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1 week 4 days ago #294673 by Greeny1210
Radom PIP phone "consultation" with 1 weeks notice - New company HAAS was created by Greeny1210
Hi guys
I am stressing out a bit as I have just received a text from a company called "Health Assessment Advisory Service" (HAAS) Saying I have a phone consultation with them in 7 days which is a joke IMHO
I was awarded higher rate for both a few years ago for a spinal cord injury and was sent review papers last year (no changes for the better) but it was a last-minute rush (also have ADHD so I tend to do that with everything) so I had no chance to photocopy the stuff I sent off so...Nothing for me to refer back to, I also used the benefits services of a spinal cord injury charity for my initial claim and it's a lot longer than a weeks wait to speak to them initially once your case isn't active so to speak.
Now all my dealings have been face-to-face despite it being awkward, but for such a big thing I prefer it I think even though I always get screwed to some extent and have to fight their blatant lies, is this the new way they are doing things? I know they are looking to screw us disabled people once more so I am highly suspicious, how am I meant to get any info ready I may need In one week?
it doesn't help it's 9 am and I am generally awake till between 4-7 am as my sleep is shocking so I'll be an incoherent mess anyway:unsure:
is this the kind of "consultation" where they can stop my pip etc or more casual? surely I need to have spoken to an advisor and have my review forms in front of me?
any advise much appreciated
cheers
I am stressing out a bit as I have just received a text from a company called "Health Assessment Advisory Service" (HAAS) Saying I have a phone consultation with them in 7 days which is a joke IMHO
I was awarded higher rate for both a few years ago for a spinal cord injury and was sent review papers last year (no changes for the better) but it was a last-minute rush (also have ADHD so I tend to do that with everything) so I had no chance to photocopy the stuff I sent off so...Nothing for me to refer back to, I also used the benefits services of a spinal cord injury charity for my initial claim and it's a lot longer than a weeks wait to speak to them initially once your case isn't active so to speak.
Now all my dealings have been face-to-face despite it being awkward, but for such a big thing I prefer it I think even though I always get screwed to some extent and have to fight their blatant lies, is this the new way they are doing things? I know they are looking to screw us disabled people once more so I am highly suspicious, how am I meant to get any info ready I may need In one week?
it doesn't help it's 9 am and I am generally awake till between 4-7 am as my sleep is shocking so I'll be an incoherent mess anyway:unsure:
is this the kind of "consultation" where they can stop my pip etc or more casual? surely I need to have spoken to an advisor and have my review forms in front of me?
any advise much appreciated
cheers
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1 week 21 hours ago #294801 by BIS
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Replied by BIS on topic Radom PIP phone "consultation" with 1 weeks notice - New company HAAS
Hi Greeny1210
The assessment services are supposed to give you 7 days' notice, which they have done so - this isn't a new thing. Since the pandemic, the majority of assessments have been carried out over the phone. Very few assessments have been done face-to-face.
If you want a face-to-face interview - you could ask them if they would do one. As this company is new, I have no idea whether they are conducting any face-to-face interviews. If the time is not right for you - you could also ask them to change the time.
I assume that the 'consultation' is a proper assessment - but I could be wrong, and you would need to confirm that when the person rings. The call may be to confirm what you put on your review form. Either way - I would never assume these calls are 'casual'. I hope that by now you would have received written confirmation of the call.
BIS
The assessment services are supposed to give you 7 days' notice, which they have done so - this isn't a new thing. Since the pandemic, the majority of assessments have been carried out over the phone. Very few assessments have been done face-to-face.
If you want a face-to-face interview - you could ask them if they would do one. As this company is new, I have no idea whether they are conducting any face-to-face interviews. If the time is not right for you - you could also ask them to change the time.
I assume that the 'consultation' is a proper assessment - but I could be wrong, and you would need to confirm that when the person rings. The call may be to confirm what you put on your review form. Either way - I would never assume these calls are 'casual'. I hope that by now you would have received written confirmation of the call.
BIS
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