I was required to reapply for PIP a few weeks ago ( even though I still had a year left of original award!).
As my mum had just passed away, I didn't have the necessary focus when completing it and it literally took me less than ten minutes to complete . As some of you will know, I had both hips and both knees replaced a couple of years ago. However, operation of feet was less than successful and I struggle with the pain in my neck and spine- even though I still struggle with my mobility because of replacements I'd accepted that if awarded anything, it would likely only be in relation to the care element .
The pleasant surprise is My award hasn't changed. I have been awarded the enhanced rate in both elements AND without the need for face to face assessment.
Relieved is an understatement!!
Marie
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I have just sent back my form to reapply; ( my 3 years ends May 2018 ) I also lost my Mum and Brother and my beloved 19 year old cat and 30 year relationship ended, so I was like you not really up for filling it in; and in constant pain as well. Hoping for the best. I am pleased that you got yours reinstated without hassel x
Thank you. To be honest, I wasn't in a place to much care, at the point of re applying. However, now that I feel a bit more internally quiet, I'm so glad that it's worked out this way.
I sincerely hope, as gnarli said, this extends to more and more of us !
Yes, my niece had cerebral palsy and she's been in a wheelchair since birth. She had a lifetime award under DLA and when she needed to move to/ apply for PIP, she had to attend for assessment! Absolutely ridiculous. There's just no rhyme nor reason to it , is there?
At the time I was speaking to a retired GP & he said the people given the assessors jobs appeared to have no common sense, let alone any clinical knowledge to assess anything!
I have never had the courage to apply, how pathetic is that. I helped several clients with applications over the years and saw how abusive the system was (still can be I guess despite Mari's latest excellent news) and thankfully we just manage on my husband's salary. I require so much help that we pay for and although I'm now 60 I won't receive my pension for another 6 years so I'm feeling resentful. However, I don't want to put myself through the stress of applying. Has anyone any advice, felt this way themselves? Is it means tested? I'm sure I can find all the info on the NRAS website - just being lazy and hugely resistant!
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