Unexpected PIP review form received.

Hi there,

Unexpectedly, I have just received a PIP review package.

I had my award extended to March 2022 but I'm not totally surprised at getting this as I understand from reading the forum it is happening to other people. Anyway, it doesn't have to be with the DWP for three months, which is fine.

On the letter it says that when I was awarded PIP in 2016 that they would write to me before to see if any of my needs had changed etc etc.

Now my last review was in June 2018?

My main question is is this a typo or have they lost my records?

Obviously I need to know as when I fill in the form I want to quote from my previous review notes and update them from these.

Also it isn't the tick box one I filled in last time. Do I need to treat this form any differently?

The reason I ask is I am planning to keep it as brief as possible and at the same time give them all the relevant details. (I did waffle on a lot with the last review form which did add to my stress).

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards,

Phrank.

PS I did post a version of this on Friday but it looks like it went into cyberspace.

HI Catherine,

Thank you for your reply. Yes, I will reach state pension age early next year.

I will try to make sure I include everything that is appropriate on the form, but am really trying to avoid a face to face appointment.

The main reason for this is my last assessment was a nightmare.

To keep it brief: I almost took an overdose after reading the assessors report it was so wrong. I complained to Atos, my local MP got quite involved and I put a formal complain to the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

They tried to talk me out of pulling out but the thought of travelling to a big strange city to testify was too much.

I am so scared that the same person may assess me again. I would have to walk out if that were the case.

I ddn't know whether to send a note about this with the new form to remind them what had happened.

Incidentally I did win my MR.

Regards,

Phrank.

Hi Bis,

Thanks for your reply. Yes I will do as you suggest and say I do not want to be assessed by the same assessor as last time (if they haven't got rid of the person in question).

My last assessment thread was a bumper one and went on weeks and weeks. I got expert advice from the mods and forum members were really supportive and I got lots of advice from them, too.

I have a feeling this new thread could turn out to be a long one.

Regards,

Phrank.

Hi there,

I phoned the DWP who clarified that they have my records from my last review in 2018 and to ignore what it said about my last review in 2016.

I was told, for what it's worth, that looking at my details if little had changed I would more than likely have my review paper-based.

The person I spoke to said looking at my past experience they would never let me have the same person assess me if it did ever get to that which again I was told was doubtful.

I don't know who I spoke to but they did sound rather authorative and in the know.

I'm not daft enough to get complacent, though and will cross all the t's and dot the i's so to speak in order to get my poi t accross.

I do have a couple of queries:

I have copies of all my GP and ANP support letters stretching back over 11 years. They are all consistent in what they say and say my problems are lifelong ones.

I also have a copy of ans ESA tribunal decision letter which again highlights my problems and is consistent with the letters. I know ESA is different but would it hurt to send this as well?

I look forward to any feedback.

Kind regards,

Phrank.