Hi, my name is emzrose! I have ADHD, would I get awarded PIP?

emzrose

Recently diagnosed with female.adhd 

Combined type 

Physiatrist used the word.severe

I'm 33 so a bit gutted learning this at this age but it's something I've known.and everyone around me has known after being.mis.diagnosed.with anxiety.amd.depression for the past 10 years 

What is the likelihood.of being.awarded.PIP I.wotk also so I'm wondering is there even any point in applying as all I see is negativity.with this based.rounf our conditions and.people getting awarded zero 
Has.anyome been.successful with just an.ADHD diagnosis.
Thanks x

poppy123456

PIP is not awarded based on any diagnosis. This is why you can't compare 2 people with the same condition because we are all affected differently.

As I have no idea how your condition affects you then I'm afraid I can't tell you whether you would be able to score enough of points needed for an award. 

Although PIP isn't about your ability to work, if the work you do contradicts the reasons why you're claiming PIP then it can go against you. 

There are many people that claim PIP because of how their ADHD affects them. 

It's also worth your while doing some research before you ring to apply to gain a little more understanding of the descriptors and why they mean. There's a guide here, https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-assessment-guide-for-assessment-providers/pip-assessment-guide-part-2-the-assessment-criteria

Although the guide is very long, it's very much worth taking a little time to have a read through before deciding to apply. 

You can also see the descriptors here https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/Global/Migrated_Documents/adviceguide/pip-9-table-of-activities-descriptors-and-points.pdf

You need at least 8 points for standard or at least 12 points for Enhanced. There's 2 parts to PIP, daily living and mobility. The points for each are added up separately.

Rosie_Scope

Welcome to the community @emzrose  

Poppy's given some really detailed advice already, but I just wanted to say hello and welcome you.

It's a really good idea to read up on PIP and see if you think you'd score any points before considering whether to apply. There can be a lot of negativity online and the process can be quite stressful, but if you feel you'd benefit from it it's well worth a go. We have some really knowledgeable members who know a lot about the process so if you do decide to go forward, I'm sure you'll get some good advice here

che123

Hi I have made a claim based on my ADHD, im 33 aswell but diagnosed at 9, combined type aswell and quite severe. From what I can gather, the diagnosis alone doesn't entitle us to pip, it's about how it impacts on our lives and how we manage day to day activities. In my case I'm a hopeless mess (easier than typing out everything that is negatively impacted by my adhd) and from looking at the scoring system I'd say I'd be eligible (although all my past attempts have failed). Apparently adhd is an extremely difficult disability to get pip for, but if its impacting you on day to day things (be worth looking up what the questions are to see if your symptoms impact on them or not) then it's worth a try. Good luck.