Appealing PIP decision

I see you won your appeal I’m hoping for some advice if possible as I’m in the same situation today x

I write 3 years ago on this thread I was waiting for a hearing the final part of the appeal process - I ended up being awarded more than I was originally applying for.

Not sure how much help I can offer, perhaps what sort of things they're likely to ask etc,  but happy to try and help if I can. 

All the best,

Hi yes I’d really like some help!

my daughters writing her letter but it’s so did heartening for her!!

I think Chips write some good advice.

We all have a tendency to play things down and pretend we understand or 'are OK' with everything we feel we're supposed to be. It's important not to do that, and focus on how things are at their worst - this is really the no.1 thing to be aware of.

PIP write that I was "relaxed and talking to my son in the waiting room". In reality, being in an empty room while being offered hot drinks with your family, is not representative of an average day. It's hard to say what their intention was, but I felt there was an effort to empathise scenarios which could be interpreted as things were 'not so bad'.

Again, in my case, I found a common theme in the letters addressing my appeal, was the avoidance of nuance, essentially treating me as a person who did not have Autism, but had 'some' struggles. I found it worth highlighting oversimplification as they can be so ubiquitous, but really shouldn't be in the context of a competent assessor.

It is often stressful and I really feel for your daughter.. .I ended up attending a hearing. They were however relaxed and friendly, but importantly had someone qualified. 

If you have any specific questions, I'm happy to reply.

I think Chips write some good advice.

We all have a tendency to play things down and pretend we understand or 'are OK' with everything we feel we're supposed to be. It's important not to do that, and focus on how things are at their worst - this is really the no.1 thing to be aware of.

PIP write that I was "relaxed and talking to my son in the waiting room". In reality, being in an empty room while being offered hot drinks with your family, is not representative of an average day. It's hard to say what their intention was, but I felt there was an effort to empathise scenarios which could be interpreted as things were 'not so bad'.

Again, in my case, I found a common theme in the letters addressing my appeal, was the avoidance of nuance, essentially treating me as a person who did not have Autism, but had 'some' struggles. I found it worth highlighting oversimplification as they can be so ubiquitous, but really shouldn't be in the context of a competent assessor.

It is often stressful and I really feel for your daughter.. .I ended up attending a hearing. They were however relaxed and friendly, but importantly had someone qualified. 

If you have any specific questions, I'm happy to reply.