Pip home assessment

I am having a pip assessment at home tomorrow morning. Does anyone have any experience of what I should expect?

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hi there yes and i've helped many with there's, just be yourself, and honest, if you need to take notes so you can remember things and if someone is there with you just to help calm your nerves you will be o.k let me not how you got on, will be thinking about you take care and i'm Alan x

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Thank you

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hi svety let me know how you get on and your very welcome take care Alan x

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Hi there svety. I had mine a year ago. Remember that they are looking at how your condition affects your living. Point out any equipment that you use for your chest (nebuliser, flutter etc) and how long it takes to use it. Anything that you use to help you dress or shower. If anyone comes in to get a meal for you on a regular basis to make sure you eat. Anything you use to help you cook, a stool to sit on, implements to help you open jars or carry pans. Don't offer to make them a cup of tea and I am sure, that given your condition you will find it impossible to perform any exercises that they ask you to. Having tried in front of them of course. Your condition can make it very difficult to socialise and you need someone to support you in doing this.The mobility element is very important. You may find going out makes you anxious because of getting breathless. , likewise using public transport is almost impossible because of this. If you have a car the worry about finding a Blue Badge space makes you anxious ( it does me) and the fact that some of these spaces are still far from the door, make mobility allowance to get the occasional taxi a necessity. I hope that helps and good luck.

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Hope it's gone well for you, svety. Do let us know.

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Well a lady came. She was very nice and listened to me my daughter and husband.

She was with us for two hours and said at the end that she could clearly see my limitations . That wasn't her decision but felt that I would definitely be awarded.

She paid particular attention to all my aids noted I had to use inhaler and stop after watching me walk into the room.

She only got me to blow once into peak flow metre as I only reached 80 before I had to stop due to coughing.

Afterwards I was wiped out slept till now with it all.

Said that I should heard within 8 weeks so will keep you posted

Thanks for your help those who posted

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Letter came today enhanced daily living with enhanced mobility for 5 years xxx