Pip and universal credit?
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Boyden1964
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Claiming universal credit can I claim pip?
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They're completely different benefits. PIP isn't part of UC.
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Yes you can PIP while claiming other benefits they are not related or connected in any way.1
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Thanks for your answer. I will get the ball rolling by ringing for application form tomorrow got nothing to loose.1
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Good luck0
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debbiedo49 said:Good luck0
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Just thought I would update you on my pip claim I got awarded enhanced on both in December 2020 ongoing for 10 years.0
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Thanks for letting everyone know @Boyden1964, and congratulations on your PIP award0
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That's really good news @Boyden1964 - adding my congratulations.0
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Great news thanks for sharing0
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@Boyden1964..Great news!Can I ask what your disabilities were that you received it on?0
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I have COPD osteoarthritis I was lucky that I had good clinic letters saying what difficulties I have and how it effects me day to day. On the assessor's report it said given the medical evidence it's not going to get better but worse. I was surprised I got awarded enhanced on both as I only sent in 3 letters with my form my advice only send evidence that is relevant to your claim.0
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Hi @Justcheckingin15 - it's worth mentioning that a specific disability doesn't necessarily mean a person might get PIP, rather the impact of a person's disability with the activities/descriptors that are looked at with PIP. Several people with the same disorder will be affected differently, so some might qualify for PIP; others not.@Boyden1964 makes a good point.....often less is more, & only include medical evidence that's relevant to a PIP claim. !0 letters all just giving a diagnosis aren't needed unless any can give insight into how a person's functional ability is affected0
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@chiarieds..thank you for your reply..1
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