Personal independence Payments – What’s it all about?

Personal Independence Payments – What’s it all about?

An interactive day looking at the demands and dilemmas of interpreting for  face to face PIP assessments.

There will be a presentation, case studies and resources to support you to prepare for working in this complicated environment.

Aims:

Understand how people are assessed for personal independence payments (PIP).

Know what to expect at a face to face assessment.

Have confidence to interpret effectively, and ethically, giving relevant, useful and accurate information at a face-to-face assessment.

Understand what the DWP expects from interpreters, and assessors.

Understand the appeals process and what to expect at a tribunal hearing.

Refreshments provided, please bring your own lunch.

£20 for non-members, £10 for members.

Discount code available from eastmidlands@asli.org.uk for a 50% reduction for members.

Trainer – Gail Dixon

Venue –  Nottinghamshire Deaf Society, 22 Forest Rd W, Nottingham NG7 4EQ

Parking at the venue and free on-street parking available.

If using the tram then please get off at the High School stop, which is about 100 yards away.

Sainsbury’s local is near the tram stops.

Should you have any queries, please contact Jill Henshaw on eastmidlands@asli.org.uk