Can I claim PIP

[Rick-Will]

Hi guys, I have been in PAF for the last 2 years does anyone know if I could claim PIP because of this.

Rick.

[Hidden]

Not exactly sure what you mean by claim. It’s not generally a treatment plan offered here in the UK by a GP but if you are referred to a specialist, it would certainly be worth discussing as part of an ongoing treatment plan…..

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Hidden]

I think they are talking about PIP as in money (personal independence payments ) FJ. Not generally from AF would be my answer but we are all different and you may find a sympathetic jury.

[Hidden in reply to BobD]

Oops!!

[CDreamer]

You need to meet the criteria and score 8 points - various sections but being unable to wash & dress yourself, prepare a meal, go shopping, travel outside your home without aid. You would have to need this the majority of the time. It’s mainly for personal care and mobility.

I really don’t think that having Lone AF comes would come anywhere near.

How disabled are you because of AF?

[Rick-Will in reply to CDreamer]

Well as you know CDreamer AF can make you feel like crap most of the time breathless and lethargic, and I’d be lost without the car to get around

[CDreamer in reply to Rick-Will]

Absolutely - but that’s not how PIP is assessed. If you needed to have someone accompany you - that would earn you 2 points. I happen to know as I have asked to contribute on someone’s appeal so just read the criteria - in depth.

[Paulbounce]

I think Rick means 'going on the sick'. Please correct me if I'm wrong Rick. Some days I feel rottern (today being one) but it's highly unlikely I would be signed off work. I can get very breathless which would exclude me from some jobs. However I doubt afib on it's own would exclude me from the world of work.

Paul

[Rick-Will in reply to Paulbounce]

Thanks Paul, yeh that’s how I feel most of time, someone mentioned that I may be able to claim PIP so I just thought I would ask if anyone has claimed it for PAF.Rick

[wilsond]

Have PM you x

[dogsneedwalking]

Hi Rick - I am currently on the basic rate of PIP because I have osteoarthritis. I was diagnosed with SVT in January this year. Long story but I now find it quite difficult to do my work [I clean for 4 hours per day] at my local Golf Club. I wrote to DWP and asked if I could get my amount increased because my arthritis has also gotten worse - was refused and I now have had to reduce my week to 4 days instead of 5 and finding this difficult to so would be looking to work 3 days maximum - as long as you can do daily tasks and basically lift your arms above your head they are not interested if you get short of breath/have headaches daily/have 'surges/flutters' which make you feel awful/have an up and down BP/Low pulse rate [between 41 and 47] most days which makes me extremely tired/cannot sleep/nausea you'll have to work till you 'drop.' [I am on 40mg Sotalol twice daily] so these are side effects of this medication. You could always get more advice from the C.A.B. - That's if you can get through as they are extremely busy ..................................

[Rick-Will in reply to dogsneedwalking]

Thanks.

[CDreamer in reply to dogsneedwalking]

That’s my experience. These benefits are so much harder to get than people realise - until they apply.