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My PIP award.

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I really struggled as to post this or not as I ma aware that some of you were refused and some did not get what they were entitled to I am posting this as some of you were interested and asked me to inform you when I got a conclusion to my application. I must stress that this is not a boast or brag about my award and please do not see it as such as I promise it is not.

After 7 weeks of stress full waiting the envelope finally arrived yesterday lunchtime and I was very surprised at my award. I have been awarded enhanced rate for daily living and enhanced rate for mobility for a period of 5 years. The additional money of £120 per month more than my DLA award will go a very along way to enable me to get some paid help after my heart operation that is due very soon rather than put the burden on friends to help me out after my discharge.

Have a great weekend Ian :>))))))))

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Bambamsnan

Would not dream of you bragging or boasting you got pip because you needed it I'm sorry but I don't think you should have to apologise to anyone every case is different I got pip myself in June your just letting people who asked to let them no so glad you got it and extra money will definitely help you out ☺ xx

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Lou1062

We are always happy to read of a positive outcome, great news xxxx

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BlueMermaid3

Hi Ian

That's wonderful news :)

As Bambamsnan and Lou1062 have said you are not boasting at all. It is always good to hear when people have positive outcomes.

Good luck with your operation when it comes around.

Wishing you wellness and peace

Lu xx

in reply to BlueMermaid3

I agree to with you all I haven't even applied and Iv got agressive Fibromygia Restless legs Horrible Tinattas and Asma All been diegnosed in writing May I should apply blue Mermiad

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Heliboy911 in reply to BlueMermaid3

Thanks Lu God bless XXXX

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Steve49

Hi.

That's great news.

I'm so pleased for you.

Steve.

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Heliboy911 in reply to Steve49

Thank you Steve

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peck

I'm very happy for you and sure everyone else is as well!! You deserve what you got and it took a while to get it.Take care and be blessed.Peck 🐤

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Heliboy911 in reply to peck

Cheers Peck

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mono3

It's great to hear a positive outcome. I've been refused PIP - just off the point amount so was nearly there. Got to go to a tribunal now after mandatory reconsideration refused it. Both the letters were terribly written - no paragraphs and punctuation terrible as well as just blindly ignoring important factors and symptoms. The terminology is ridiculous - things like cognitive testing and so on. Tests which an average assessor would not be able to do.

I feel terribly sad that my illness(es) have been just rudely disregarded (in a cold and dismissive letter - 2 of them) and there has been shown no understanding of my situation at all. Not a happy bunny but very happy for anyone who has been rightly awarded PIP as it gives hope. Thank you for sharing.

in reply to mono3

Don't give up hope this happened to me on my first award I won could have lived without the trees of misguided reports

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TheAuthor in reply to mono3

Hi mono3 I want to sincerely wish you all the best of luck with your tribunal.

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Flossie1920 in reply to mono3

Hi Mono3....my situation also so I feel exactly the same as you. Good luck anyway. I will be interested in reading your post when you know.

Kind regards

Flossie20 xx

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mono3 in reply to Flossie1920

Thanks. I'll be interestedin hearing how you get on too.

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Flossie1920 in reply to mono3

thank you also...I will post if I live long enough to go to the tribunal it's taken so long!

All the very best

Flossie x

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Heliboy911 in reply to mono3

I pray that you will get a good outcome on your tribunal.

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mono3 in reply to Heliboy911

Thank you.

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Dionne0208

That's brilliant news, so many people have to fight to get what they deserve so it's brilliant you got what you rightfully deserve, hope it helps with getting the right care😀

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Heliboy911 in reply to Dionne0208

Thank you

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hebden

That's really good news and gives us all who are waiting and still fighting hope. Its good to hear that something you need has been given to you. now you can stop worrying about it and concentrate on you. Enjoy it and don't feel guilty. gentle hugs Joolz.x

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Heliboy911 in reply to hebden

Thanks Joolz right back at ya xx

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rosewine

That is the most marvellous news and has made my day it is wonderful to hear that someone in need has actually triumphed over the system. It is good that it is for 5 years so at least you will now be able to relax and prepare yourself for your heart operation and recovery. I know money doesn't buy health but it goes a long way to making people feel more secure and as you say pay for valuable help.x

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Heliboy911 in reply to rosewine

Thank you rosewine xx

That's great news try to give yourself a treat now

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Thank you xx

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Poppy-poppy

Excellent news, good on you.

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Heliboy911 in reply to Poppy-poppy

Thanks xx

Thats fantastic. I am more than a bit bemused by my latest PIP.

Id better go back a bit. My first PIP i was awarded enhanced mobility no care so i went to tribunal. I still didnt get any care and they lowered my mobility.

I was advised to try again and guess what ! .. They awarded me lower rate care and NO mobility. Its a miracle i can sell my wheel chair, im cured. so why do i need someone to help me walk across the road to get to the car. Once i run out of fence im b****rd.

My adviser has applied for mandatory reconcderation and says if that doesnt work its back to tribunals.

It is great though to see someone come out with what they deserve. :P :P :P

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what a fiasco and a worry. good luck mayrose. gentle hugs Joolz.x

in reply to hebden

Money wise There is not much difference its just the unfairness of getting nothing when most days its a struggle to walk from chair to kitchen.

It will get sorted one day. :)

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TheAuthor in reply to

Hi Hidden it really does not make any sense does it?

in reply to TheAuthor

I am wondering if i have an invisible wheelchair. :D

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TheAuthor in reply to

CORR! That would be magical my friend! :)

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He he I have just had a mental image of myself going along the road looking as though i am sitting on an invisible loo. :P :P :D

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TheAuthor in reply to

That would be awesome! :) :)

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Heliboy911 in reply to

Thanks mayrose I pray for a positive outcome on your reconsideration. xx

in reply to

That's is horrendous have you considered sending all the history evidence of your illnesses with more letters from you health team when I was stuck in limbo i sent all my paperwork in and said the are obligated to read it all incase something had been missed as you seem to have had a mixed view in your results

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I have a great welfare rights adviser and this time im leaving it all up to her.

I made a right mess of it when i tried going it alone.

thanks anyway. :P

Sue

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That's FANTASTIC news. I'm so made up for you.

Mo

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Heliboy911 in reply to Dizzytwo

Thank you Mo xx

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TheAuthor

Hi my friend

That is absolutely wonderful news and I am sincerely delighted for you! Please do not apologise for giving us all such good news! I want to sincerely wish you all the best of luck my friend.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken :)

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Heliboy911 in reply to TheAuthor

Thanks Ken

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TheAuthor in reply to Heliboy911

:) :)

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Tel59

Congratulations heliboy..😊..its good to hear some people receive money that their entiteld to..😊..Terri

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Heliboy911 in reply to Tel59

Thanks Tel59

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Thunder1

Pleased for you.Well done look after yourself.

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Heliboy911

Thank you.

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Lizabeth1368

Awww great news so glad for you x

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Heliboy911 in reply to Lizabeth1368

Thank you

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Erica50

Well done, it is not a brag, so pleased for you we all stick together here, and it helps others if you can give advice, so great news, another one for us, take care and enjoy best wishes x

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Heliboy911 in reply to Erica50

Thank you

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down247

That's fantastic news so pleased for you , all the best

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Heliboy911

Thank you :>))

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ukmsmi4

At last you finally got it after all that hassle.

You can hopefully relax a little bit now and work on all the ways you can put that extra money to good use improving your life.

Gentle hugs, Margaret.xxx

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Heliboy911 in reply to ukmsmi4

Thank you Margaret Kind regards Ian :>)) xx

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ukmsmi4 in reply to Heliboy911

I know what you mean about being wary about posting though. Like you I was lucky enough to get enhanced on both elements at the first attempt with no appeals necessary.

But I've not been brave enough to post about it as you hear so many stories on here and elsewhere about the appalling treatment some people get that it seems like rubbing salt into open wounds doesn't it. I have talked about it in response to other peoples posts but not created one myself.

Though I hope it can help people to know that the good assessors are out there, it is possible for it to go well despite it still being an extremely stressful experience even without the need to appeal.

Take it easy Ian. :) xx

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Heliboy911 in reply to ukmsmi4

Hello that is why I stressed in my posting that it was not a brag or boast as I know a lot of people did not get what they were entitled to or nothing at all and feel as they should very aggrieved but a few people asked me to tell them about the outcome so that is what I did ! Kind regards Ian :>))))) xxx

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