Degenerative disc disease, can i claim PIP?

debs42

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 ?

steve51

Hi @debs42

Welcome to our online community/family ?‍?‍?‍?

It’s great to meet you this evening ??

We have got some info/advice on “Benefit’s” 

There is also a “Benefit Calculater” which will be great for you to start with?????

Please please let me know how you feel????

@steve51

debs42

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 
thanks 

steve51

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

debs42

Ok thanks for your help I will let you know if I have any problems 
x

Shell1966

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 know just how it  feels Debs I find lying in bed with my chin on my chest is the best position still on pain  but not as much as sitting or standing  

debs42

I’d give anything for a bit of pain relief that actually works 

poppy123456

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.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/Global/Migrated_Documents/adviceguide/pip-9-table-of-activities-descriptors-and-points.pdf

Antonia_Alumni

Hi @debs42

Welcome to the community.

I am sorry to hear you are in pain, I hope the pain eases up a bit. After having a look at the link provided, please let us know if you have any questions. You may be interested in contacting your local CAB.