Pip assessment

[Janji]

I have finally got my telephone assessment for Pip. This is my second attempt. Has anybody got any experience of this or tips, My day to day life has changed dramatically and I need constant support so think I deserve it but we all know it’s not that easy.

[Hidden]

It’s nerve racking isn’t it? My Auntie did it recently we wrote a list on how her life was effected . Her daughters and husband added to the list. When she started to explain and work from the list she broke down crying because saying it out loud made her realise how her life has changed. We deal with individual things daily that become the norm but collectively it’s a shock.

Best bit of advice I got was from second assessor ( I believe he was a medic) no matter how small or well you deal with things if it is a not normal then it’s a problem. He asked did I have a problem with going to the toilet. My answer was no.he said think at any time do you think this is awkward. Yes I said at night I’m very stiff and if I need the toilet I hold the radiator to lower and pull myself on the toilet. He said then that is classed as a difficulty. Never thought about it just adapted.

Don’t be afraid to show emotion . Your not exaggerating because how detailed your answers are because each day throw different challenges so no 2 days the same so your list could be extensive. Base it on your worst day ever . Don’t use the words sometimes.

Good luck it’s not easy to admit how hard your life has become. X

[Janji in reply to Hidden]

Very insightful! Thank you.