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PIP Appeal details

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So, I need to appeal my PIP decision. I have a hard time explaining things so I've been reading through the legislation and racking my brain to try and come up with something reasonable. Its not finished yet, but I've written a few paragraphs and some notes on the back of an envelope which I will type out below, in the hope that anyone reading could tell me if it makes sense, or if they have any suggestions on how to word it better. 

I got 0 points for mobility (I was hoping to get 8 to claim lower rate). I got 4 points for daily living (this was for social stuff, not sure if I'll be able to get any more here).

Here goes:

I got 4 points for "Needs social support to be able to engage with other people". The 8 point one requires you to have "overwhelming psychological distress". I'm not sure what this means or whether it would apply to me. The problem I have with social situations is that I have considerable social anxiety and often go out of my way to avoid people (even people I know), but this just exacerbates the loneliness and isolation. I do at times get worn out from dealing with other people. I can easily go several weeks at a time without speaking to anyone else except very brief interactions in shops etc. Any opinions on this are welcome.

Managing treatments - Got 0 points for this. I have had medication and psychotherapy before which has helped my conditions. I would like to consider having treatment again if any is available but I will need help to access this. - Not sure of the best way to explain this to DWP droids but I'm sure people here will be sympathetic to what I'm on about.

Making budgeting decisions - Might be able to get a couple of points for this but really not sure.

Planning and Following Journeys - I usually do the same journey repeatedly. Less frequent journeys need a lot of planning. Quite often I don't even bother going out due to tiredness. Need time afterwards to get over the stress. Therefore this cannot be done "repeatedly or reliably".

Other:-

The decision maker brought up the fact that I had driving lessons. I don't see how taking a few driving lessons 18 years ago is of any relevance to a PIP claim today. But even if it was I think I would have difficulty with concentration.

I have been suicidal a lot this last few years and am not sure whether to mention that I almost jumped out in front of a car a few months ago. I am very embarrassed writing this. I've lost count of the number of times I've stayed at home so I can listen to loud music to try and shut out intrusive thoughts. I have no medical evidence for this but I have discussed it with the Samaritans [yes, I know their phone number and address before anyone tells me].

Assessment - I do not particularly remember how I felt at or after the assessment but according to my diary I was tired, felt suicidal and was angry and upset about being reminded about my illnesses.  The assessor, who did not have a name or job title, did not appear to have a copy of my claim form.

Medical Report - I have asked the DWP twice to supply a copy of this but after three months they have not done so. I have forwarded a complaint to my MP. It is difficult to write an appeal if I cannot see what evidence has been used.

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It took me a lot of effort and stress to come up with that so if anyone has any thoughts, please let me know. Thanks.

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  • I am not an expert on this, but I read the info on the gov.uk website and the medical report would be something you supplied to them in the original application, so they would expect you to know.

    If you didn't supply one, they won't have it. They could have asked your doctor for additional information if they needed it.

    Managing treatments is related to whether you need help to take any medicine, to stop you forgetting, or whether you have problems attending any treatment sessions. It is not about whether you would like or need more. I think this would be managed by your GP.

    I would expect journeys to include going to the shops. If you can leave your house every few days, walk to the shops, buy food etc. even if you don't talk to people, then you can manage being out and about.  If a trip left you unable to do anything else then this may count, but this is what the assessment meeting should have looked at.

    If you want to ask for a decision to be reviewed (Mandatory Reconsideration) you are usually supposed to appeal within 1 month, but it can be longer if there is a good reason.

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  • I am not an expert on this, but I read the info on the gov.uk website and the medical report would be something you supplied to them in the original application, so they would expect you to know.

    If you didn't supply one, they won't have it. They could have asked your doctor for additional information if they needed it.

    Managing treatments is related to whether you need help to take any medicine, to stop you forgetting, or whether you have problems attending any treatment sessions. It is not about whether you would like or need more. I think this would be managed by your GP.

    I would expect journeys to include going to the shops. If you can leave your house every few days, walk to the shops, buy food etc. even if you don't talk to people, then you can manage being out and about.  If a trip left you unable to do anything else then this may count, but this is what the assessment meeting should have looked at.

    If you want to ask for a decision to be reviewed (Mandatory Reconsideration) you are usually supposed to appeal within 1 month, but it can be longer if there is a good reason.

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