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1 day 7 hours ago #311938 by Deputydawg10
OK to use bullet points on new PIP AR1 review form please was created by Deputydawg10
Hi
I'm hoping someone can help please,
I've received the new PIP AR1 review form. I'm finding how to fit my answers into the new question format difficult and confusing.
I'm familiar with adding extra sheets with Name, NI number and clearly saying which question they relate to.
I've read the brilliant guides carefully.
Because my individual answers hold almost identical information for each section. I think lengthy repetitive replies will be tedious for the assessor and they'll be less likely to bother reading the content.
Is it acceptable to the assessor if I use bullet points copied and repeated for the symptoms which cause the same difficulties in each part of the different activities? Then qualify each of those answers with in which way they individually differ?
My previous review in 2022 using the old form ended up being more than 60 extra pages long. I'm trying to avoid a repeat of that. Don't see how I can if I repeat in full for every question without condensing using repeated bullet points.
It is my understanding the assessors expect you to write the overlaps over and over again for each question.
I'd welcome your thoughts and suggestions whether or not adopting bullet points is a wise approach?
Faced with a document which has 80+ questions is very overwhelming.
I have cognitive impairment, bipolar disorder and now developed severe balance problems when trying to walk. I'm awaiting a neurology outpatient assessment.
Like everyone here I'm dependent on my PIP award and afraid any ill advised approach with completing the form on my part could result in losing it.
Thank You
I'm hoping someone can help please,
I've received the new PIP AR1 review form. I'm finding how to fit my answers into the new question format difficult and confusing.
I'm familiar with adding extra sheets with Name, NI number and clearly saying which question they relate to.
I've read the brilliant guides carefully.
Because my individual answers hold almost identical information for each section. I think lengthy repetitive replies will be tedious for the assessor and they'll be less likely to bother reading the content.
Is it acceptable to the assessor if I use bullet points copied and repeated for the symptoms which cause the same difficulties in each part of the different activities? Then qualify each of those answers with in which way they individually differ?
My previous review in 2022 using the old form ended up being more than 60 extra pages long. I'm trying to avoid a repeat of that. Don't see how I can if I repeat in full for every question without condensing using repeated bullet points.
It is my understanding the assessors expect you to write the overlaps over and over again for each question.
I'd welcome your thoughts and suggestions whether or not adopting bullet points is a wise approach?
Faced with a document which has 80+ questions is very overwhelming.
I have cognitive impairment, bipolar disorder and now developed severe balance problems when trying to walk. I'm awaiting a neurology outpatient assessment.
Like everyone here I'm dependent on my PIP award and afraid any ill advised approach with completing the form on my part could result in losing it.
Thank You
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3 hours 36 minutes ago #311975 by BIS
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Hi Deputydawg10
I wish I could give you a definitive answer - but I can't. Some people use bullet points for their answers, some use complete sentences and some use a combination of both. It's impossible to say which is the best approach because there will be people who have used each of the examples and been awarded PIP, and there will be people who have used each of the examples and been denied PIP. It honestly isn't the way that you lay it out that matters most - it is whether or not you have given enough information to show that you meet the PIP criteria.
There are plenty of people who add a large number of pages and plenty who for whatever reason are only able to write the bare minimum. Everyone has to do what works for them. The DWP deliberately made the boxes smaller so people couldn't write as much, but it still doesn't stop people from as many extra pages as they feel their need. I would never worry about repeating information on the form for different questions. If something is relevant for multiple questions,say so - it actually makes it easier for the assessor. Don't worry about boring them - it's their job to read the forms and any additional evidence.
BIS
I wish I could give you a definitive answer - but I can't. Some people use bullet points for their answers, some use complete sentences and some use a combination of both. It's impossible to say which is the best approach because there will be people who have used each of the examples and been awarded PIP, and there will be people who have used each of the examples and been denied PIP. It honestly isn't the way that you lay it out that matters most - it is whether or not you have given enough information to show that you meet the PIP criteria.
There are plenty of people who add a large number of pages and plenty who for whatever reason are only able to write the bare minimum. Everyone has to do what works for them. The DWP deliberately made the boxes smaller so people couldn't write as much, but it still doesn't stop people from as many extra pages as they feel their need. I would never worry about repeating information on the form for different questions. If something is relevant for multiple questions,say so - it actually makes it easier for the assessor. Don't worry about boring them - it's their job to read the forms and any additional evidence.
BIS
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