Help with PIP

fee68
fee68 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
edited January 20 in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA

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  • fee68
    fee68 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener

    Hi I'm new here and hoping for advice. I have low grade ovarian cancer and needed major surgery in Jan 24. The cancer is classed as life limiting but is currently very stable due to medication. I take lerazole which has horrendous side effects and I'm in constant pain.

    I have other medical issues Osteoathetitis and bilateral hydropheosis which again causes pain. I'm on some strong medication prescribed by the palliative care team. I still work as I was determined to keep my independence but it's hard and I would like to reduce my hours.

    I applied for pip in April 24 and have had a terrible time with DWP losing my medical evidence and other delays in the process only to be refused pip and awarded 0 points with very little explanation. I requested my transcript and it seems I scored enough for enhanced on both. Does anybody have experience of this. I feel DWP have treated me terribly and while previously the majority of my problems were physical I now feel anxious and depressed.

  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 4,708 Championing
    edited January 19

    Hello fee and welcome to the Scope forum 😊

    I know you will get advice and support from our lovely members so I've bumped your thread to page 1.

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing

    It's very rare for them to go against the report but I have seen it happen. Are you challenging the decision by requesting the MR and then Tribunal if needed? This is the best way forward.

  • fee68
    fee68 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener

    Yes I asked for the M R already. It's taking such a lot of time mentally right now and DWP are never good at providing you with information. I will try again thank you x

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing

    MR decisions are currently taking up to about 15 weeks. Most MR decisions remain the same so if this happens you can proceed to Tribunal.

    This is always the best way forward, rather than starting a new claim. If you need further help please just ask and someone will be able to advise you.

  • Jimm_Alumni
    Jimm_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,713 Championing

    Hi @fee68, welcome to the Scope online community 😊 I hope you're feeling okay today, it sounds like a lot has happened and the PIP process certainly doesn't help. I hope your MR goes well, please do let us know if you have any questions about it!

    Incase you want to read up more about the appeals process, including tribunal stage, we have an advice page about it here: Appealing a benefits decision | Disability charity Scope UK

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