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3 weeks 1 day ago #314070 by BIS
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Hi Katiee
Mostly, they consider an aid - something that has specifically been designed for a disabled person. So for example - someone might say they use a sat nav - but unless it is a specialist one, it will be discounted as many people use a sat nav or google maps to get around. However, my view is to put something down if you feel it makes a difference, and then it's up to them whether they want to consider it or discount it. I would definitely include the changes you have mentioned to your clothing and underwear as these are not things people without the condition have to consider.
Yes, do say what you think you should get and why. In terms of your fibromyalgia. I don't know whether you have had a referral to a pain clinic - that's on your GP, not you, but after that, there is very little. Some people get offered physio or hydrotherapy - but so much depends on what is available in your area and the knowledge or sympathy of your GP. If you have not been referred to anything, it is no indicator of the severity of your condition or how much pain you are in. Most doctors will refer your for some CBT but there is an extreme shortage of services and you shouldn't be penalised for that.
I probably shouldn't say so, but I think your assessor sounds a complete idiot. Who cares whether you have GCSEs or not? It's not relevant to the PIP criteria and simply demonstrates her innate prejudice.
As for you not having a long medical history... You do.... it just hasn't been documented or diagnosed for a long time, and that happens to a lot of people. The average adult with ADHD has to wait two to eight years to be diagnosed and that's when they know something is wrong. To be considered for PIP, you only have to demonstrate that you have had a condition for the three months before you apply and that it will continue for the 9 months afterwards. You clearly fulfil that criteria - so I don't know what she was going on about.
I know this is making you feel rubbish, but don't let some complete stranger who knows nothing about you make things worse. You are the expert of your condition and your lived experience, and don't let their crass and inaccurate comments play around in your head.
BIS
Mostly, they consider an aid - something that has specifically been designed for a disabled person. So for example - someone might say they use a sat nav - but unless it is a specialist one, it will be discounted as many people use a sat nav or google maps to get around. However, my view is to put something down if you feel it makes a difference, and then it's up to them whether they want to consider it or discount it. I would definitely include the changes you have mentioned to your clothing and underwear as these are not things people without the condition have to consider.
Yes, do say what you think you should get and why. In terms of your fibromyalgia. I don't know whether you have had a referral to a pain clinic - that's on your GP, not you, but after that, there is very little. Some people get offered physio or hydrotherapy - but so much depends on what is available in your area and the knowledge or sympathy of your GP. If you have not been referred to anything, it is no indicator of the severity of your condition or how much pain you are in. Most doctors will refer your for some CBT but there is an extreme shortage of services and you shouldn't be penalised for that.
I probably shouldn't say so, but I think your assessor sounds a complete idiot. Who cares whether you have GCSEs or not? It's not relevant to the PIP criteria and simply demonstrates her innate prejudice.
As for you not having a long medical history... You do.... it just hasn't been documented or diagnosed for a long time, and that happens to a lot of people. The average adult with ADHD has to wait two to eight years to be diagnosed and that's when they know something is wrong. To be considered for PIP, you only have to demonstrate that you have had a condition for the three months before you apply and that it will continue for the 9 months afterwards. You clearly fulfil that criteria - so I don't know what she was going on about.
I know this is making you feel rubbish, but don't let some complete stranger who knows nothing about you make things worse. You are the expert of your condition and your lived experience, and don't let their crass and inaccurate comments play around in your head.
BIS
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1 week 6 days ago #314151 by Katiee
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Today my mandatory reconsideration has been sent, WITHIN THE 1 MONTH 🎉
It's taken days to complete, but I've got it, and I think I've made it clear that the assessors report was below par and ignored plenty of evidence.
I can forget about it now until I receive a response with zero award still, but at least it's off my mind for a bit.
One thing I did notice is my decision letter has no information about how to make a request for a mandatory reconcideration!! Ive just sent it to the address on the front of the letter. Absolutely useless they are.
I also sent an email to capita regarding the assessors report and 2 missing CDs requested now. As I was doing the mandatory reconsideration it was very clear that the assessor has only looked at the previous PIP assessments from January 2024 and not any of the relevant evidence! I'm not expecting this to change anything, but it sure made me feel better!
Thank you all so much for your help getting this far!
It's taken days to complete, but I've got it, and I think I've made it clear that the assessors report was below par and ignored plenty of evidence.
I can forget about it now until I receive a response with zero award still, but at least it's off my mind for a bit.
One thing I did notice is my decision letter has no information about how to make a request for a mandatory reconcideration!! Ive just sent it to the address on the front of the letter. Absolutely useless they are.
I also sent an email to capita regarding the assessors report and 2 missing CDs requested now. As I was doing the mandatory reconsideration it was very clear that the assessor has only looked at the previous PIP assessments from January 2024 and not any of the relevant evidence! I'm not expecting this to change anything, but it sure made me feel better!
Thank you all so much for your help getting this far!
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1 week 6 days ago #314156 by LL26
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Hi Katiee,
Well done. Yes, a waiting game, but you might yet get lucky. Good luck and fingers crossed.
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Well done. Yes, a waiting game, but you might yet get lucky. Good luck and fingers crossed.
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