First PIP review - so anxious and scared

lynni

I am on pip for mental health I got my first review form my sister has filled it in but I am so anxious and scared I will have to go for a f2f or I will lose my pip I  am really struggling financially as only get £,100 UC after deduction I am worried sick

steve51

Hi @lynni

Good Evening it’s great to meet you today.

We have got lots of info & advice here on our site.

https://search.scope.org.uk/s/redirect?collection=scope-meta&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Fdisabled-people%2Fbenefits%2Fpip&index_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Fdisabled-people%2Fbenefits%2Fpip&auth=OdCmUepX8Eu01lD6Q10Fhg&profile=_default&rank=1&query=Pip

Also we have got some members who would be happy to share there experiences to date.

There is is also a number of “Benefit Advisors” to hand.

lynni

Thank you I just hear do so many bad things about people losing there pip and the only supportive evidence I have is my GP and my sister's 

Ami2301

Hi @lynni welcome to the community!

Sorry to hear you are feeling worried. I know assessments can be daunting but there are positive outcomes. My claim was straightforward. I really hope you get the award you need!

lynni

Hi thank u I just hate the waiting only sent form back on Saturday so hoping mine is straight forward 

Ami2301

It all depends on how much backlog there is, after sending the forms it took about 6 weeks for a face to face assessment, but just under 2 weeks for a decision.

In the meantime, is there anything that can help you ease your anxiety? I know it's easier said than done.