Author Topic: My experience of the Capita PIP assessment **Mentions SH/SUI**  (Read 16546 times)

0 Members and 3 Guests are viewing this topic.

Offline Vermilion

  • 18+
  • Usually here
  • ***
  • Posts: 5200
My experience of the Capita PIP assessment **Mentions SH/SUI**
« on: November 02, 2017, 09:39:19 PM »
So I've had my PIP assessment with Capita (I don't want to say exactly where because I don't want to risk being identified). The main reason for my claim was for my social anxiety/difficulty getting outside/using public transport and also for the depression side for the days when I can't get out of bed.
I took 2 family members into the assessment and recorded it, if you want to record it it has to be on a CD or cassette tape (dead formats huh!) and you can't use tablets/laptops/phones etc, it has to be a recorder only. You also have provide the assessor with a copy at the end of your assessment. It's best to let them know a few daus beforehand too.
Obviously I was extremely distressed because talking to a stranger is extremely difficult for me and I was shaking and found it difficult to breathe and kept having to take my inhaler. Not an easy experience.
The assessment itself wasn't as bad as I expected. She asked about how I manage to do daily things such as getting dressed/showered, getting about, using public transport, how I manage my diabetes care and my medication and how often I struggle with these. I explained that it's variable and that seemed to be OK. She did ask about SH but it wasn't too detailed, just asked what methods I use, how often it happens and whether I need medical attention or not. She also asked about SUI thoughts and this wasn't too detailed, she didn't as about specific plans or details of previous attempts, just how often I get them and how I deal with them. She asked about the treatment plan, how often I see the doctor, am I under the MH teams, am I on medication for my MH and at what doses.
Not a pleasant experience but it could have been much worse. I've heard a lot of horror stories about these assessments and thankfully mine wasn't too bad, it seemed to go as well as these assessments can go. I don't know if they were nicer because I had people supporting me and because I recorded the assessment, that is a possibility. I don't know what the outcome will be yet though...

I was extremely stressed about this assessment and it caused me to do quite a bit of harm to myself but I  hope my experience helps to reassure others.  :).
Rabbits are better than people

Offline Tucan

  • 18+
  • Always here
  • ***
  • Posts: 13008
Re: My experience of the Capita PIP assessment **Mentions SH/SUI**
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2017, 10:25:49 PM »
I am happy that it wasn't too bad for you. Well done for going.
now hand over the tea bags and we won't have any trouble.... :police:

Offline Vermilion

  • 18+
  • Usually here
  • ***
  • Posts: 5200
Re: My experience of the Capita PIP assessment **Mentions SH/SUI**
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2017, 12:23:19 PM »
Thanks. I hope that this post will help others.
Rabbits are better than people

Offline Vermilion

  • 18+
  • Usually here
  • ***
  • Posts: 5200
Re: My experience of the Capita PIP assessment **Mentions SH/SUI**
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2018, 11:27:42 AM »
It seems that they're liars; most of what they said is bullsh** and other symptoms have been downplayed. Do not trust them. The are sneaky liars who crap on the vulnerable on behalf of the government.
Rabbits are better than people

Offline Tucan

  • 18+
  • Always here
  • ***
  • Posts: 13008
Re: My experience of the Capita PIP assessment **Mentions SH/SUI**
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2018, 12:07:16 PM »
Oh no. I am sorry that things went badly for you.
now hand over the tea bags and we won't have any trouble.... :police:

Offline Vermilion

  • 18+
  • Usually here
  • ***
  • Posts: 5200
Re: My experience of the Capita PIP assessment **Mentions SH/SUI**
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2018, 07:07:34 PM »
It confirms what I've known all along; society doesn't give a sh** about people like me. I'm top chaotic to work but can't get support, be it financial or otherwise. There is no place for me, I do not belong in this world.
Rabbits are better than people

Offline Tucan

  • 18+
  • Always here
  • ***
  • Posts: 13008
Re: My experience of the Capita PIP assessment **Mentions SH/SUI**
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2018, 07:09:31 PM »
You are a lovely person and you do belong in this world.
now hand over the tea bags and we won't have any trouble.... :police:

Offline Vermilion

  • 18+
  • Usually here
  • ***
  • Posts: 5200
Re: My experience of the Capita PIP assessment **Mentions SH/SUI**
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2018, 11:15:00 AM »
I really don't think so. I've written before about how society doesn't give a sh** and wants people like me gone and this is just more proof of what I've known all along. The things that I struggle with are not a big deal and because I still try and do small things they use it against me. Perhaps they are right do so.
Rabbits are better than people

Offline Tucan

  • 18+
  • Always here
  • ***
  • Posts: 13008
Re: My experience of the Capita PIP assessment **Mentions SH/SUI**
« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2018, 03:42:30 PM »
 :hug2:
now hand over the tea bags and we won't have any trouble.... :police:

Offline Vermilion

  • 18+
  • Usually here
  • ***
  • Posts: 5200
Re: My experience of the Capita PIP assessment **Mentions SH/SUI**
« Reply #9 on: April 04, 2018, 10:59:27 AM »
I've had the appeal pack back.

I was assessed by a paramedic so I guess there won't be much understanding about MH, but that sums up the attitudes of society in general.

I'm mostly claiming for mobility because I can't use public transport or drive because my anxiety is so bad. She wrote that I only need prompting but I can't do it at all, even a car journey with my family is really difficult. I just want a little extra money to pay for taxis and petrol money for people who come up to help me get to appts/shopping etc. I'm doubting my entitlement now though.

The DWP response accused me of exaggerating and they made it clear that they 'oppose this appeal'. I feel really sh** about myself tbh.

 (Though it's with a very small grin that I remember  that the letters DWP also spell the welsh word for stupid...)

Some other things were downplayed too. I'll post more another time because I'm starting to get a bit upset and anxious now. Going through the form is really difficult.  :(
Rabbits are better than people