Hi, my name is gsensicle! i would like to get Pip

gsensicle

Hi

gsensicle

i am profoundly deaf

gsensicle

i would like to get Pip

bg844

gsensicle said:

i would like to get Pip

PIP isn’t based on a diagnosis alone, it has a points system which you must meet certain descriptors for. No one just ‘gets’ PIP unless you are classed as terminally ill and have less than 12 months to live. 

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

For a standard rate award you require 8 points, for enhanced this is 12 points. The same goes on the mobility side too. You can be awarded a mixture of rates from PIP. 

More information about PIP available here:
https://www.gov.uk/pip

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

The descriptors can be hard to understand, if you are struggling I recommend you get some expert advice on it:
https://advicelocal.uk/

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @gsensicle

Welcome to the community! How are you today? I seeBG844 has shared some great advice and links for help with PIP! Is this your first time applying? 

gsensicle

Yes

Hannah_Alumni

Will keep everything crossed for you! I encourage you to use the Advice Local link for additional support with the forms