Pip review

Hi K

I'm sorry that you find yourself in this position. You have a small window of time to write to the DWP - addressing your letter to the Decision Maker - questioning the report. Say why you think that your health has not improved and point to the evidence they already have. If the decision comes out and you are not happy with it you can still put in for a Mandatory Reconsideration. You have a very small window of time to write to the Decision Maker, so I would do it in the next couple of days as it always takes time for letters to be processed.

BIS

Hi K

You can never guarantee that they will get the extra information in time, it will depend how long ago you assessment was.

Most claimants are told they will hear from DWP 6 - 8 weeks although I was speaking to a claimant last week and it took less than a week for them to hear about their claim, they were successful.

Have you contacted DWP and ask for a copy of the assessors report called a PA4, that will give you the heads up of a potential decision.

Gary

Hi K

I can't give you an answer, only you can come to a decision but what have you got to loose.

In regards to points 8 or 11 points both equal standard PIP.

There is a small window for you to write to the Decision Maker but you will need to be quick.

Understand that the assessor is offering an opinion when they say that you can do the PIP activities, tackling these head-on is unlikely to be successful, you need to show that the basis of that opinion is founded on incorrect information, so try and refer to your evidence to undermine what they have said.

Lastly, make sure that you understand the criteria that you are being assessed against you can put the best case forward that is possible but you won't score points if you do not meet the PIP Descriptors.

Make sure that your letter makes it clear that you are not requesting a Mandatory Reconsideration but you reserve the right to do so once a Decision has been made.

Good luck, let us know how you get on.

Gary