Would I qualify for disability?

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kelstar2200

I just have been diagnosed adhd, dyslexia, an schizoaffective disorder which is half schizophrenia an half bipolar I suffer with hallucinations an high manic at times an depression ere mood disorder would I qualify for disability if I apply? 

poppy123456

If you're 16 or over then it would be PIP you need to claim. (unless you live in Scotland and then it will be ADP)

However, it's not awarded based on any diagnosis. What they look at is how your conditions affect you against the 12 PIP activities. It wouldn't be possible for anyone here to tell you whether you could score enough points needed for an award because we don't know exactly how your conditions affect you.

There's some information in these links here. https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/personal-independence-payment/

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/Global/Migrated_Documents/adviceguide/pip-9-table-of-activities-descriptors-and-points.pdf

https://www.gov.uk/pip