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Hi, my name is peggysue! help with pip

peggysuepeggysue Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited November 2018 in PIP, DLA and AA
Hi I’m going for my pip consultation I did ring them last week told them I’m getting a scan next month on my heart and now they wanting me to go for a interview before I even get any results has this happen to anyone else on this forum. Also I’m going to need to tape it due to my mental health I have bi polar and a really bad short term memory will it be ok to take two tape recording machines with me any advice would be greatly appreciated thankyou.
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  • Richard_ScopeRichard_Scope Community Team Posts: 2,587 Scope community team
    Good to meet you and welcome to our community. I will move your post to our PIP/DLA discussions where our very knowledgeable members will advise. If I can help further please let me know. 

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  • poppy123456poppy123456 Member Posts: 22,218 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi,

    PIP isn't about a diagnosis, it's how those conditions affect your ability to carry out daily activities based on the PIP descriptors.

    You need to get permission to record the assessment by ringing the health assessment providers at least 48 hours before.


    Community champion and proud winner of the 2019 empowering others award. This award was given for supporting disabled people and their families for the benefit advice i have given to members here on the community.
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