Has anyone with congenital heart disease applied for pip and actually been awarded it??

I was just wondering because I applied and they refused so I challenged there descion. They are reconsidering my claim but I'm really worried that its not gona make a difference.

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

A PIP is awarded if your health condition effects how you can live your life.

If you are able to care for yourself and able to walk a certain distance without it affecting your wellbeing you may have difficulty getting an award.

I used this organisation to help me fill in the forms when I successfully applied for mine.

benefitsandwork.co.uk/perso...

Good luck !

[Hidden in reply to Milkfairy]

Thanks!. Yeah it does affect me doing certain things have good days and had days.

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to Hidden]

Do make sure you get help especially if you go for appeal.Citizens Advice Bureau is another good source of help.

About 60% of people are awarded a PIP on appeal .

[Hidden in reply to Milkfairy]

Thanks this is really good advice!. I did self assessment of pip and it said I would be awarded standard pip which is good thanks for the link! Hopefully an assesor for pip will think the same thing 😉

[Icenae in reply to Milkfairy]

Yes. I get it. Its very important you fill in the forms describing your bad days. And your limitations. Ie tiredness. Too tired to cook or walk far.

[Hidden]

Cab are really good but failing that follow the guidelines and appeal. It's a simple case of meet the criteria and you'll get awarded it but remember to evidence your claim.

[Hidden]

I’mReally interested in this , I’m not on any benifits at all as my husband works but surely I should be allowed to have some income as a human being . I’ve never applied either cus my husband earns 48k a year

[Pinky1985 in reply to Hidden]

It’s not means tested even people who work are eligible it is difficult I would advise to get help filling the forms in but always go for it

[Sunnysummerdays]

Applied but refused.🤔

[Hidden in reply to Sunnysummerdays]

I mean I applied but I was rejected for pip.

[Joyce2020]

Sorry for delay only just read post. If appeal fails go to Welfare Rights Officer through Social Work as they are almost always successful at tribunal