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Hi, my name is hibby66!
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hibby66
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Hi.I am 50 years old &am looking to find any info on benefits(esp.PIP).I have got to the part of getting mine looked at again(a mandatory something or other)I had already been awarded PIP at the enhanced rate.but still denied any mobility ? I have always been awarded it when on DLA so am now going to appeal.I have the help of a local charity--'but the costs mount up &losing the mobility element.I am gonna struggle even more.My disabilities range from a Chiari malformation (needing 4 opps.3 being neurological) I suffered a stroke.infections & about 3 months in
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1K8JNÑL.I have nystagmus.epilepCSXult)I have many other illnesses - causing me to suffer p.t.s.d.having just been told I have fibromyalgia- seems all too much,yet understandable.I live with my 18 year old son who is a great help.but having being offered an apprenticeship as a . technition mechanic at V.W.BREEZE.as a parent I want him to put all his energies into his work¬ have to worry about me.My medical was carried out by Atos & because I was having an "O.k " day .(My mum came with me) I would not lie.&so answered any questions / tasks to h èof my abilities that day.I think my interviewee I was over exaggeriiating
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1K8JNÑL.I have nystagmus.epilepCSXult)I have many other illnesses - causing me to suffer p.t.s.d.having just been told I have fibromyalgia- seems all too much,yet understandable.I live with my 18 year old son who is a great help.but having being offered an apprenticeship as a . technition mechanic at V.W.BREEZE.as a parent I want him to put all his energies into his work¬ have to worry about me.My medical was carried out by Atos & because I was having an "O.k " day .(My mum came with me) I would not lie.&so answered any questions / tasks to h èof my abilities that day.I think my interviewee I was over exaggeriiating
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Hi @hibby66, welcome to the community, I hope you find it helpful and supportive.
You can find lots of information about PIP here, and if you have any questions you might like to post a question on our 'Ask a benefits advisor' page. Hope that helps.
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