Law Centre Digital Guide PIP Part 2

Part 2 of a Digital Guide published by Law Centre (NI) to assist individuals without representation appealing a decision on a Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
This part of the guide provides an opportunity to view a fictitious PIP appeal. Not all appeals are exactly the same, however this part of the guide is designed to familiarise individuals bringing an appeal with the likely format of the actual appeal hearing itself. It also illustrates the type of questions that might be asked by an appeal panel. Finally, the guide explains next steps where an appeal is successful or the potential options open to an unsuccessful appellant.
Part 1 of the guide is available at the following link: • Video
Produced by NVTV.

[@peaceatlast2684]

Thank you for this. I think it is dreadful how many peoples situations have been made much worse by the introduction of PIP.. Disabled people have been treated worse than criminals. they have had their benefits stopped and their access to vital care has been limited....The system is not working and making vulnerable people feel much worse about their conditions. .Shameful really!!!!! the law needs to act swiftly to protect these people.

[@susansherlock6934]

The questioning...does it really put people at ease?

[@Sthmohtwenty]

The law is total b/s ...its must overhauled asap

[@jetnight88]

This is disgusting because they have no right to judge. Why should they prove they have a disability and why is there too much questions ffs

[@MattEssex33]

The questions are absolutely appalling.

[@ellec7007]

It would be great if Tribunals were like this. The judge at my son's PIP tribunal was unpleasant and condescending and wouldn't let me or the representative speak. She asked us questions, but didn't let us finish explaining anything. She was far from impartial and we felt more like we were on trial. The panel did award him 5 and 4 points, but we were unable to argue further criteria that applied. Awful experience.

[@windsorcastle8889]

I was so lucky and had a brilliant panel at my PIP tribunal. It took about 10 minutes and they awarded me top mobility and top personal. They had looked at my medical evidence before I went in.

[@TheBerfin252]

Hey if you dont mind me asking, what kind of medical records did you take in? Like a diagonisis or something else?

[@mariamkhan320]

Hi what did you say and how did you describe your day to day for enhanced mobility

[@cduk6961]

I had a 22 minute assessment. I don't know the outcome. I can't go through with this. It's giving me anxiety even watching this. Thanks for the video.

[@Rosie-bz1gz]

I've been on enhanced disability living allowance since 2005 until 7/18 . I was given standard rate and waited 10 months for tribunal and went today 23/8/19. As soon as I went in the panel introduced themselves and told me they are giving me enhanced pip back for 5 years from last year. I have transverse myelitis, hydromelia, bilateral hip bursitis, transverse myelitis, osteoarthritis. I was in for 2-3 minutes as they had already made the decision before I went in.

[@aliyah7869]

O O were u called into the hearing? I went with my son, the panel never bothered calling us in and awarded him in his absence

[@Rosie-bz1gz]

aliyah7869 Yes I was called in but I think they had only just read the bundle and extra evidence. It was very quiet and called in 20 minutes early at 11am instead of 11.20. I asked about claiming taxi money back, the clerk told me to put 11.20 not the actual time we went in. We left 11.30 when the taxi came but still no once else waiting.

[@aliyah7869]

O O u must be relieved being awarded for five years. I think in few years they’ll probably just award you further few years as with such conditions that just will remain, they don’t really ask you to reapply. But pisstaking thing is the initial assessment, done by so called professional who don’t hv a clue! Thanks for respond

[@Rosie-bz1gz]

aliyah7869 The assessment was shocking and the physical consisted of crossing arms and legs. I was rushed through each question and before I answered one question she moved to the next one. My conditions are in specialists letters and MRI and ultrasound but they were all ignored. The mandatory process is as corrupt as the assessment with so many lies about you.

[@Rosie-bz1gz]

What was the outcome of this

[@knockedoutloaded279]

How can you prove depression and anxiety..?

[@ryandavies9052]

doctors records

[@Sthmohtwenty]

@@ryandavies9052 Dr r some b........

[@babytt8487]

No you need a private assessment dont rely on your drs unless you're in the jurisdiction of primary mental health services.

[@rosiered759]

I was in and out in 3 minutes and full pip was given back

[@Sthmohtwenty]

May I ask what is u I.lness

[@muppetsshowupatspeakerscor579]

One of the panelists can do with the pip herself.

[@davieleerio]

I agree!!

[@Sthmohtwenty]

4 real d c.......eye one lol

[@benbridgen1426]

I got pip straight aways but I had to go to a tribunal foe esa got that too

[@kiltman2]

This is a great video series, thank you

[@Sthmohtwenty]

I have the exact health issues and i was getting pip but i was doing a bit of cleaning job ..just to get out from my room.....but was never told i had 2 infom dwp ...then they find out about my cleaning and wS interview under caution and pip was stop iii iappeal it but no luck ...

[@denisesaunders3067]

I lost the site in my left eye in 1984 through hypertension which damaged the nerves.in my left eye.and i now have problems in my right eye, its blurred now and has gotten worse.i cant go on a journey alone because of my eyesight.fallen over.bumping into people. Now am also unfit for work after doing a work capability test.am dreading my assement.

[@clairesteele9062]

Hi do you get off this lump of chaos if nhs won't funf D trusts legal therapeutic pt paid work cleared by Dr if w00 pw 8kper annum per person

[@mckenna9489]

What kind of evidence? Specialist reports ect..?

[@darrelking565]

Think he has a bad back.

[@samarlaska8334]

I have tomorrow appeal meeting.. I feeling nervosue... I have chronic back pain..both legs broking in past...feeling tingling on both legs and hands..depression and anxiety.. I just hope they accepted me...I feeling now very bad nervouse

[@Meditation-Universe]

How did it go? I've got mine in a few days. Can't sleep with the anxiety

[@samarlaska8334]

@@Meditation-Universe everything was great 🙂 I won .. I also feeling depresion🤣🤣 but it wasn't so terrible... thank God I won

[@Meditation-Universe]

I had enhanced mobility, and the judge ordered I should of got lower rate dla aswell. So I'm getting that, plus 14 months backpay

[@Meditation-Universe]

@@samarlaska8334 yeah. I want to get back into work. And now I don't have to worry about finances as much I can concentrate on mental health fully. Sooner I get better and into work, the better

[@reforest_71]

@@Meditation-Universe what did you do to win ours is tomorrow