Looking for a list of examples for PIP aids and appliances

potato63
potato63 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA

Hi,

I am trying to complete my PIP review form but due to my autism/adhd, poor mental health and just the fact that it was created by the devil, I am struggling to write or think clearly.

I have tried looking online but I am struggling to find what I’m looking for. I am not sure exactly what is classed as an aid or appliance, so a list of these would be a really helpful prompt or guide for me.

Does anyone have a list of aids/appliances for each PIP activity?


Thank you

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  • bellatango
    bellatango Online Community Member Posts: 120 Empowering

    What Counts as an Aid/Appliance?

    • Aids: Devices that help a function (e.g., spectacles, walking stick).
    • Appliances: Devices that provide or replace a function (e.g., prosthesis, wheelchair, stoma collecting device). 

    Examples by Activity:

    • Cooking/Eating: Modified knives/forks, easy-grip jugs, kettles with holders, reachers.
    • Toileting: Commode chairs, raised toilet seats, grab rails, non-slip mats, tap turners.
    • Getting Around/Mobility: Walking sticks, wheelchairs, scooters, grab rails (bed/bath), leg lifters, ramps.
    • Dressing: Button hooks, zip pullers, sock/tights aids, adjustable beds.
    • Other: Specialist software (screen readers), alarms, prosthetics, even things like incontinence pads or stoma bags. 
  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Posts: 8,773 Championing

    I write from my soul i write everything my darkest feelings my pain my struggles how life is and has always been so sos hard how it effects my relationships friendships jobs I just cant do them I cant i give real life examples of what happens when Im put in these situations from my past experiences its so hard to drop the mask but you have too as I get imposter syndrome there is no right or wrong way to write in my eyes this is your time to speak your truth adhd and autism for me is so debilitating throw in other mental health conditions its hell im dyslexic I cant write in the correct format ie capital letters full stops ect it doesn't matter write on extra sheet of paper if needs to be from when I wake up to when I try to sleep at night you can get sars form from gp its free will have your history on there can get family member to write a letter stating your struggles so hard to start forms of anything with adhd what I did was for two weeks I did the form bit by bit on daily basic all my life hurt pain struggles the trouble adhd got me into over the years failed marriages I wrote the lot goodluck dont overthink it just write your life story

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