Home visit?!

Thanks very much Foss27! That explains it perfectly re the recording...!!

I called the DWP today to check they'd received my forms and was told ATOS is handling my PIP application, even though this is a capita area... The man I spoke to said they may have enough evidence on the system not to need a face to face assessment, but that if they do he doesn't think I can have a home assessment regardless of doctor's letter as ATOS only offer home assessments as 'exceptions'. I'm feeling a bit disheartened by that to be honest and unsure how to proceed...

Zoe

Gordon hi and many thanks for the reply and info once again!

I see! Are paper based assessments common re Atos then?! I will wait to see what they say then!

Re the home assessment; my GP has already written a letter stating I cannot attend an assessment at a centre due to the variability in and fluctuations of my conditions that leave me bedbound when they flare. The gentleman I spoke to from the DWP PIP helpline today though said Atos would disregard this, as they only offer home assessments as 'exceptions' and can disregard a doctor's recommendation for a home assessment. That's why the feeling disheartened really, as I can do nothing else than produce a letter from a medical professional who knows me stating I cannot attend at a centre...!

Zoe

Zoe wrote: Gordon hi and many thanks for the reply and info once again!

I see! Are paper based assessments common re Atos then?! I will wait to see what they say then!

Re the home assessment; my GP has already written a letter stating I cannot attend an assessment at a centre due to the variability in and fluctuations of my conditions that leave me bedbound when they flare. The gentleman I spoke to from the DWP PIP helpline today though said Atos would disregard this, as they only offer home assessments as 'exceptions' and can disregard a doctor's recommendation for a home assessment. That's why the feeling disheartened really, as I can do nothing else than produce a letter from a medical professional who knows me stating I cannot attend at a centre...!

Zoe

Hi Z,

At this time, we have not seen a large amount of paper based assessment for PIP even though extra guidance was given to The PIP Assessment Providers of where paper based assessments may be appropriate.

As seen in the latest version of : The PIP Assessment Guide which was updated on 28th July 2015.

Only ATOS can decide whether or not you have provided enough evidence for a paper based assessment or not.

With regards to ATOS not providing a Home Assessment, if they don't and ignore your G.P. letter, you may find : This Post informative.

bro58

hi bro58 and thanks for the reply and info.

So from what I understand of Atos refuse to take the GP's letter into account re the home assessment and offer a centre assessment instead, I can then write to them to 'remind' them of 'reasonable adjustments'! Hopefully it won't come to that, but ok it's good to know there's something one can do if it does...

Why can't this process be more straightforward and/or a bit less like a battle for folk!!

Zoe

Zoe wrote: hi bro58 and thanks for the reply and info.

So from what I understand of Atos refuse to take the GP's letter into account re the home assessment and offer a centre assessment instead, I can then write to them to 'remind' them of 'reasonable adjustments'! Hopefully it won't come to that, but ok it's good to know there's something one can do if it does...

Why can't this process be more straightforward and/or a bit less like a battle for folk!!

Zoe

Hi Z,

Yes, if it becomes necessary, you could cite "Reasonable Adjustments" under The Equality Act 2010, if you feel that they are applicable to you.

bro58