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3 weeks 20 minutes ago #297364 by S Knows
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Hi there
Just a quick one, when submitting evidence should I highlight points in the evidence? E.g. a report, highlighting with a pen the relevant points that fit the descriptors?
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S
Just a quick one, when submitting evidence should I highlight points in the evidence? E.g. a report, highlighting with a pen the relevant points that fit the descriptors?
Many thanks
S
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2 weeks 5 days ago #297394 by BIS
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Hi S Knows.
Be careful using a highlighter pen. Your form will be scanned in, and if it's highlighted, there's a risk it may not be able to be read properly. I would underline something rather than highlight it.
When I help people complete forms, I prefer to highlight their evidence within the answers. eg. "I am unable to prepare a meal, because of my severe arthritis (see attached letter, 3/10/ 2021 , from Dr X, Consultant Rheumatologist), the lack of mobility in my hands and the high levels of pain. Although I take pain medication (see medication list) and have worked with my physiotherapist (see attached report, 16/08/22), I can't cut fresh food because of my poor grip and the risk of cutting myself or dropping things.....etc etc.
Okay, that's a bit wordy, but I do it this way because the person reading it already knows how the claimant's evidence relates to the specific PIP questions. The danger of leaving assessors to read a pile of letters at the end means they often don't make the connection between the form and the evidence submitted. (that's if they even read the evidence).
You don't have to do it in the way I do. You can underline the parts you want them to take note of.
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Be careful using a highlighter pen. Your form will be scanned in, and if it's highlighted, there's a risk it may not be able to be read properly. I would underline something rather than highlight it.
When I help people complete forms, I prefer to highlight their evidence within the answers. eg. "I am unable to prepare a meal, because of my severe arthritis (see attached letter, 3/10/ 2021 , from Dr X, Consultant Rheumatologist), the lack of mobility in my hands and the high levels of pain. Although I take pain medication (see medication list) and have worked with my physiotherapist (see attached report, 16/08/22), I can't cut fresh food because of my poor grip and the risk of cutting myself or dropping things.....etc etc.
Okay, that's a bit wordy, but I do it this way because the person reading it already knows how the claimant's evidence relates to the specific PIP questions. The danger of leaving assessors to read a pile of letters at the end means they often don't make the connection between the form and the evidence submitted. (that's if they even read the evidence).
You don't have to do it in the way I do. You can underline the parts you want them to take note of.
BIS
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2 weeks 5 days ago #297401 by S Knows
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That's really helpful, thank you. Didn't realise the highlighter would mess up scans.
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2 weeks 5 days ago #297418 by denby
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My key consultant letter was originally in tiny print and medical jargon. I actually sent a copy of it, plus an enlarged copy, plus an enlarged copy with notes explaining the medical terminology to relate it to the descriptors I was using it for evidence of. Who knows if all this was effective?
But after the experience of taking daughter to Tribunal THREE times, I prepared my own first claim thinking ahead in case. And yes I didn't get the right award first off, MR no change, so appealed, and triumph! the DWP caved before the hearing was set.
Having seen the poor quality of copying in Tribunal bundles, it is certainly wise to take notice of BIS's warning about that.
But after the experience of taking daughter to Tribunal THREE times, I prepared my own first claim thinking ahead in case. And yes I didn't get the right award first off, MR no change, so appealed, and triumph! the DWP caved before the hearing was set.
Having seen the poor quality of copying in Tribunal bundles, it is certainly wise to take notice of BIS's warning about that.
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2 weeks 3 days ago #297458 by S Knows
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Thank you for the info and well done on the win! Though why so many have to go through to tribunal is wrong
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