Hi, my name is jaxs666! PIP Query

jaxs666

Hi all I’ve been reading loads of posts about pip and how it all works to be honest it’s kept me sane and helped me get through my claim,I just called as I hadn’t heard anything apart from we haven’t made a decision and the woman told me I hadn’t been awarded pip does anyone know what I do now thanks

Daisydukes

Hi Jaxs - How soon after the text did you call? And the advisor told you that you weren’t awarded? 

jaxs666

Hi two weeks was the last information I had from them so I called today and she said it wasn’t awarded 

jaxs666

It’s made me very depressed to say the least as it has all been so stressful 

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @jaxs666

Welcome to the community!  

I'm so sorry you didn't get the award. You can apply to Mandatory Reconsideration, which will make them look at your claim again. 

I know it can be very stressful, we have many members in the community who have expressed the same. Can I ask, do you have support around you? 

jaxs666

hi no I don’t have any support around just my teenage daughters who help me do everything I need help with so the forum is a god send 

Hannah_Alumni

If there is anything you wanted to discuss privately, you can always reach out to Scope's Helpline too! 

Phone: 0808 800 3333.

Email: helpline@scope.org.uk.

Textphone: dial 18001 then 0808 800 3333.

Calls are free from UK landlines and mobiles.

I'm so glad the community has become a helpful place for you

jaxs666

Thank you  I appreciate it so much

DAZZWER2000

Hi sorry to hear this , why did the refuse you ? I had my video assessment on 30th may and havnt heard anything.  Cheers

Daisydukes

Hey Jaxs - don’t give up hope. I’m not holding my breath for my award, however I will appeal it. I hope you have a better week ahead. 

jaxs666

Hi I’m waiting for the letter as the lady on the phone just told me I hadn’t been awarded and i will do the next steps as I really need the help I don’t leave me home due to my health and anxiety last time I was out was the 16th of April whet I was admitted to hospital but seems it doesn’t count I really appreciate all the communication and advice on here so thank you all

jaxs666

I hope all goes well with your claims sending positive thoughts for all

jaxs666

Hi all i hope everyone now doing well I received the decision letter and the gave me 6 points for daily living and 4 for mobility they said I can plan and make a journey unaided ,while I can plan a journey I can’t do it unaided and as I’ve explained to them I don’t leave my house unless it’s totally necessary due to anxiety and health does anyone have any advice for the reconsideration please,also even though my daughter washes my hair hair and helps me with incontince needs they awarded zero for that .thanks for your help and hope you all have a good day

Cher_Alumni

Hi @jaxs666 I'm sorry to hear that initial decision didn't go your way, it can be very disheartening.

Try not to lose hope though. If you feel that your conditions do meet the points threshold for getting a PIP award (you need to score 8 points minimum in either the mobility or daily living components to receive the standard rate) and have sufficient emotional and practical support available, then please do consider a mandatory reconsideration (MR). You have a month from the date of the decision to ask for an MR. But this can be extended to 13-months if there are reasons to delay this.

Perhaps also look into getting independent welfare advice local to where you live via Advice Local and in the meantime, concentrate on the activities where you believe you should have scored more points to either i) highlight errors with the way the DWP applied the points-based disability test or ii) provide further supporting evidence to satisfy these from either personal anecdotes or accounts from support workers, friends or family.

We wish you all the best. Please let us know how you get on and good luck. 

jaxs666

Thanks for your advice I appreciate it