MAry
I have moved your post to it's own topic, we ask members not to post their questions in other's topics as it can lead to the wrong advice being given or taken.
If you refuse to participate in the assessment then your file will be returned to the DWP and you claim will be closed unless you can provide Good Cause why you refused and it is accepted by the DWP.
You are perfectly entitle to have someone with you during the assessment.
If you want to record it then you have two options;
- ask Maximus to record it
- do it your self.
In either case you need to contact Maximus for permission.
If you do the recording yourself then you must be able to make two simultaneous recordings direct to tape or CD. You cannot make a digital recording.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems 
