pip assessment appointment 50 miles away from my home help!

[billy2504]

just received my first pip appointment which will mean a 100 mile round trip what on earth makes them believe i could get there i cannot get into my own town centre in derby without help.any advice would be gratefully received. thankyou

[Kati]

Re: pip assessment appointment 50 miles away from my home help!

I thought (I'll have to check up on it tho') that a pip assessment had to be a 45min journey max each way?? how long would 100 miles take you on public transport??

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can you not push for a home assessment/visit??

[enaid]

Re: pip assessment appointment 50 miles away from my home help!

I think it is a max of 90 mins each way by public transport, you can google a route planner and fine out your exact times from your house to the venue.
You could get a note from your GP and quote the 90 minute rule in the event you have to cancel, but be aware I THINK you are only allowed to cancel once.
The back log is supposedly clearing now and maybe see if there is a nearer assessment centre you could tell them you can go to.

[Mabel]

Re: pip assessment appointment 50 miles away from my home help!

The PIP assessment can be 90 minutes away from home.
Please see link below
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/be...ur-assessment/
Good Luck
Mabel

[Mooks]

Re: pip assessment appointment 50 miles away from my home help!

Hi sorry for hyjacking the thread but my stepsons in the same situation a letter arrived today for his pip assessment in Leeds next Wednesday we live in sheffield . Totally broke we can't afford the 55 quid each way taxi fare just ridiculous..
It's bout 35 miles from here would take bout a hour by train then taxi to wherever it is. And back again !!
Surely there's a centre in sheffield ? Any info gratefully received
Thanks

[Kati]

Re: pip assessment appointment 50 miles away from my home help!

Hi sorry for hyjacking the thread but my stepsons in the same situation a letter arrived today for his pip assessment in Leeds next Wednesday we live in sheffield . Totally broke we can't afford the 55 quid each way taxi fare just ridiculous..
It's bout 35 miles from here would take bout a hour by train then taxi to wherever it is. And back again !!
Surely there's a centre in sheffield ? Any info gratefully received
Thanks

You should be able to claim travel expenses, but you'll only get them AFTER the assessment (and taxi's if you get it approved beforehand) - https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/be...ur-assessment/

Travel expenses

The cost of the journey from your home to the assessment centre (and back again), parking and fuel can be reimbursed. If you take someone with you to the assessment, their travel costs can be reimbursed but only if they travel with you.

You can’t get your travel expenses paid before the assessment and you can’t be reimbursed for things like meals and loss of earnings.

If you travel by taxi, you must get the centre to approve the use of the taxi before your assessment. If you don’t, they may not reimburse the fare.

If you travel by car, the cost of parking can be reimbursed and 25p per mile can be paid towards the cost of fuel.

[Mooks]

Re: pip assessment appointment 50 miles away from my home help!

That's OK but still haven't the money to get there thats my main problem.

[Kati]

Re: pip assessment appointment 50 miles away from my home help!

That's OK but still haven't the money to get there thats my main problem.

have you contacted them and told them this?? Or asked the DWP??

[Amethyst]

Re: pip assessment appointment 50 miles away from my home help!

That's really short notice for an assessment so far away. I'd have said budgeting loan but that would take too long,. There seem to be 3 centres in Sheffield so goodness knows why they've sent him to Leeds. Have you tried speaking with them about the appointment?

[Mooks]

Re: pip assessment appointment 50 miles away from my home help!

My wife rang them they decided the centre in sheffield is a better option so dates been changed to 29th Feb.

[enaid]

Re: pip assessment appointment 50 miles away from my home help!

My wife rang them they decided the centre in sheffield is a better option so dates been changed to 29th Feb.

Great, all the stress they cause is unbelievable, really pleased and HERE is a bit of info on preparing for it x

[Amethyst]

Re: pip assessment appointment 50 miles away from my home help!

My wife rang them they decided the centre in sheffield is a better option so dates been changed to 29th Feb.

Brilliant ! Well done.

[Suzyc]

Re: pip assessment appointment 50 miles away from my home help!

Totally different subject,going to my first wrag interview today, i have mobility problems, due to severe osteoarthritis,they've only agreed to pay for taxi today. What are my rights? Can I refuse to go? They refuse to do home visits.can I reapply to be put in support group? Cab weren't really helpful,basically told me to get on with it & don't lose my temper,I'm so worried about this.