PIP 2: Where to state problem attending a F2F

Looking back on last year’s ESA 50 there was a page near the beginning of the form in which the claimant could state problems he/she might face in reaching/ attending a face-to-face assessment at an Atos venue. Using the PDF version of the form and continuing onto an addition sheet I was able to give a rapid description of my disability before the first specific question. I placed in the support group without a medical.

The PIP 2 form is rather more difficult to complete for want of a downloadable PDF. The spaces for my carer to write is very small. When my “invitation” arrives, I shall be including many additional pages but there is not obvious place to state problems getting to and attending an Atos (or Capita) centre. Where is this information best located?

• Within each relevant answer?
• In additional information?
• Both of the above?
• Elsewhere in the form?

Thanks,

Mari

I have a lot of additional information! Would references to problems getting to a centre, mobilising within it, and other major physical difficulties be appropriate either in the body of an answer (Q3-14) as well as in the extra information in reply to Q15?

Mari

Hi MW,

If you are still in The SG at the time, and "Mobilising" was one of/the reason for SG status, you could cite this as proof that you have recognised limitations in "Walking" aided or unaided and self propelling a manual wheelchair unaided.

This would be a good indication that you would not be able/struggle to attend a PIP Consultation Centre.

Remember, it is 20 metres for PIP Enhanced Mobility, not the 50 metres for SG "Mobilising", so don't "paint yourself into a corner" with any clear cut statements.

bro58

Thanks, Gordon That's how I'll plan it in readiness for the invitation.