- Posts: 6
- Forum
- Members forums
- ESA, PIP, UC and DLA Queries and Results
- Additional diagnosis just before PIP assessment
× Members
Additional diagnosis just before PIP assessment
- Emeep
- Topic Author
- Offline
Less More
7 years 1 month ago #209907 by Emeep
Additional diagnosis just before PIP assessment was created by Emeep
Hello all, I have a PIP f2f assessment early next week, and yesterday was given a diagnosis of a physical illness unrelated to my original health issues. In retrospect this probably accounts for some - or adds to some - of the problems previously ascribed entirely to my mental health, such as the amount of fatigue I've been experiencing.
Obviously I don't have anything on paper yet, other than copies of consultants' letters from previous outpatient appointments which didn't have this definitive diagnosis. I'm not sure what I should say, do, or take with me, with regard to the PIP assessment - or is it simply going to detract from the strength of my original application?
Feeling so overwhelmed and exhausted at the moment I'm struggling to think clearly or make decisions, so any advice would be very welcome.
Thanks.
Obviously I don't have anything on paper yet, other than copies of consultants' letters from previous outpatient appointments which didn't have this definitive diagnosis. I'm not sure what I should say, do, or take with me, with regard to the PIP assessment - or is it simply going to detract from the strength of my original application?
Feeling so overwhelmed and exhausted at the moment I'm struggling to think clearly or make decisions, so any advice would be very welcome.
Thanks.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Gordon
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 51284
7 years 1 month ago #209918 by Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by Gordon on topic Additional diagnosis just before PIP assessment
Emeep
I assume that the issues that result from this new condition are already listed on your PIP2?
I would certainly mention that you are waiting for a diagnosis at the assessment. If the letters suggest one then I would give them a copy.
If you do get a letter before the Decision is made then send a copy to the DWP office that is dealing with your claim.
The PIP Claim guide has a section that covers the assessment and the questions you are likely to be asked.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip
Gordon
I assume that the issues that result from this new condition are already listed on your PIP2?
I would certainly mention that you are waiting for a diagnosis at the assessment. If the letters suggest one then I would give them a copy.
If you do get a letter before the Decision is made then send a copy to the DWP office that is dealing with your claim.
The PIP Claim guide has a section that covers the assessment and the questions you are likely to be asked.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
The following user(s) said Thank You: Emeep
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Emeep
- Topic Author
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 6
7 years 1 month ago #209934 by Emeep
Replied by Emeep on topic Additional diagnosis just before PIP assessment
Thanks Gordon. The fatigue and suchlike have been listed on my PIP2 form, but not the other issues/symptoms as I didn't know that I had this additional condition and therefore had no evidence for them. My diagnosed conditions up until yesterday were all mental health issues so my form concentrates on their impact.
I'll have a proper look at my letters from earlier appointments and take any that might be helpful. I'll read through the claim guide too. Many thanks.
I'll have a proper look at my letters from earlier appointments and take any that might be helpful. I'll read through the claim guide too. Many thanks.
The following user(s) said Thank You: Gordon
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Gordon
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 51284
7 years 1 month ago #209937 by Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by Gordon on topic Additional diagnosis just before PIP assessment
Emeep
If you didn't include the information in your PIP2 then I would considered writing your own letter explaining how they impact on your ability to complete the PIP activities, take it with you to the assessment and ask the assessor to read it before they start the interview and to include it your file when it is sent back to the DWP.
I would also send a copy to the DWP office dealing with your claim.
Gordon
If you didn't include the information in your PIP2 then I would considered writing your own letter explaining how they impact on your ability to complete the PIP activities, take it with you to the assessment and ask the assessor to read it before they start the interview and to include it your file when it is sent back to the DWP.
I would also send a copy to the DWP office dealing with your claim.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
The following user(s) said Thank You: Emeep
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
Moderators: Gordon, Gary, BIS, Catherine, Wendy, Kelly, greekqueen, peter, Katherine, Super User, Chris, David