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PIP
Hi I have photosensitive epilepsy. Ive had my PIP assessment I know that the DWP didnt approach my GP or former epilepsy specialist for medical history. I no longer attend clinic and I am on medication for my epilepsy, which is mostly controlled, so I have no current evidence to provide. I wrote a letter to my GP, requesting information that I have the condition, but they sent it back saying that the DWP would approach themselves if they required it. They didnt. There is no consistency with my seizures, they dont happen often, but they can happen anytime, without warning but the real problem which is being overlooked by the DWP is the photosensitivity. The photosensitivity is the trigger for the epilepsy which means, no driving, no computers, video games, discos, concerts, shift work, etc. I have to avoid situations that could put me in danger.
The PIP form is not suitable for non visable disabilities, and because I do not fall into their yes/no tick box, they have basically disregarded my condition and how it affects me and my daily life.
I am now waiting on a date to go to tribunal and I need all the help I can get. How can I prove that my condition is a disability, and make them see that the PIP form is not diverse enough?
The PIP form is not suitable for non visable disabilities, and because I do not fall into their yes/no tick box, they have basically disregarded my condition and how it affects me and my daily life.
I am now waiting on a date to go to tribunal and I need all the help I can get. How can I prove that my condition is a disability, and make them see that the PIP form is not diverse enough?
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For PIP to apply the descriptors have to be treated that they are met for at least 50% of the time.
The issues that you say you have to avoid have nothing to do with PIP.
My daughter has epilepsy and is ‘fortunate’ - if that is the correct word - that it is controlled by medication so it has a minimal impact on her day to day living.
As @twanker says it seems that the things that your epilepsy prevents you from doing aren’t those that are covered within the PIP descriptors - washing, dressing, cooking, going to the toilet etc.
I’d advise looking at the descriptors closely to see which apply…search online for DWP + PIP + descriptors…
Good luck!
Any help/ guidance on how to approach the tribunal and suggestions on appropriate types of evidence would be welcomed.
Thanks
Does your epilepsy mean you have to have someone with you most or all of the time in case of seizures? Also do you have to be taken places because you are unable to drive or travel alone on public transport? If you can evidence this by your family or friends or GP, this may support your appeal.
I have epilepsy and CP and my mum had to use my worse epilepsy days when she applied for DLA 25 years ago.
I have since moved onto PIP but think it was the fact my CP hinders my day to day activity.
Best wishes
Sara
Off the subject, so presumably any of our armed forces when put in harms way and not having any warning of being attacked would certainly put them in danger. Should not all of those be offered benefits for that reason?
Just asking!
How many actually said that in trying to avoid being hung over the years?
This is where more common sense should be in play and not rigid rules. Everybody is different in how they react to the same thing in different ways. How illnesses and a disability effects everybody differently.