what to do

[violet1]

how or what is the first thing to do in order to get pip,i was told i have copd only a few months ago,i struggle to make my bed or vac my house and im tired alot of the day,i seem to get down alot aswell,

[stilltruckin]

gov.uk/pip/how-to-claim

[Hidden]

Do you know your lung function Violet? Or what stage you are at? x

[violet1 in reply to Hidden]

No I don't know they haven't told me info . I have to see my doc in two weeks maybe he will tell me .

[Hidden in reply to violet1]

You need to ask when you go. x

[kimmy59]

Once you have the forms get advice and help to fill them in from Citizen Advice or there might be other organizations in your area.

Kim xxx

[9aaron10]

Apply gov.uk/pip if you need any help ring age concern but I have always found the government help line is also very good and will help you fill the form in. Just remember to give them your worst case scenario and not 'sometimes you are bad'. It has to be 'all the time'. Good luck. The best advice I can give you for copd is to keep yourself as fit as possible, exercise really does help.

Sue E

[Biddy_ALUK Partner British Lung Foundation]

Hi Voilet1,

give me a ring on the BLF Helpline and I can talk to you about a claim.

03000 030 555

Best regards,

Biddy

[violet1 in reply to Biddy_ALUK]

can i phone you in a couple of days im not at home at the moment to use my landline,thanku

[Biddy_ALUK Partner British Lung Foundation in reply to violet1]

Of course. We're open 9-5 Mon-Friday. If I'm not available you can speak to Carol.

Biddy

[onamission]

Hi your feeling of being tired and being breathless when making a bed is all part of COPD, Go to your local breath essay group they might be able to help you fill in the forms.

I'm waiting for these MP's to realise you can not fake COPD and award us without having to fill in these forms and wait over a year for a reply somehow I think hell will freeze over first.

[hallentine47]

CAB filled out my forms and it took 3 hours over 2 visits but I did get the allowance.

[violet1]

thanku,do i nead to go my doctors first though,obviously i was diagnosed with copd but not sure if i have to get the forms sent to me or really how i go about it all