Got pips!!

[Dendarling]

I woke up today with a big surprise, my bank balance had increased overnight,I checked it and it said it was from dwp pips.! I am so happy and relieved 😅. Thank you everyone for your support and encouragement. It has been a roller coaster of emotions but worth it in the end.

[Hidden]

So happy for u I hope it takes some wory off now u have some help xxxxxxxx

[Dendarling in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, it is a relief 😅

[Hidden in reply to Dendarling]

The pain we are in every day we are intitled to some help and also very grateful xxxxx if there was a cure I'd work volantarily for the rest of my life ❤️❤️

[Jonn9]

Good for you. Now you can enjoy the peace. It was the same for me. I had to appeal but thankfully it got changed at mandatory decision in my favour. I am glad its all over and feel grateful. God bless

[Dendarling in reply to Jonn9]

Thank you Jonn9, me too, first I got 0 points, was really upset 😢 did mandatory and got it changed, so grateful 🙏

[jjsmum]

Amazing. I’m so happy that these appeals are winning.

My dad had his stopped last year and unsure why as he is severely ill.

He finally got his awarded and didn’t even have to go to tribunal. He spoke to someone very senior at DWP and they was appalled that it had been stopped at all. It’s helped him out massively and I hope it will for you too!

The problem is, a lot of people who don’t deserve it get it and people who really need it, don’t and that’s where the problem lies! Xx

[Dendarling in reply to jjsmum]

Thank you 🙏 I’m glad it’s over. Yes it’s nearly impossible for genuine people to get it.x

[releasethemagic in reply to jjsmum]

A lot of people think that those of us with Fibromyalgia don't deserve to get it. I think that it's important that we don't fall into the trap of thinking some disabled people are more deserving than others, when they suffer from Invisible disabilities. It is really too easy to reach judgements about other people, but as we all know from our own Fibromyalgia, there can be good and bad days. Some of us force ourselves to do things, because we need to live life on the few good days we get. The whole point about invisible disability is that it is invisible. We may look well and behave like the well, while inside we are in agony and falling apart.

[Jonn9 in reply to releasethemagic]

Yes so true. Thank you

[margaretpaloma in reply to releasethemagic]

You are so right. Reading here I don't think my problems are as severe as many of you, and I am retired so don't have to worry about the money side. So I count myself fortunate.

I was practically crippled five years ago and since then have had both my hips replaced, my friends were very sympathetic, because that was something they could see and understand, but now that is done and I still have pain and mobility issues it is clear their understanding has 'dried up'. My husband is in the same boat, he is 6'5" and looks fit, but has had a spinal fusion that has left him mobile but with periods of severe pain. He is often asked to help lift, push, whatever and is just regarded as unhelpful when he says he can't. He also has severe tintus and that means he doesn't always hear/comprehend things clearly, people get impatient.

There are so many 'hidden' disabilities, and we don't want to go round with a sign round our necks, we all try to live a life that is as normal and productive as possible. Very sad then when our efforts mean people believe we are fit and could do more.

I wish you, and all here, the very best with this.

[030973 in reply to margaretpaloma]

So true , l moved recently into a new home with my family and the new house has disabled ramp and the rest and l heard a neighbour mutter to another l don’t look disabled without understanding my condition, l have had metal fusion disc operation, suffer from lumbar spine stenosis and just last week my Orthopeadic surgeon sent me a message l needed more surgery for two other back disc and nerve damage on site of last operation done just over 2years ago not to talk about my other pains and medical conditions, some of us try not to wear our problems on our sleeve,we struggle we should stop judging one another , a lot of people despite their conditions get on with their lives

[Mary-intussuception]

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[CM1EDSUK]

Congratulations. It's great to hear your good news!

[Dizzytwo Moderator]

Great news 👍😁

[Xandria11]

Congrats Dendarling, how long did it take you? Did you have to do the phonecall etc?

[Dendarling in reply to Xandria11]

Hello lovely, yes I did have to do the phone call and I was turned down, had to do mandatory, sent in lots of evidence and I got payment yesterday, back dated to when I first made claim 6 months ago 😊

[Xandria11]

Crikey what a headache. Can’t imagine how u relieved u finally are X

[Sapphire34]

Congratulations on your successful MR, I've just sent mine, how long did you wait to hear back with the MR? X

[Dendarling in reply to Sapphire34]

It was only 2weeks

[Sapphire34]

Oh wow. I hope mines that quick 🙂

[Maud-ie]

What is your success story where I failed?

[Ani7]

So glad to hear that. Now enjoy 😉 and have a wonderful happy time x.

[Pbyllis]

Great I know the feeling it's such a relief. 🌷

[trip77]

I've just returned my mandatory reconsideration forms by recorded delivery. Glad to hear ye got sorted. Fingers crossed 🤞 for me too. 😊

[Clairelb75]

Hi, I assume this is after you did an MR, did you get enhanced for both because you can still keep this new award and still go to appeal for higher award if you need it.xx

[Kittygal]

So happy for you Dendarling........its good to hear some fab news....xx

[Dendarling in reply to Kittygal]

Thank you kittygal 😊