Hi, my name is fridayfeeling38!

fridayfeeling38

Hello I'm new to this group so just wanted to say hello to every1

Ami2301

Hi @fridayfeeling38
Welcome to the community! Would you mind telling us a bit about yourself?

Chloe_Scope

[email protected] and a very warm welcome to the community!

Sam_Alumni

Welcome to the community @fridayfeeling38

fridayfeeling38

I applied for pip ,had my face 2 face at home and just waiting on a reply back ,,,been waiting just over 4 weeks now 

fridayfeeling38

It's just stressing me out more and more with this waiting game and the more I read about pip and other people's experience I get the feeling ill get a big fat no 

Ami2301

Hi @fridayfeeling38
Unfortunately the waiting time can vary.

fridayfeeling38

Is there any point in ringing the Sep department 

fridayfeeling38

Sorry dwp  department 

Ami2301

You can do All you can ask is Has a decision been made yet? If not then check for an update again maybe next week if no luck.

fridayfeeling38

I'm really hard of hearing ,,,last time got a friend to call and they would not ever listen they wanted to talk to me but my friend told them I can't hear and we communicate by written they just hung up the call which I found very rude 

Ami2301

I'm deaf too, it took them ages to accept that my mum had to speak on my behalf, be persistent

thespiceman

Hello @fridayfeeling38   Sorry what has happened. I am partial deafness and have nominated a friend to help with my calls.

I found that often helps and then he can relay anything to me. 

Also when I was in a mental health charity. Support worker did it. Which was great. Now trying to cope on my own. Even so still ask a friend to be nominated.

Could be a solution.

Hope that helps.

You need to be respected and treated right.  Please take care

@thespiceman  

fridayfeeling38

So can I ask without sounding rude ,,,does anyone get pip for there hearing 

fridayfeeling38

Also thanks you to everyone that has replied I feel very welcomed to this group/community scope 

Ami2301

I'm deaf, partially sighted and have mobility issues so it was part of the reason I got PIP

fridayfeeling38

Hi everyone

fridayfeeling38

Just wanted to share my news I was awarded pip 

Ails

Hi fridayfeeling38,

A warm welcome to Scope.  I'm sure you will enjoy being part of the online community here.  I only joined a couple of weeks ago and have found everyone's friendliness and support fantastic!  Great news that you have been awarded PIP.  Looking forward to speaking to you and hearing your thoughts in the future.  :-)

fridayfeeling38

thank you ails ,,I do feel very welcomed and I wanted to share my news not to rub it in to any1 that waiting to hear frm pip but just to give a bit of hope to others that it can go there way and be awarded 

Ails

Hi fridayfeeling38,

Glad to hear that you have felt very welcomed.  I too have felt very welcomed recently when I joined.  I am sure you will enjoy your experience here as much as I do.  :-)

Ami2301

Hi @fridayfeeling38
That's fantastic news!

thespiceman

Hello @fridayfeeling38 Congratulations. Good to hear. Thank you for sharing.  

Take care

@thespiceman

Mumof2ds

Hi @fridayfeeling that's absolutely brilliant news. 

I too have progressive bilateral hearing losses, along with balance issues, tinnitus and now anxiety and depression issues (Menieres) and they possibly think other A.I maybe Lupus) my hearing therapist and mental health counselor asked if I was receiving any benefits, and along with my physiotherapist, said I should be applying / claiming something or at least try. 

So glad to hear you have been awarded. That really is encouraging news. In amongst the awful stories. Awaiting my F2F date still. XX 

fridayfeeling38

Mum of2ds don't worry about the face2face I have also tinnitus  and balance problem and as I mentioned hearing loss ,,,,and tinnitus  is a pain in my bk side lol it never go also here with ,,,I know it's easy for me to say don't stress cuz I was stress out just until I had a friend call pip  department but hopefully u will be awarded pip fingers crossed ,,,good luck with f2f hun

fridayfeeling38

Sorry typing error tinnitus is always with me never goes ever for a second 

Ami2301

Tinnitus is horrible! Mine is constant too, it worsens when I get really stressed.

Liam_Alumni

Hi @fridayfeeling38,

That's great news regarding your PIP claim - congratulations! 

As for tinnitus, I too have it and know just how much of a pain it can be - especially when I'm reading a book in bed in the evening, there's peace and quiet and then my ears start ringing! I'm still yet to find the perfect distraction!

Although, if you are looking for more information about tinnitus, the British Tinnitus Association has lots of useful information on their website which might be of interest.