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PIP2 How your disability affects you form?

cheekylittlekoala

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

Hello @cheekylittlekoala

Hope you are well

Citizen's Advice have a great information page on filling out your PIP application

Hope it helps!

cheekylittlekoala

@Hannah_Scope Thank you

cheekylittlekoala

Should i include FitNotes?

Thank you

poppy123456

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

@poppy123456 Thank you for the information, Its much appreciated.

cheekylittlekoala

Good evening,

Does the form want you to write in capitals?

Kind Regards

poppy123456

I've filled any of the forms in this way, so no you don't need to do this.

cheekylittlekoala

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

Yes, you can do that. Make sure you put your name and NI number on everything you send.

cheekylittlekoala

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

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

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

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

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

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

@cheekylittlekoala It is like writing an essay! I hope you took some time for yourself afterwards

cheekylittlekoala

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

Woop Woop! Near the end

and then sofa day!

cheekylittlekoala

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

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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