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PIP mental health claims

sightsmash

I seen a post on reddit where someone stated - "In recent months, mental health claims are getting straight 0's" on PIP applications/assessments!

Is this true, as my application was heavily based on how unwell I have been over the years. I've been in hospital/services for around 10 years now! I'm now a bit worried I may not be awarded PIP. Any advice?

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Rachel_Scope

Hi @sightsmash. Every claim is different and there's no way to know if mental health claims are all scoring zero so try not to worry. They'll look at how your condition affects you day to day and score it against each descriptor. Here's a link to all the descriptors that might help put your mind at ease https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-independence-payment-pip/pip-points-system . If the outcome isn't what you hoped for you can always appeal. Here's some information about that https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/challenging-pip-or-other-benefits-decisions

kingston

saw the same comment on Reddit, also saw a stat that 39 % off all pip claims are awarded for psychiatric conditions, so they do award for mental health, I was awarded four years ago for MH first time, then awarded higher rate second review, am now on third review but anticipating a reduction this time for various reasons so try not be disheartened, try gather as much evidence as possible, get clinic letters, support worker letters, physiatrist letters, try and arm yourself with best evidence to back up your claim, good luck, the whole process is stressful 😣

sightsmash

Thank you guys!

Strawberry1

Im going to try for my Autism and Adhd

But all i can think is its a complete and utter waste of time

I have an appointment with Citizens advice next Monday and Im not looking forward

I know they are nice people but i still think its a complete and utter waste of everyones time .

Strawberry1

Sorry for intruding

kingston

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1104678#Comment_1104678

not at all, we are all here for advice and guidance

sightsmash

How many points do you need for standard and enhanced on both daily living and mobility?

kingston

you need 12 points for both enhanced daily living and mobility

sightsmash

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1104694#Comment_1104694

Thank you :)

luvpink

What is Reddit please?

kingston

It’s a very helpful online advice forum

www.reddit.com
Registering is straightforward

You can then search for dwphelp and also benefitUK, there are various knowledgable posters on there and various professional dwp workers offer advice ( that actually work for DWP)

Hope you find the forum helpful, it has very in depth benefits advisors, I use Reddit and scope and they’re both and invaluable source of benefit advice

luvpink

@kingston

Thank you.

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