PIP Assessment

[jbowe1973]

Hi

I was diagnosed with CMT sept 2016 I was awarded a blue badge in May and this has improved my ability to go out alone. I am due an assessment for PIP do you have any advice???

[fadzaimasu1]

Just concentrate on how your condition affects your daily life. Without the blue badge life would be difficult....therefore tell them the difficulties without the badge.

[lowther1 in reply to fadzaimasu1]

I lost the mobility component of PIP. But if you go on Gov.uk and go to diabilities section then on to blue badge, you will find you can apply for the blue badge without PIP. I Have just applied and been awarded it. Just told the truth. So good luck.

[curlyburli]

Have a family member of friend to help you. They can see how it affects you. I had a friend help me, she mentioned that due to my reduced painful stimuli and weak fingers and hands i could cut myself. So need to buy already sliced veg etc. You have to be really explicit , put down everything. What aids do you have and use. Do you need help getting in and out of the bath, off the toilet etc. Mention grab rails, mobility aids explain how it affects you personally. Most importantly mention how you get fatigued which makes you fall write everything down. DWP don't know you from adam. Brain storm on a piece of paper. I got my PIP enhanced on personal care and mobility. Good luck

[jbowe1973 in reply to curlyburli]

Thank you

[Juliej51]

Hi jbowe 1973

My advice would be don't go o your own as they record you and watch you walk into thd building also make sure when answering any questions answer about your worst days its very helpfull if you dont say "yes" if your in pain as all the questions are not to help you but to stop any helpin getting pip.good luck 😁

[jbowe1973 in reply to Juliej51]

Thanks

[Paddy201]

Hiya i've been on DLA for 15yrs was awarded it indefanley. I'm waiting for my court date i've had them relook at it and they are standing by what they said in the first place and as I was taken off DLA and didnt get enough points for Pip so i've lost my DLA and are wanting to return the car.