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PIP - here we go again!

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Hi everyone , I've not been on for a while but now I'm going thru the reassessment process for PIP. Some of you may remember the nightmare when I originally applied for it 3 years ago. Anyway, due to me having mental health problems as well as RA, the whole thing is more complicated. I had help this time from CAB to fill in forms, that was mid October. Not a word from them until yesterday, when I gets a phone call telling me that the 'health professional' doing the face to face assessment is coming on FRIDAY morning!!!! THIS Friday morning!! Talk about panic.... Felt I couldn't really refuse this date, as would be waiting weeks for another. So I'm knee deep in Christmas preparations, full of the cold to boot, and they give me 2 days notice!!!! Anyway I just wanted to ask you all to please think about me at 10am on Friday! Thanks.

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popsmith1874

Hope it goes well Scotslass xxx

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scotslass333 in reply topopsmith1874

Thanks a lot!

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nomoreheels

Oh I will be Sheena love. I do remember last time, try not to dwell on that for now though & don't be rushing around tidying up & cleaning everything till it sparkles either even if you are able & even though it is such short notice. I do think it's not at all on this lot minute tack they seem to be on just now. We recently had another member sent an unrealistic appointment date too, that was at an assessment centre though. Are you able to have anyone be with for your home visit being such short notice?

It goes without saying I hope for the most positive outcome for your needs. Keep us updated won't you? x

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scotslass333 in reply tonomoreheels

Thanks NMH, yes I will have someone with me this time, don't like the word 'carer' so call her my general dogsbody! She's lovely. Fingers crossed for a less stressful time.

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nomoreheels in reply toscotslass333

I hope so. Pleased you're able to have someone with you. x

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scotslass333

Thanks Ajay

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Vonnie10

Prayers sent your way um sure they see the genuine from then fakers you’ll be fine x

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scotslass333 in reply toVonnie10

Thanks so much Vonnie

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Nessa28

Wishing you good luck . Try not to stress and try to get someone to go with you for support . 🤞💐

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Hessie5

It shall all work out don't you worry 😊

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Shalf

All the best fellow scotslass , hope the new year brings the good news! Sure it will. X

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sharlynn

Good luck, I had my home assessment yesterday, I was so anxious as my last one was so horrific, the lady that came this time was so nice, she listened and really made me feel at ease so a much better experience than the last, I just hope she was genuine, hope all goes well. Xx

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scotslass333 in reply tosharlynn

That's good to hear Sharlynn, thanks so much. I hope you get a good decision too, it's the hanging on and not knowing isn't it? All the best. x

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Biofreak

Good luck scotslass. I will be thinking of you on friday morning. I sent my renewal form in on 7th Nov but not heard a dickie bird yet. No news is good news in my case. Can't stand the thought of it. Please let us know how it goes. Best Wishes xx

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jell

stay in your jim jams

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Cheylann

Will think of u. Those assessments so long and stressful. Just be yourself and tell it like it is. U don't really need much notice to prepare for a face to face as u just talk through what u have already told them on the form. Good luck.

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Wobblyone

I'll be thinking of you. Good luck.

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philvaughan

how did you get on i receive pip at highest rate I have ra/ild

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scotslass333 in reply tophilvaughan

Still waiting for decision, could be 4-6 weeks yet. That's the worst part and it's high time they found a way to reduce this waiting time. I feel like my life's on hold, can't make plans till I get the verdict.

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philvaughan in reply toscotslass333

I hope all go's well your right your life always feels on hold

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