'I’m a benefits expert - how to avoid getting a claim for help rejected'
"We all find it difficult to describe our own problems and it's important to give details and describe in as much detail as possible."
The benefits expert explained that he's seen cases where someone has said they need help shaving for example, because of their shaky hands, but failed to say they also need help cooking. There'll most likely have been a good few weeks in between sending off the application and the assessment meeting so you may have forgotten bits.
This, he said, can sometimes be to the detriment of the applicant as the assessor may presume they're healthier than they actually are, just because they've had a "good" day."The first part is the medical problems, they'll then go through the activities [you've listed] on the form.
Paul suggested you take someone with you and to even plan how you're going to get there as this is something you'll be asked too.You can appeal your claim if it's rejectedAt this stage it's always best to speak to a benefits expert for support.Paul's firm Benefit Answers is one of the many firms that supports claimants if their application has been denied.
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