Published on 12, July, 2020
I got refused pip and given a grand total of 2 points! I figured they would screw me over but shocked that they completely ignored my autism report which clearly detailed issues I have let alone contemplate points for food issues I have with my IBS or my anxiety. They literally wrote the opposite of what the report says! Depressing though it is I'll ask for mandatory reconsideration but what should I include? I didn't get a doctors letter as I'm new to the surgery and don't go that much but got an appointment next week. I tried calling dwp for my assessment getting sent out but systems are down at the moment. What annoys me most is I got a paper assessment, how on earth can they score 2 points without asking me anything and ignoring what I wrote and the assessment I included??
I found this page really helpful: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/help-with-your-claim/fill-in-form-pip/Not only do you have to answer the questions, you have to list out item by item how that impacts your life and why you feel it is linked to your health condition. Eg. I struggle to socialise with people because leaving the house is hard for me. I feel extremely anxious meeting new people or going to places I am not familiar with. I struggle to know what to say or when to speak in group settings. This is because of my autism.