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Angiebabes2410
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I have my PIP assessment next week and I'm worried sick about it. I have a wheelchair and elbow crutches and i really struggle every day. I got diabetes type 2 and 2 slipped disks in my back for 20 years I can't stand for many minutes or walk further than the car and I can't sit for long either. My right leg is numb from nerve damage and my right arm doesnt work well either. ( Apart from that I'm fine lol ) and im taking antidepressants as im very depressed and my family all passed away i am totally alone all the time. Please help me xx
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Hi, Sorry to hear how much your health is affected.
Please make sure you are not going alone to the assessment.
Let's see if @BenefitsTrainingCo can advice you how to prepare for the assessment day.
Make sure you do not stress to much even if you are really worry all about it.
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Hi @Angiebabes2410, and welcome to the community!
It sounds like you're dealing a lot, and I really hope our community members can support and advise you. Here is some guidance on preparing for a PIP assessment that you may like to read, and do feel free to ask any questions and we'll do our best to help. All the best and keep us updated! -
Hi @Angiebabes2410 I would have thought you would qualify for a home visit?
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@Angiebabes2410 If you're going to drive to the assessment centre I advise you not to do this as this will not help you get the mobility points you obviously need to keep the car if it's a motability car. Ring the number on your appointment letter and say you need a taxi and arrange this with them. You have to get their agreement to this to claim the money back.
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The assessor came to my home . I didnt have to ask them to come here they gave me the appointment at home. Unfortunately i am having to appeal against their decision because they are giving me less than before on DLA
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Angiebabes2410 said: Unfortunately i am having to appeal against their decision because they are giving me less than before on DLA
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So do i have to just cope with the reduced amount ? I thought a lot of people have been able to appeal and i read 85% win their appeal
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Angiebabes2410 said:So do i have to just cope with the reduced amount ? I thought a lot of people have been able to appeal and i read 85% win their appealI can understand why people would be put off appealing when the initial process is stressful enough, but personally I would. As well as the figure you cited, 8% of applicants are successful at the MR stage (SOURCE : Disabled Go News).Good luck, whatever you decide to do. ?
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Hi there, just had my PIP assessment and was really
worried about it at first but the lady who came out from the assessment services was very understanding and made sure I wasn’t feeling pressured. We had a long chat about my disability and how I am with my
mental health.Luckily she was understanding and let me have time to answer certain questions. -
That's good to hear @JamesMcDonald2019. I hope you get a positive outcome.Community Manager
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