Video consultation or Tribunal?

I filled my PIP review in about this time last year. October I was told ib esa was reduced. When I queried it it was because the disability premium was removed due to being refused PIP. News to me! So I rang PIP who confirmed zero award and said I wanted to go mandatory reconsideration, with a tribunal if needed. Next thing I know, end of October,another letter saying esa had been increased because I qualified for disability premium, since I received PIP. Never received any correspondence from PIP but when I looked in bank account they were back to paying me again. So I just thought they'd reviewed the form and decided I still needed it. Phew.

This morning (17th Feb) I get a letter saying I have video consultation booked this Wednesday. Since it refers to "the health professional" I'm assuming this is an MR? And since statistically they are highly unlikely to change their views I'm looking at PIP stopping, esa cut and possibly looking down the barrel of the work related activity gun. I will go to tribunal if needed but living on a pittance in the meantime.

I've been looking at getting an assistant dog which would substantially increase my independence and freedom, ironically might actually make me employable, but I need the PIP to afford it. So that is quashed.

Ruddy system! We've had a local MP resign because he couldn't cope on his salary...