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poppy60
poppy60 Community member Posts: 46 Connected
hi
has anyone ever had a paramedic to access them for pip . If so what was the outcome. I’m worried as people tell me paramedics do not understand ms and fibromyalgia 

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  • Government_needs_reform
    Government_needs_reform Community member Posts: 854 Trailblazing
    edited October 2018
    Yep, mine was a paramedic and was awarded on-going award both Enhanced rates. But I really woulden't  go by what you've heard as there is good and bad in any assessments mine understood how I'm affected and justified it fully.

    It will depend if yours is understanding and many other factors to take into account, like your form, evidence sent etc. Good luck.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    Mine was a paramedic too and i claim Enhanced mobility and standard daily living. The HCPs don't need to be qualified in any particular condition because all conditions affect people differently. Reading too much on the internet isn't going to help because you'll always mostly only hear that bad stories. I claim PIP for fibro and other conditions too but PIP isn't about a diagnosis, it's how those conditions affect you daily and everyone's different. Good luck.
  • Yadnad
    Yadnad Posts: 2,852 Championing
    ….and being able to prove both the health condition as well as the alleged difficulties that cause the impact on your life.
  • niknoo
    niknoo Community member Posts: 46 Connected
    Mine was a paramedic and understood Fibro better than I did. He was so lovely. Report looks good and more than enough points for enhanced for both, just waiting for actual decision letter now. 
  • Government_needs_reform
    Government_needs_reform Community member Posts: 854 Trailblazing
    niknoo said:
    Mine was a paramedic and understood Fibro better than I did. He was so lovely. Report looks good and more than enough points for enhanced for both, just waiting for actual decision letter now. 
    @niknoo I remember you was waiting to hear about your PIP and now sounds like you've nearly got it. Good for you.
  • niknoo
    niknoo Community member Posts: 46 Connected
    niknoo said:
    Mine was a paramedic and understood Fibro better than I did. He was so lovely. Report looks good and more than enough points for enhanced for both, just waiting for actual decision letter now. 
    @niknoo I remember you was waiting to hear about your PIP and now sounds like you've nearly got it. Good for you.
    Yes hopefully they agree with the report. Will let you know. Xxx