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Hi guys Managed to get my Pip claim.

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Hi guys it's been a while and I hope the rest have been well since then. Just heard from the benefits ppl they have awarded me both activity and mobility. What help can I get with this because seriously I want to get out and about but I need a wheelchair as I get tired from walking. Like to spend a full day out and use a wheelchair when needed.

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Bambamsnan

Congratulations on getting pip award have you spoke to gp over a wheelchair, I bought mine secondhand but was in really good condition take care Carol ☺

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Dimplez18 in reply to Bambamsnan

Thanks, yh going to ask.

Did your have to go for an assessment ?

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Yes I did go for my assessment I was in bad condition and I got help to fill in a form got doc note and note from a friend who is a doc.

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TheAuthor

Hi Dimplez18

I am so genuinely delighted to read that you ascertained your PIP, and 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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rosewine

Ask your GP for a referral. So pleased you got the award.x

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Leonwp

Iwell done you, great result. You have to have refderral from OT or GP to get action from NHS wheelchair services but they are often awfully slooooow, im afraid the easy answer is to use the mobility portion of your PIP award to fund a wheelchair purchase, i would suggest you look for strong but light weight, you should be able to find a suitable one from £80 -£120 and delivery is usually quick from UK retailers. Good Luck.

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Fra22-57

Well pleased for you.I got cheap £30 one locally off ebay

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bd79og

Pleased you got PIP, the money does help! Please also make sure that if you have someone caring for you who does't earn over 105 per week (they also don't have to live with you) that they apply for carer's allowance which can be back dated to when you started you PIP claim. My husband and I both got a nice lump of money when his PIP was awarded as it took so long to get assessed.

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Dimplez18 in reply to bd79og

Thanks for that information just hope my husband can get the caring allowance as he works but cares for me in the late afternoon

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BlueMermaid3

Hi there

I would suggest that you use your mobility part of your award to help with the purchase of a wheelchair.

This is what PIP (Personal Independence Payments) is all about. Allowing you to purchase the things you need to keep you mobile.

I am so glad you have been awarded your claim.

Do you have any issues with me locking your post for you?

Lu x

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Dimplez18 in reply to BlueMermaid3

Thanks, What is the purpose of locking my post?

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BlueMermaid3 in reply to Dimplez18

All unlocked posts are open to the whole internet, and anyone could share your post without your knowledge across social media.

Locked posts stay purely within our forum.

It is just about getting into good internet safety :)

Lu xx

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Dimplez18 in reply to BlueMermaid3

If that's the case. Plz do so. Thanks

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Miss13

Hi my son had a wheelchair and didn't have to pay but when you reach 16 you do,we've got to get a new one now as mentioned eBay is good x

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Dimplez18 in reply to Miss13

Thanks

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