-PIP

[beeckey]

Got the brown envelope in the post just over 3 weeks since face to face.Dreaded opening it.Higher rate mobility lower rate care indefinitely that is the same as DLA i was getting hope anyone else waiting gets a good result terrible that we had to go through all that stress in the first place x

[nomoreheels]

That's great, I hope you're pleased with the result? I think you're the first I've heard of PIP being awarded indefinitely as well.

[3LittleBirds2 in reply to nomoreheels]

Hi, Congratulations...fantastic news for you! I don't want to burst your bubble but like NMH has said you're the first person I've heard of to be awarded PIP indefitnetly ...when my award arrived it said I'd been awarded the care component indefitnetly but on another page of award letter it said I was to have a review in 2018, so I rung to check and yes, I had not been awarded it indefinitely. Sorry if I'm putting a downer on your good news but I was told the same...so maybe worth checking.

[beeckey in reply to 3LittleBirds2]

Went through the letter and it says indefinitely

[3LittleBirds2 in reply to beeckey]

That's brilliant...good for you, they very rarely issue indefinite awards. It will take the worry of having to be reassessed away from you. Best wishes!

[beeckey in reply to nomoreheels]

Yes thanks i am pleased

[flow4]

Great news! I got mine too (both standard rate). I think it's easy for people to think it's hopeless and not worth applying, so good news stories like ours are important.

[Martin1874 in reply to flow4]

Hi

Well done on your PIP I used to get DLA for my Ankylosing Sponylitis but had it taken of me as I was investigated by benefits they said I was more able than I put on my form, however my AS comes & goes in flare ups, that was 4 yrs ago. Today I am worse than I was then I am on opioids based mess & suffer severe pain & fatigue, I am house bound 80% of my life. I am scared to apply for pip based on the way I was treated before. Any advice.

Thank you

[beeckey in reply to Martin1874]

Hi Martin if i were you i would put in for PIP as you condition has got worse.All i can say is tell them how it is on your bad days can your doctor help or any consultants that you see keep any evidence you have about you condition hope you get on ok

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Brilliant news, I aml waiting for a date for my assessment.

Sue. X

[ldwilliams]

I am pleased for you, I know it's a great weight off of your mind and you can now get on with your life

[BoneyC]

Great news, lets hope more of us get "indefinite" PIP awards.

[Martinilady]

Great news, so pleased for you. I cant understand why they DONT put "indefinitely" on all our applications - we are never going to recover ! it can only get worse but with the help of medication its under control !

[AngelWings]

Fantastic news. Well Done Beeckey.

I'm dreading my PIP papers coming. It was stressful trying to sort out the DLA in the first place. I get the feeling that with PIP they want to get rid of as many people as they can and quite a few of the NRAS members have lost their cars due to low mobility rating.

My DLA is up for review Feb. 2017. So will cross that bridge when I have to.

[beeckey]

yes it is stressful the lady who questioned me was very nice but gave nothing away so i came away not having a clue but all is good x