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A Positive PIP Experience

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I recieved my PIP award letter today I have been awarded standard Living (10 points) and Enhanced Mobilty (12 points).
I applied following a RTA that left me with serious damage to my leg requiring major surgery. I filled in the forms in April and had my Face to Face Assessment at home on the 17th August (Capita did cancel one appointment as the assessor was taken sick). The assessor who visited my home was lovely and explained the process to me very well - I was anxious as I refused to any of the exercises that involved standing and bending.
So letter came today stating they would back pay me until April and the back payment would go in to my account on the 6th September (yesterday) and it has.
Something I was dreading (as I’ve supported people going through Tribunal in my job) turned out to be straightforward and painless. I know I’m luck but I hope my story reassures anyone applying for the first time.
I recieved my PIP award letter today I have been awarded standard Living (10 points) and Enhanced Mobilty (12 points).
I applied following a RTA that left me with serious damage to my leg requiring major surgery. I filled in the forms in April and had my Face to Face Assessment at home on the 17th August (Capita did cancel one appointment as the assessor was taken sick). The assessor who visited my home was lovely and explained the process to me very well - I was anxious as I refused to any of the exercises that involved standing and bending.
So letter came today stating they would back pay me until April and the back payment would go in to my account on the 6th September (yesterday) and it has.
Something I was dreading (as I’ve supported people going through Tribunal in my job) turned out to be straightforward and painless. I know I’m luck but I hope my story reassures anyone applying for the first time.
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I’d also spent some time researching the PIP process before I submitted the claim form.
I also realised very early on the Assessor isn’t really interested in hearing the medical diagnosis from you as a claimant (I presume this is because you provide your medical evidence with your claim form).
So I focussed on describing my day to day activities and how my condition affected carrying out everyday things. I all so highlighted every area I needed help from another individual and any aids I used, this is very important as the assessor does not ask leading questions so you have to spell things out.
I can imagine for anyone who suffers from anxiety / depression or has communication difficulties of any kind the PIP process must be a complete nightmare - actually I’d go so far to say as the PIP process could actually be discriminating against sections of the disabled community.
I’m a confident outgoing person (well the majority of the time) and I still found the process stressful.
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