Regret

Strawberry1

I am actually starting to regret getting on the pip train . Yes I do have complex mental health issues but I do really regret it . I know I can ring and cancel everything but I don't know what to do for the best . Seen stuff about trick questions etc . I could even be wrong posting here too . No confidence whatsoever. 

Strawberry1

Hello Teddy bear 12 , I'm regetting applying for pip . That's my regret . I am sorry.  Thank you 😊 

Strawberry1

Hi Teddy bear 12 ,  I'm so sorry.  No not really . I stay in alot . Anyway sorry again . I will try and check out the coffee place if I can figure out what to do . Thank you so much. 

nasturtium

Hello Strawberry1

Do not regret what you have done because you did it for a reason! This is my philosophy when it comes to making a claim for Personal Independence Payments.

1.) You started with nothing so you have nothing to lose only to gain. It can be stressful but again my opinion is if you make it stressfull then it will be but if you look on it as though you have nothing to lose then you will be ok. If you take it through the system and still get nothing you have the option to apply again (but seek help doing the application)

2.) PIP is a system with 5 stages.

Stage 1 is making the application. Always the hardest for people with mental health problems.

Stage 2 is understanding the activities and the descriptors and then giving detailed verbal personal evidence on the PIP2 Form and then send it of.

Stage 3 is having the assessment (if required depending on how detailed your PIP2 form was) then await the descision.

Stage 4  If you get what you are entitled to then this is where your PIP process ends until it is time for review. If you do not get what you are entitled to then it is on to the next step which is Mandatory Reconsideration.

Stage 5 If MR fails then it is time to apply for appeal where there is a chance that the DWP "Might" change there mind after a further review of your claim before tribunal if you did a detailed and comprehensive MR letter. If the DWP do not give you an offer then it is a wait for a tribunal date which can be anything from 4 - 8 months or longer depending on the backlog in your area. There is a over 70% success rate at tribunal if you attend in person (as in telephone or video hearing)

So do not stress and take it through the System. If you did not give good detailed verbal written evidence on your PIP2 application form then you have a second bite of the cherry when you send in a Written Mandatory Reconsideration to give detailed written evidence.

Don't give up because that is what the system makes you feel like doing. Stick at it and think positive thoughts.

Hope this has been of some help.

Kind Regards

Nasturtium

Strawberry1

Hello @nasturtium , thank you so much. I'm so appreciative of your response.  I will try not to get too worried 🙂.  Thank you so much for your support and time . 

poppy123456

I note from another thread of yours here https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/102744/tribunal#latest that you’re waiting for a Tribunal hearing date. 

You can get some expert advice from an agency near you and they will help and advise you with the process. 

This link will help you find an advice agency local to you. https://advicelocal.uk/welfare-benefits

Strawberry1

Hi @Teddybear12, thank you for telling me how to get on the coffee lounge . I will check it out . A very grateful participant . 

Strawberry1

Hi @poppy123456 , thank you for your help 😊 it's really appreciated 😊.  I will check things out . Very grateful for your support and time .