Hi, my name is Littlefish! I was told I can claim PIP even though I work, is this true?

Littlefish

Hi I'm new to the Community I'm looking for some advice please. I work 30hrs a week just changing my job to a lighter day for myself because of my Osteoarthritis & Fibromyalgia that I've had since 2020, I was told I can clame PIP even though I work th is true? 

JBS2022

Hi @Littlefish you can work and claim PIP at the same time. PIP is not a means tested benefit so your wages would not be affected. Check the descriptors online to get a guide to whether you would be eligible. PIP is not based on diagnoses but hope your condition affects day to day activities 

https://www.advicenow.org.uk/know-hows/personal-independence-payment-pip-activities-descriptors-and-points

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @Littlefish

Welcome to the community! How are you today? Just to let you know, I popped your post in our PIP, DLA and AA section of the forum, in case you had other questions or queries. 

I see JBS has answered your query If you need help with your PIP claim you can always ring Scope's Helpline. 

Littlefish

Hi can anyone put light in this for me please, in my telephone interview I felt I was put through the mill with regards to my job even told by the asser it wasn't my roll only qualified staff can do that procedure, I got quite up set, the Lady even laughed when I stated "I don't want to be this way" is this normal in a PIP interview?

Hannah_Alumni

@Littlefish I am so sorry that you had to go through that. Questions about your job can be quite rigorous, unfortunately. But, the assessor shouldn't have laughed at you.