Pip

[Deejojo]

Pip well this is the morning going for pip assessment soon I'm dreading it its at 12, please tell me it's not as bad as I'm imagining ????

[Dogrose]

Good luck, I'm still deciding whether or not to even apply! xx

[Valentina6]

Please try not to worry easier said I know,Tell the assessor all the problems you are having if you suffer from fatigue you should make sure you are clear about what you can't do.I hope it goes well for you.😊

[nomoreheels]

4pm & Only just seen this Denise!!! The same applies though, hope all went accordingly & let us know when you've a mo how it went. x

[Deejojo]

It went ok the asseror was very nice kept chatting to me I felt very calm in her presence lets just hope I get the news I need ??? Hope everyone else gets what they deserve xxx

[Sailaway in reply to Deejojo]

That's good to hear Deejojo, and great that you remained calm throughout. You've done your best, I hope you get good news.

[Deejojo in reply to Sailaway]

I think I might have shown myself up though😔as I kept getting upset and when she was asking questions I had put down on the form that I have a car on Motobility she asked me if I had a blue badge when I said yes she then said aww well that's 50 meters from space to shop does that mean I won't get Motobility???😕

[Sailaway in reply to Deejojo]

It's very hard to say, I would suggest you make a note of what you can remember about today and questions like this so you don't forget. Once you get your decision letter, if you don't agree with it, make an appointment to see the local Citizens Advice Bureau and let them help you through the rest of the process. They will know if that kind of question was a trick and can help you challenge the decision. Please try not to worry because there are people who will help you.

If it comes to it, one other thing to know is that the Motability organisation has come up with a very helpful plan for people who have to give up the car when they move from DLA to PIP. It was written up in the latest magazine, at the front, and is also on the website.

[Deejojo in reply to Sailaway]

Thanks hun will have a look x

[zimmie in reply to Deejojo]

Was your pip with capita?

[Deejojo in reply to zimmie]

Sorry for not replying Hun only just seen this it was with a ATOS she was lovely x

[zimmie in reply to Deejojo]

They always are.

Have you heard anymore?

[angel-delight]

Good luck, I hope it went well for you, fingers gently crossed. We shouldn't have to get so stressed about these sort of things. I feel we are entitled to receive this benefit. I am sure all would agree we would rather NOT have the pain and suffering also the side effects of the medications that comes with RA/RD.

Again good luck, take care and try not to worry too much, stress doesn't help with the pain.

S x

[Deejojo]

Thank u all soooo much for your support it means a lot gentle hugs to everyone xxx

[3LittleBirds2]

Hiya Dee, I've been following your post as I've got my PIP review tomorrow. I got turned down for mobility last time and just hope I get it awarded this time. Good luck and hopefully it won't be too long for you to wait for the decision! 😊 x

[Deejojo in reply to 3LittleBirds2]

Thank u Hun it's not as bad as you think really I just kept getting upset as trying to tell her about the constant pain I'm in just was having a really bad flare up yesterday so that didn't help and was a bit depressed I hope it goes well for u x

[3LittleBirds2 in reply to Deejojo]

Thank you and to NMH, just had a phone from ATOS appointment has been cancelled as Assessor rang in sick put back now to 2/6, can't be helped but so frustrating as I had geared myself up for it....Grrrrr!!! Good Luck 👍 x

[Deejojo in reply to 3LittleBirds2]

Awwww ur joking that's soooo annoying xx

[nomoreheels in reply to 3LittleBirds2]

Good luck to you for today 3LB, hope it goes well. Do let us know how it went, it's really helpful for those who are waiting for their assessment.

[3LittleBirds2 in reply to nomoreheels]

Thank you NMH, I explained to Dee above, that I had a phone call at 9am cancelling the appointment as the assessor was sick! It's now on 2/6 I will post on how it goes. X

[nomoreheels in reply to 3LittleBirds2]

Oh no! Flippin heck, you work yourself up about it don't you, how annoying.

[nomoreheels]

It sounds as though it went ok Denise. I read the "50 metres" as a positive. She's aware you struggle as you have a Motability car & a Blue Badge so you can only hope that the "between 20 & 50 metres·" option has been accepted & you receive enough points elsewhere in the moving around section to be awarded the enhanced rate & keep your car. No assurances I'm afraid, that's impossible to predict but if you thought all your struggles were accepted, she listened properly & had medical evidence to support tit's looking positive. Can you remember what was said at the end, did she say how long it may be until your next assessment? x

[Deejojo in reply to nomoreheels]

Thanks Hun no she never mentioned it just opened the door for me she was really nice though she said I had filled the form out really good and precise so no she didn't indicate anything like that Hun I'm just waiting on reply she did say it could take 6-8 weeks but that's the longest my award isn't due to finish until August xx

[nomoreheels in reply to Deejojo]

I'm not familiar with how it goes when changing from DLA but I hope you've not too long to wait. x

[Deejojo in reply to nomoreheels]

So do I Hun dreading that brown envelope coming through letterbox x

[nomoreheels in reply to Deejojo]

Oh I know it's nervewracking. I had to make a coffee & settle down before I opened mine! x

[Rachel43]

I had an indefinite award on DLA. Think I'm due to move onto PIP from October. I'm due to change my car in November & a bit worried about getting one in case they take it off me. Anyone in same situation? Do I just go ahead & order new car or swap to getting the payment & put it towards buying a car? Confused 😁

[nomoreheels in reply to Rachel43]

I don't have experience personally Rachel but this link from Motability may help motability.co.uk/understand.... I really hope you receive what you deserve despite the changes.

[Deejojo]

I wouldn't know Hun to be fair my award is due to run out August that is when my Motobility car lease would end as well sorry I couldn't help x