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Degenerative disc disease, can i claim PIP?
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debs42
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Does anyone know if pip is awarded to anyone with this disease I have terrible trouble with my neck movements constantly in discomfort but don’t know if it’s enough to claim
I can’t sit down without squirming and find myself stood up all the time as this is more comfy for me I can’t even sit down and watch a film with my family ?
I can’t sit down without squirming and find myself stood up all the time as this is more comfy for me I can’t even sit down and watch a film with my family ?
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Hi I would be grateful for any information as I am feeling a bit low at the moment having going round and round with treatments and medication but none working for me
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Hi @debs42
That’s no probs!!!!!!
We have got some info below for you for starters:
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
Please please let me know if I can give you some help going through the info???
@steve51 -
Ok thanks for your help I will let you know if I have any problems
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debs42 said:Does anyone know if pip is awarded to anyone with this disease I have terrible trouble with my neck movements constantly in discomfort but don’t know if it’s enough to claim
I can’t sit down without squirming and find myself stood up all the time as this is more comfy for me I can’t even sit down and watch a film with my family ? -
I’d give anything for a bit of pain relief that actually works
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Hi,PIP isn't awarded based on a diagnosis, it's how those conditions affect your ability to carry out daily activities based on the PIP descriptors.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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