Pip is so tough to get

[Certificate]

Been refused afew times as I have mental health issues. If you can get dressed yourself and wash and don't need turning in the night then you may get some were! I'm going to try again as now I unfortunately have bronco asthma and anxiety and depression so good luck and let me know how you get on.

[hypercat54]

Hi did you get help filling the forms out from either the CAB or disability rights group? This is essential as the questions are worded quite specifically.

It's not just are you able to do these things but how long it takes you, can you do it without pain, how long does it take you to recover. This is important evidence as well and is taken into account.

Good luck for the next time. x

[Wheezycat in reply to hypercat54]

I know this is an asthma site, but will say anyway. PIP seems not to take any account of people with significant mental health issues. It is all about physical problems. It is not good.

[hypercat54 in reply to Wheezycat]

It is harder to get with mental health issues but my example above is even more relevant with this. x

[Wheezycat in reply to hypercat54]

Oh, sure! I was aware of that. It wasn’t a dig at you, as you already know full well of the problems with PIP, but more a reflection of PIP issues for anyone who may not be aware, rather than asthma issues. As for the asthma, I really wish you well! Yes, it can certainly add to anxieties, that’s for sure.

[hypercat54 in reply to Wheezycat]

No worries as I never thought it was a dig at me! It is very true what you said. x