PIP

[sophie22]

Hi, finally after a twelve month wait I have my date for my PIP assessment, is there any advice on do's and don't? Hope you are all well I have been on the site daily just not joining in as inundated with grandchildren, I can barely walk today in so much pain, but their laughter is a good tonic. Gentle hugs!

[Lruk]

Hi Sophie, I would advise you to think about how bad things are on the worst of days and give that information to the person interviewing you. Always say what you can't do first, not what you can do eg I am unable to walk without a stick not I can walk a little but I need a stick to help me.

I would also take any new info that you have since you submitted your claim as that might help but most of all, good luck. Linda

[Hidden]

i agree with Linda. you remember the game where you have to answer questions without saying yes or no. well for the assessment forget how to say yes. say no I cant unless.., Or no I cant without...

And it is a bad day always a bad day.

oh and dont be afraid to tell the truth. I was totally honest about being able to walk around a super market. very slowly holding on to the trolley keep stopping for a rest.and how exhausting it was. To my surprise I was awarded the top rate mobility.

I told the truth that i could sometimes do things rather than being scared that someone would report me.

Around here it happens a lot.

Good luck sue xx

[TheAuthor]

Hi sophie22

I am also in agreement with Lruk, and I genuinely want to wish you all the best of luck. I sincerely hope that you get your desired outcome!

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken x

[sophie22]

Thankyou, I will practice saying no! Gentle hugs. xx

[Royalspec01]

Hi good luck mines up to in September don't know why but really nervous too here really hope you get it.

Im going to be myself and say exactly how it effects me and how I juggle it for myself in my day. My legs not only exhaust quickly but I get pain and stress on top so although I can walk that supermarket in the same way but I don't I use my mobility bike for the longer times and use my legs and crutches in in my home and my daughters cause it tends to exhaust more as the day goes on and im in pain management at the moment too so learning to repace things as my condition varies and is slightly deteriating all the time. too. Well wishing you luck xx