Will i be entitled to PIP?

trace69

Hi all I was rushed in hospital in July last yr and diagnosed with with copd I was really poorly had all the tests done.I have now been in a&e a few times since then I also have asthma and reflux and depression would I be entitled to pop isn't walk bet far as breathlessness and syatica

steve51

Hi @trace69

Good Morning & Welcome 🙏🙏

I am very very sorry 😐 to here about your current problems.

Here’s some info for you below on “pip”

https://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/benefits/pip

Please let me know if you have any questions/problems??

trace69

Thankyou

steve51

Hi @trace69

That’s my Pleasure!!!!!!

theone32

Yes u would 

trace69

I've just applied for pip didn't know whether I would get it 

Sam_Scope

Hi @trace69
There is a PIP self test here that might be helpful for you to fill in to see if you could be entitled to PIP.

trace69

Where do I find it hun x

wilko

Hello and welcome, have you done the PIP self tes?? When you do be honest with yourself as the answers you put in the application form will have to be justified at your acessment, PIP is not about your illnesses or disability but how you manage cope and how your day to day activities are impacted on in relationship to the PIP descriptors, can you do manage them repeatedly, safely and in a timely manner.

trace69

Thank-you 

poppy123456

Hi,

Based on a diagnosis no you won't be. This is because it's how your conditions affect your ability to carry out daily activities based on the PIP descriptors.

trace69

Thanks I can't walk very far and do household chores etc  due to my breathing problems 

poppy123456

Household chores are not part of the PIP descriptors and not being to do these won't help a PIP claim. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/Global/Migrated_Documents/adviceguide/pip-9-table-of-activities-descriptors-and-points.pdf