain the problems that he has completing the PIP activities, remember, he can only score by your showing that he meets the PIP Descriptors so stick to the issues raised by them.

See our PIP Claim guide for details.

Gordon

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

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