PIP2 How your disability affects you form?

cheekylittlekoala
cheekylittlekoala Online Community Member Posts: 123 Empowering
edited July 2023 in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hi there,

I want to get a jump start on my PIP application is there an up to date form i can work from and make notes?

Thank you  :)
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  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    Hello @cheekylittlekoala

    Hope you are well :) Citizen's Advice have a great information page on filling out your PIP application :) Hope it helps! 
  • cheekylittlekoala
    cheekylittlekoala Online Community Member Posts: 123 Empowering
    @Hannah_Scope Thank you :)
  • cheekylittlekoala
    cheekylittlekoala Online Community Member Posts: 123 Empowering
    Should i include FitNotes?

    Thank you
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 63,174 Championing
    cheekylittlekoala said:
    Should i include FitNotes?

    Thank you

    No, PIP isn't about your ability to work so fit notes are not needed and not classed as evidence. Fit notes will be for your UC claim.

    I'd advise you to have a read of this before you apply. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-assessment-guide-for-assessment-providers/pip-assessment-guide-part-2-the-assessment-criteria It will help give you a better understanding of the PIP descriptors.

    When you fill out the form you should give a couple of real world incidents of exactly what happened the last time you attempted each descriptor that applies to you. Adding detailed information such as where you were, what exactly happened, did anyone see it and what the consequences were. You should aim for at least half and A4 side of paper per descriptor that applies to you.

    Remember this is your chance to tell them exactly how your conditions affect you. You do not need to tell them your life story. Keep it straight to the point. The biggest mistake a lot of people make is not including enough of information on the form.

  • cheekylittlekoala
    cheekylittlekoala Online Community Member Posts: 123 Empowering
    @poppy123456 Thank you for the information, Its much appreciated.  :)
  • cheekylittlekoala
    cheekylittlekoala Online Community Member Posts: 123 Empowering
    Good evening,

    Does the form want you to write in capitals?

    Kind Regards
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 63,174 Championing
    I've filled any of the forms in this way, so no you don't need to do this.
  • cheekylittlekoala
    cheekylittlekoala Online Community Member Posts: 123 Empowering
    my handwriting is really rubbish so i can fill some of the form out but where i have to write a lot can i type it up and attach as an additional sheet and write in the space please see additional sheet. 

    Thank you
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 63,174 Championing
    Yes, you can do that. Make sure you put your name and NI number on everything you send.
  • cheekylittlekoala
    cheekylittlekoala Online Community Member Posts: 123 Empowering
    PIP just sent me a letter to say they have extended the date when i send back my form by 14 days which is so helpful as i am struggling to fill it out.
  • cheekylittlekoala
    cheekylittlekoala Online Community Member Posts: 123 Empowering
    Question 10 Reading 

    I have a Astigmatism and short-sighted and have to wear my glasses always as i can’t read or see without them, would you say this question apply’s to me as i am not sure.

    Kind regards
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 16,682 Championing
    I wouldn't have thought so as with the 'reading' descriptor it's whether you have difficulty with this either unaided, or wearing glasses/contact lenses.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 63,174 Championing
    cheekylittlekoala said:
    Question 10 Reading 

    I have a Astigmatism and short-sighted and have to wear my glasses always as i can’t read or see without them,

    Same as me but i wouldn't expect myself to score any points for that descriptor because your glasses corrects your vision, same as mine. With my glasses i can see perfectly.
  • cheekylittlekoala
    cheekylittlekoala Online Community Member Posts: 123 Empowering
    Good afternoon,

    Q9 Talking, Listening and Understanding.

    There was an incident at a GP surgery one that i had never been to and i had a screaming fit at the Doctor due to anxiety, distress and them not understanding me.

    Would it come under this heading.

    Thank you
  • cheekylittlekoala
    cheekylittlekoala Online Community Member Posts: 123 Empowering
    edited August 2023
    I feel like i have written a 4000 word essay.... I don't even think i wrote that for a essay at Uni.

    Kind regard
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    @cheekylittlekoala It is like writing an essay! I hope you took some time for yourself afterwards :) 
  • cheekylittlekoala
    cheekylittlekoala Online Community Member Posts: 123 Empowering
    edited August 2023
    Only two more questions to go, then a read through make some notes if I've missed anything then off in the post tomorrow!! 😴
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    Woop Woop! Near the end :) and then sofa day! <3
  • cheekylittlekoala
    cheekylittlekoala Online Community Member Posts: 123 Empowering
    Sill working on my PIP form and adding bits...

    On planning a journey can i put about the weather effecting my condition as it will prevent me from planning a journey.

    Kind regards
  • nasturtium
    nasturtium Online Community Member Posts: 373 Empowering
    This link shoud give you all of the info you need. Just click on each section on the page and it will give you more info on what you need to include on the form and what each activity is about https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/help-with-your-claim/fill-in-form-pip/
    Hope that helps
    Nasturtium

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