P.i.p and benefits

[Denae011]

Hi i have severe asthma and also rheumatoid arthritis. I work part time I a non strenuous job, which I find beneficial for my mental health. I get DLA, and need to switch to p.i.p. I wasn't going to bother as I have been told it's very hard to get this award. I mentioned this to my GP, and she says I won't have any problem getting this and she would help in any way she could. Has anyone else with asthma etc who works part time been awarded this?

[hypercat54]

Hi it's not about what illness you have but how it affects you. I should think with severe asthma and RA you should have no trouble getting PIP. It's good your doctor is supporting you and I am sure she would be happy to provide you with any written proof you need. Go for it as you have nothing to lose and possibly a lot to gain. x

[Mialauren]

Yes I in same situation an got it straight away good luck x

[Trimley in reply to Mialauren]

If you want help with the application contact your local citizens advice bureau and they should be able to help you

[strongmouse in reply to Trimley]

The Citizens Advice Bureau is helpful and their web site has a useful step by step aid to claiming. It is about HOW the illness effects you. I transferred from DLA to PIP. If you go through the PIP criteria and make a note of the ones that apply and give examples then that all adds to the picture. I asked your GP to write a letter explaining how your illness effects you related to the relevant criteriaas supporting evidence.

citizensadvice.org.uk/benef...

[Asthma-girl]

I’m in a similar situation and got PIP straight away.

Good luck

[Denae011]

Thank you to all i will fill the form in