PIP and A Huge Thank You

Hi Gordon,

This is an update regarding the saga with my request for copies of documents and a copy assessment report.

My copy documents have at last arrived and I'm very relieved. I've also received a copy of an assessment- PA4. This however relates back to 2015 to my F2F for my first PIP claim.

I've discussed this with DWP and they've confirmed that when an AR1 is submitted with supporting documentation, the DM when possible will use this and the previous PA4 to make their decision without the need for a F2F.
Therefore there won't be any assessment report that can be requested. This has now cleared up their process for me and obviously stops me worrying about obtaining a report that doesn't exist.

I hope this information may be helpful to others who are going through the PIP renewal process.

Many thanks.

Hi Gordon.
I'm sorry, I think we're at crossed purposes and this may be down to me not explaining myself clearly.

The process I have gone through was as described in B&W guidance.(under the AR1 review form- what happens when you return the form)

The DM compared my new evidence/info against evidence from the previous assessment (including the PA4) and made his/her decision without me needing a F2F.

Thank you