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11 months 6 days ago #286237 by Kevsue19
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I am in the middle of my PIP review, having extended the return date from 25/12 to 9/1! As I have been through this a few times before, I have collected quite a lot of evidence, and I have also completed several days of your template diary. This means I have many pages of evidence , which I believe to all be “relevant” but is there such a thing as “too much” ? I do have complex issues, so have letters about each of the medical conditions and procedures done over the last 3 1/2 years too, and I asked my GP to print off my list of conditions and medications. I also have a letter from the museum that I volunteer at one afternoon a week which confirms what I do and my “limitations” and a statment from my husband who is my carer, confirming what he does for me every day .
Whilst there is no doubt my conditions have got worse, I think my points should more or less stay the same, but I do want to tell them the whole story. I also remember on my last (telephone) review in 2020 the HP commented “ oh I like to see lots of information “
This is the only benefit I can claim, so whilst I have been through this before, unusually for me, I lack confidence!
Whilst there is no doubt my conditions have got worse, I think my points should more or less stay the same, but I do want to tell them the whole story. I also remember on my last (telephone) review in 2020 the HP commented “ oh I like to see lots of information “
This is the only benefit I can claim, so whilst I have been through this before, unusually for me, I lack confidence!
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11 months 6 days ago #286242 by Gary
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Hi Evelyn
You should only send in evidence that supports how your condition affects you. What DWP do not want is appointment letters as they only show that you had an appointment not the out come of the appointment.
The outcome letters from the appointment are important to send in as they usually contain a diagnose, day diaries are good as well as supporting documents.
If you regularly see a consultant over many years then sending in a copy of each outcome letter is not necessary, I usually send in a copy of the first outcome letter followed by the most recent providing it is about the same condition, if other conditions are mentioned in the outcome letter then send in those.
Some claimants send in nothing others send in war and peace, it is up to the claimant to best describe how their condition affects them.
Gary
You should only send in evidence that supports how your condition affects you. What DWP do not want is appointment letters as they only show that you had an appointment not the out come of the appointment.
The outcome letters from the appointment are important to send in as they usually contain a diagnose, day diaries are good as well as supporting documents.
If you regularly see a consultant over many years then sending in a copy of each outcome letter is not necessary, I usually send in a copy of the first outcome letter followed by the most recent providing it is about the same condition, if other conditions are mentioned in the outcome letter then send in those.
Some claimants send in nothing others send in war and peace, it is up to the claimant to best describe how their condition affects them.
Gary
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11 months 6 days ago #286244 by Kevsue19
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Thank you - I will review it all when I am ready to send it off, it does relate to deterioration in my conditions. I must be a “war and peace” person! It would feel wrong to me not to send in anything, as I think the evidence should “ paint the picture” for whoever looks at it.
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11 months 6 days ago #286255 by Chris
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Good luck Evelyn - fingers crossed!
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Regards, Chris.
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