You might have a doctor who writes you a lovely note saying you need a car. That’s sweet. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will probably stick that note in a folder and ignore it. The assessment is king, not the doctor’s handwriting.
It’s a weird system. Your GP knows you’ve hobbled into their surgery for ten years, but the DWP wants a form filled out by a random nurse or a video call where you describe your pain. It’s like asking a stranger to guess your favourite flavour of ice cream based on your shoe size.
Appeals are normal. More than half of all PIP decisions are overturned at tribunal. So if you get a “no”, don’t cry into your tea. Just appeal like a champ and bring your evidence.
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