What a week! From low to high! PIP post.

[Evaflo10s]

Well I don’t usually post but I’m so shocked I just had to tell somebody :).

I had a neurology appointment on Wednesday as my GP thinks I have early Parkinson’s . I had Rheumatolgy phone call yesterday , the usual tick box exercise . Then today I received my PIP review results . I’ve gone from standard care and no mobility to enhanced on both!.

It’s my youngest daughters last day of primary school today and I’m going to buy her the biggest ice cream she’s ever seen :).

I’ve been telling myself all week that things can only get better , so glad to be right .

[charisma]

Some good news is welcome though it illustrates a further development with health problems. The extra cash will be a great help to you. 💐👏

[Evaflo10s in reply to charisma]

My face hurts , I’ve smiled so much !

Thank you x

[charisma in reply to Evaflo10s]

😄😆🤗

[Hidden]

Oh congratulations and what a relief. I’m delighted for you. Don’t forget to treat yourself x

[Evaflo10s in reply to Hidden]

Thank you . I’ve sent my mum flowers and bought the dog a new toy . I’m now drawing up a long long list for me x

[Evaflo10s]

I already had the blue badge based on their own assessment , I don’t drive but I like to prove a point

Thank you x

[Pippy25]

So pleased you have been awarded the appropriate level of PIP for you. I hope that it will be of great help to you. I wish you all my best with your appointment on Wednesday and please let us know how you get on wont you. Sending some supportive wishes your way and take care. Now then enjoy your enhanced award and treat yourself xx

[Evaflo10s in reply to Pippy25]

Thank you ! Whatever will be will be but at least this will make other parts of life a little bit easier x

[Pippy25 in reply to Evaflo10s]

🌷🌷🌼🌼🌺🌺

[sylvi]

COngratulations i am pleased for you .xxx

[Evaflo10s in reply to sylvi]

Thank you 😊

[springcross]

That's brilliant news Evaflo, good for you that certainly deserves a few treats. Enjoy. xx

[Evaflo10s in reply to springcross]

Thank you 😊 x

[Summerrain14]

Such brilliant news. So pleased for you. Hope you get some nice treats for yourself xx

[Evaflo10s in reply to Summerrain14]

Thank you 😊 x

[lovemydoggy]

That's wonderful! Do something special for yourself. ❤️

[Evaflo10s]

Thank you :). X

[rabbits65]

So uplifting to get good news !!!

[Sheila_G]

Excellent! You have only got what you deserve.

[Fra22-57]

Something to make you smile.We always wish we could have our health back but that is not possible so it’s nice to have something to help .Enjoy

[Mmrr]

Every cloud has a silver lining. Be good to yourself.

[madme1]

I had to fight to get mine raised back up on both Eva, I'm so glad for you. I know the feeling of that phone call cause the assessor said to me Do you know what Deb you are going through so much, I'm just going to give you the money! I didn't believe it until I had that confirmation letter in my hands. I hope they're wrong about the Parkinsons, but at least your gp is on board. Good luck and enjoy the raise! You deserve it.

[Evaflo10s]

What’s been even better than the money is all the lovely messages and support. It’s all very much appreciated ❤️❤️

[SummerHead]

I'm very happy about your PIP review. Congratulations.

[Evaflo10s in reply to SummerHead]

Thank you :). I’m wondering now if it’s the 132 photos I sent with the paperwork . They got so fed up with looking at my hands and feet that they just couldn’t take any more 😊 x

[Kags1068]

Excellent news - good for you!! Xx😊

[Evaflo10s]

Thank you 😊 x

[Freefrompain]

It’s such a frustrating time when applying for pip. It took me 18 months on my first application to be awarded the lower rates of pip. I even had a home visit with this!It can’t of been anymore than 6 months later that I was asked for a review. I fought so hard for 18 months and now I thought here we go again!!!

I didn’t get a home visit this time and had to be there for 9.15 in the morning !

I definitely don’t do mornings!

My eldest daughter took me to the centre where they were reviewing my claim. I didn’t realise at this time I was being watched by the doctor who was already inside. Mornings for me are the hardest part of my day and if I’m touched they I will probably fly off my chair in agony!

I waited with my daughter for 15 minutes and I was called in.

By this time my pain medication still hadn’t kick in and the doctor said to me please don’t worry I am not going to touch you because I can see how much pain you are in. She asked me why I didn’t ask for a home visit I had asked and was told no! We chatted for a few minutes and she said to me you should never of had to come here (it’s 21 miles from my home to the nearest centre ) This put me in shock as my last experience with the assessment team made me feel like I was “trying to pull the wool over their eyes “!

Definitely not the case!

The doctor said I’m so sorry that you have had to come here this morning as I can see by looking at you and watching you get out of the car how much pain you are in.

I left shortly after and when the dreaded envelope came through the door you could have knocked me down with a feather!

I was awarded pip higher rate for both for 10 years!!

It was a very hard day for me to go to the centre and back and if left me completely drained and I spent the next two days in bed!

I am thankful for that doctor as I don’t have to go through that process for a very long time now!

So every cloud has a silver lining so don’t give up when they tell you are not entitled you are! 9 times out of 10! So always fight for what you are entitled to. It’s such a shame that people who are ill with lifelong health issues have to feel that they have to prove how ill they really are to receive the money they are entitled to!!

I am so happy for you that your now able to have one less worry

Enjoy treating yourself and your family much love ♥️♥️♥️

[Evaflo10s]

Thank you 😊.

I’m very glad you got the right result in the end .

It is a horrible distressing process for so many people .

Fortunately I got the review based entirely on the paperwork so didn’t have to go through another assessment .

It’s already taken such a weight off my shoulders . We’re going to enjoy the school holidays like never before x

[Happytimes321]

Aww x I know you would rather be fit and healthy but at least the funds will make life a little easier financially. Big hugs x

[Evaflo10s in reply to Happytimes321]

Thank you 😊 x