Hi all, is it worth the stress of going to a tribunal if you disagree with your PIP MR decision on these sections - Engaging with other people face to face, Making Budgeting Decisions and espeically - Planning and Following a Journey?
On my original PIP application decision, I was given 4 points for Moving Around but 0 for Planning and Following a Journey, even though I really struggle with this and can't do it alone. Below is the information my carer wrote for the MR. But they are still giving me no points.
Engaging with other people face to face (PIP MR 0 points)
"She can NOT engage or meet with other people due to her anxiety and depression and it makes her ME/CFS fatigue and pain worsen. She becomes quickly overwhelmed, confused and mentally and physically exhausted which causes her to become anxious. If she needs to meet other people i.e medical appointments I have to go with her to support her.
Making Budgeting Decisions (PIP MR 0 points)
"She is NOT able to make complex budgeting decisions without me prompting or assisting her due to her ME/CFS fatigue and pain which leads her to become confused and unable to process complex information and manage money. I manage all her household bills and help her with her online bank account.
MOBILITY
Planning and following a journey. (PIP MR 0 points)
"She is NEVER able to plan and follow a route of an unfamiliar journey without another person accompanying her due to her ME/CFS fatigue and pain which causes her to become confused when trying to process and organise information. It also causes her severe anxiety as she is frightened of becoming confused and lost, not knowing the distances she would need to walk or if seating is available and if there would be anyone to ask for help".
Thank you in advance for any suggestions 😊
