Hi, my name is smokeyjo!

smokeyjo

Hello I'm new here 
I was diagnosed with moderate COPD had quite a few infections since then , had to have a spirometry test again last week because I'm not doing so good, my fev1 was 68% this time still classed as moderate my question is how bad do you need to be before claiming pip also I've been asthmatic all my life.
Can anyone give me any advice because looking it up on the internet is confusing thank you 

thespiceman

Hello @smokeyjo   Pleased to meet you welcome.

Thank you for joining and sharing.

Have a look at our online benefit checker   This is a handy tool gives you some idea of what you may be entitled to.

You can also find out more information about benefits on our website.

I would also consider speaking to CAB for any benefit advice.  Have wealth of knowledge and expertise. Especially form filling in.

I do this for all my benefits and it is always a good idea as you can talk to them face to face.  Something to consider.

Citizens Advice have question by question guide to filling in a PIP claim form on their website.  Which you might find useful to look at.

You could contact your local Bureau should you need further support.

We are a friendly, supportive community. Please ask if we can advise. Some one will know.

Please take care

@thespiceman

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @smokeyjo, and a warm welcome to the community! You've had some great guidance from @thespiceman above: do have a look through the links and feel free to come back to us with any further questions.

Ami2301

Hi @smokeyjo welcome to the community!

steve51

Hi @smokeyjo

Welcome ? it’s great ? to meet you today!!!!

Please please have a good look ? at the info below on “pip”


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

https://search.scope.org.uk/s/redirect?collection=scope-meta&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Fservices%2Finformation&index_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Fservices%2Finformation&auth=4RxMuZJo7ufNgzuZI7Ixsg&profile=_default&rank=3&query=Pip

https://search.scope.org.uk/s/redirect?collection=scope-meta&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Fdisabled-people%2Fmoney%2Fpip%2Ffaqs&index_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Fdisabled-people%2Fmoney%2Fpip%2Ffaqs&auth=LmnqDzzXazyTWKotZZO%2B3A&profile=_default&rank=7&query=Pip

Please please let me know if I can help/support you further?????

smokeyjo

Hi steve51
Thank you will check it out and I probably will need more advice thanks again 

steve51

Hi @smokeyjo

No probs it’s my Pleasure ? 

Yes Please let me know if I can help/support you further?????