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PIP claim

Hi iv never posted before but do read many posts .. iv just posted my pip forms , iv sent 7 letters from specialist which outline and give diagnosis .. some of these letters go back from 2012 to 2017 as in 2017 i was discharged as no further treatment can be done, i had a letter from social worker last week in support of my claim and that outlines all the help i need and the fact iv been under there services since 2011 .. where they helped me get mobility scooter and wetroom ... i no longer live that house as we had to downsize because of my health, im currently on dla high rate indef.. from 2012 .. my disabilty is my back iv had 2 surgeries and am unable to sit stand or lie for long periods i scream with pain.. im on lots of medication .. and can honestly say im terrified of the whole process ... i travel lied down or on my knees if we ever manage to get me out.. i shuffle on 2 crutches and my back is bent forward as its to painful for me to stand upright .. the pains in my legs are horrendeous i cant even open them without almost crying..
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Welcome to the community
I am really sorry for what you're going through, my heart goes out to you.
Pleass don't hesitate to ask the community anything.
We are here for you
Ami
Disability Gamechanger - 2019
Welcome to the community
I am really sorry for what you're going through, my heart goes out to you.
Pleass don't hesitate to ask the community anything.
We are here for you
Ami
Disability Gamechanger - 2019
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With my best wishes, I hope success comes quick for you.
Firstly I am so sorry to read your story, and constant pain must be horrendous. Let's hope they can arrange a home visit under the circumstances, sure another member may be able to advise you on that one! Seems ridiculous putting you through so much ( as many members) for a face to face assessment, when you constantly struggle!
I am relatively new here too. 😊 Awaiting a F2F assessment also.
I sent my PIP off ages ago, they then sent me a letter saying I had four days until cut off to send forms back, and they hadn't received it!
Luckily I had sent tracked and signed, so advised them as to date and name received their end.
They then said they would open an Investigation with her manager, and would send me a new PIP pack incase! But to ring them I case before I refilled everything out! 22 days my 1 at application was there somewhere, and the day my new forms arrived, I received a text saying:
"
Thanks for sending us your 'How your disability affects you' form. We may need you to attend a consultation with a health professional before we make our decision. We'll contact you again if we do. Please call us if any of the details you gave us have changed."
They received my application and signed for it on 19/06/18! But dated they started processing it on 6/8/18!
Still nothing.
I very much hope you get some joy soon, and they sort this out for you, sounds an absolute nightmare. So many horrendous stories from the community.
Good luck! P X
Always look out for each other. Be kind.
Hugs and smiles mean the world. XX
I really hope we all get what we deserve without to much distress
Please keep me updated of how you go as we same to be at the same place 😥
Will do. Good luck with everything there too. XX
P X
Always look out for each other. Be kind.
Hugs and smiles mean the world. XX
Still no letter for f2f appointment its been 3 now x
Why am i so paranoid feel like im justifying my illness all the time 😏
Thankyou for reading guys
Guess its me being paranoid , i feel better knowing it dosent mean anything different .
My panic levels have doubled..
Makes sense x
There are many claimants that are awarded without the need for a MR or appeal and they accept it only because they believe that if they challenge it they could lose everything.
So getting an award first time around could mean nothing if the award or the length of it is not right.