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Can I claim pip for c.o.p.d

Claires2905
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Hi have stage 2..possibly 3..c.o.p.d I currently work but am struggling more daily..and in constant pain..can I claim pip?
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Clares2905,Hello and welcome,
PIP is a benefit that is awarded to help you cope, manage your daily living activities and is not awarded on a disability, diagnosis or amounts of medications you take. To qualify you have to have a face to face acessment having filled in a 40 page application form giving details of now your illness, disability or conditions affect you in relation to the PIP descriptors. May I sujest you do a self test to see how you would do should you apply for PIP. -
Hi @Claires2905 and welcomeAs Wilko says, PIP is awarded for how your condition affects your daily living and mobility. I also have COPD and currently receive standard DL and enhanced Mobility. In some ways COPD is one of the invisible conditions which will normally require input from your GP and respiritory care team
Be all you can be, make every day count. Namaste -
Thank you I'll look in to it..everyday is getting harder.
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I found it getting harder each day until I got my meds, nebuliser, inhalers and home oxygen sorted. do you have a community respiritory team in your area ? If so you should get a referal to them
Be all you can be, make every day count. Namaste
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