If this is your first visit, check out the community guide. You will have to Join us or Sign in before you can post.
Receiving too many notifications? Adjust your notification settings.
Filling PIP form in by disabled wife.

My wife has the PIP2 form to fill in. She refuses to see anything but positive things in her life & gets very stressed about talking about the negative effects of her stroke some 8 years ago. I have had a look at the form & in my opinion she would qualify for enhanced in both activities. She says I would be telling lies & that I don’t do anything for her. Our daughter has offered to help her fill it in but my wife is so hostile towards me that I think at her face to face assessment she will tell the assessor she gets no help. I feel like walking out for a week & leaving her to fend for herself. Only then will she realise what help she needs.
Replies
So sorry you are in such a hard place.
It is good that your wife manages to focus on the good things, many of us do that as a way of coping.
Is this a change from DLA to PIP ?
It is your wifes claim and if she wants to tell her story her way there is really nothing you can do, even if you see it from a different point of veiw.
Can your wife fill in the form for herself ?
If your wife is so hostile to your assistance then maybe let your daughter help her.
As tempting as it may be to walk away for a week , as a caring husband that really isn't an option.
Can your wife afford to forego to PIP payments to which she might be entitled?
Failing that, giving the Scope helpline a call at 0808 800 3333 might also be worth considering. Keep us updated!
It varies from area to area
Some are relitively quick ie. weeks or it could be several months.
Have you managed to included medical evidence ?
CR
It can vary. Mine was about three weeks later, in London, 13 months ago, but there might be backlogs now.
I'm pleased that your wife did agree with you about the form's contents.
It would be very useful if you can obtain reports from any specialists and GP detailing specifically the problems your wife has with the PIP descriptors
CR