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Panicked at my PIP assessment

i have just had my pip assessment and it was very distressing as im very afraid of talking to strangers my mouth was getting very dry and i started to panic wanting to get out i had my mum for support which she is always with me where ever i go 95% of the time, i was awarded dla back in 2001 and i recieved it for a year, i wasnt aware i could have claimed it again (hence why i never did) hoowever my mental health is very much the same as it was when i was a young adult (im now 44) however my mobility is very poor now due to copd i also have very very painful arthritis in my joints i spend 85% of my time in the house as i dont go out very often unless im with someone i know extremly well as i have very servere anxiey and panic attacks i was just wondering if anyone could give me anymore information on this pip as its very hard to understand thank you
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Others who know more about PIP will be in touch with you in due course, but we have a resource here which you might like to read.
In the meantime, please stay in touch and don't hesitate to ask us anything or tell us anything more about yourself. The better we get to know each other, the more easily we may find ways of supporting you.
Warmest best wishes,
Richard
A very warm welcome.
Sorry to learn you found the assessment daunting.
I would leave it for a couple of weeks since your assessment.
Then you should contact the Pip helpline to ask for a copy of your assessment report.
From that you will be able to tell what award is likely.
I think you would find the assistance of your local CAB, to guide you at this stage, so you need to arrange a face to face meeting with a caseworker. Your mum would be able to attend with you.
Hope this helps.
Do come back if you need any further info.
Best wishes
atlas46
Just phone PIP helpline and ask for copy and also, how long will it take to get it.
Should take no longer than two weeks.
Keep us informed.
Enjoy the sunshine.
Best wishes.
atlas46
What the assessor was saying is correct.
The assessor will recommend a review period, this will be in years.
This will be when you asked to renew your claim, this is entirely normal.
It sounds as though you have been awarded something, but you need the actual award letter, for conformation.
Get the assessment report!
Let us know if you need any more details.
Best wishes
atlas46