The new measure would allow claimants to see the completed health assessment report.
People making a new claim for Personal Independence Payment may soon be able to read the assessment findings after the Health Professional has completed their report, according to the Department for Work and Pensions . Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Mims Davies MP said this new measure is currently being tested to “understand the impact of sharing assessment reports with PIP claimants by default”.
“As part of the evaluation, we will gather insight from claimants to understand whether sharing the assessment report provides them with the opportunity to clarify evidence so that we can make the right decision as early as possible and improve trust and transparency in the decision-making process.
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.
Pause, reflect and reply Break your answer down and take them through how you complete tasks step-by-step to paint an accurate picture of how your disability or health condition affects you.
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