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PIP review
Diz9000
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Hi,
After being medically retired a few years ago , due to Fibromyalgia , Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ME and a degenerative disc disorder. I was awarded PIP after a long drawn out procedure with ‘THEM’ saying my case needed to be discussed as to decide wether I needed a face to face assessment. This went on for over 9 months . Until I contacted my local MP to explain my situation. Funny ( and as if by magic ) , I was contacted 2 days later with a date ( for that week ) for my assessment.
Although I had/have difficulties preparing meals and need my wife to wash me on a bath board ( we are hoping to get a grant for a shower room ) , I was awarded standard daily living and enhanced mobility. When my wife questioned this descission she was told that if we appealed we might get the enhanced daily living , but lose the enhanced mobility , so we left well alone.
Just received the form for my PIP review. Fingers crossed that I get at least my current award as things have not improved over the past couple of years.
After being medically retired a few years ago , due to Fibromyalgia , Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ME and a degenerative disc disorder. I was awarded PIP after a long drawn out procedure with ‘THEM’ saying my case needed to be discussed as to decide wether I needed a face to face assessment. This went on for over 9 months . Until I contacted my local MP to explain my situation. Funny ( and as if by magic ) , I was contacted 2 days later with a date ( for that week ) for my assessment.
Although I had/have difficulties preparing meals and need my wife to wash me on a bath board ( we are hoping to get a grant for a shower room ) , I was awarded standard daily living and enhanced mobility. When my wife questioned this descission she was told that if we appealed we might get the enhanced daily living , but lose the enhanced mobility , so we left well alone.
Just received the form for my PIP review. Fingers crossed that I get at least my current award as things have not improved over the past couple of years.
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I’m sorry to hear about the problems you have had with PIP, and I hope this review goes well. I have moved you over to our Talk about PIP/DLA group to see if any other members of the community can offer any advice or support.
Please do get in touch if you have any questions!
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