Hi, my name is Toby2007! Has anyone received PIP for being deaf in both ears?

faraway_21

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/884588#Comment_884588

Hi

I was able to get PIP thankfully - I had my audiologist letter and a statement from my spouse to say how they support me in certain circumstances- I also have other things that impact me which helped me score the points for basic rate PIP. Have you checked how you could potentially score? What do you do for work? Do you have children? I know anything conflicting / contradictory could impact your claim

summersunflower

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/884607#Comment_884607

Thank you for your reply.

Did you have a F2F assessment? how long is your award for?

So my situation is a little complicated.

Yes i have two older teenage children.

I have a partner who i full time care for (he claims PIP for his mental health condition which i support him with). He is very reliant on me, very much a recluse, suffers with depression and extreme anxiety. but my loss of hearing doesn't impact me caring for him. My teenage children and mum help me with anything i need.

any advice at all welcome, thank you again

faraway_21

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/884620#Comment_884620

my assessment was over the phone despite asking for a video assessment - they asked me a lot of what if scenarios and what a good day looks like and a bad day etc. you can still claim PIP as a carer. I think a statement from your mum on how she support you day to day could help the assessor better understand how your disability impacts you

summersunflower

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/884624#Comment_884624

Thank you.

Do you drive?

Can i ask if you have found any aids helpful around the house at all? I am so new to this i'm looking for anything that could help me more in everyday life

faraway_21

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/884626#Comment_884626

yes I drive - no I don’t really have other devices. I work from home for the last 6 yrs so I’m typically just in one room for most part of my day.

summersunflower

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/884628#Comment_884628

Thanks so much, sorry for all the questions. Do you get daily living and mobility or just daily PIP?