The DWP Minister has given an update on PIP assessments after a question from an SNP MP
A month after radical reforms to the Personal Independence Payment benefit, a Department for Work and Pensions minister has provided some further information about how the new work capability assessments will work.
Ms Davies also said: "No assessment has been made of the potential mental health impact of PIP assessments, although customer experience is something that is continually monitored. It would be extremely difficult to objectively separate the specific impact of assessments on mental health from other contributory factors."
However, the consultation process is slightly different and face-to-face assessments will only take place if necessary or at the request of the applicant - find out more here. Talking about how your condition affects you A helpful guide on the Citizens Advice website says that you should be prepared to talk about how your condition affects you even if you’ve already detailed it on your PIP evidence form .It’s also a good idea to have a copy of your PIP evidence claim form with you for telephone, video and face-to-face assessments, that way you, or something with you, can refer back to it.
During the telephone assessment you may be asked to describe how you complete simple tasks such as preparing and cooking food, getting washed and dressed and how you move around outside the home. Don’t rush to respond, remember they are looking at your claim form and asking the same questions you have already answered.
The assessor will also make a note of your mental state during the assessment - for example, they will record whether you look or sound depressed or happy, tense or relaxed and how you cope with social interaction.
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