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Moving from DLA to PIP
persephone
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Hello everyone
I have been on DLA for a number of years (15 plus) due to complex and varied MH conditions. I have just received the letter saying that I have to apply for PIP.
Apart from the sheer terror of going through yet another assessment and all the anxieties that go along with disclosing very painful aspects of my life, my biggest concern is my lack of "evidence" to support any claim I make.
As you are aware, over the years, MH provision has been cut dramatically so the support I have had in the past (i.e. CPN, Social Worker, community support worker, counsellor etc) has just disappeared. I now only have the support of my GP who doesn't know half of what I go through on a daily basis.
I have reached a stage where I feel so unimportant to the world and made to feel so guilty for claiming benefits that I'm ready to give up fighting. I'm already convinced that I am a worthless person, so why would I put myself through having that confirmed by a government department?
I don't mean to 'trigger' anyone nor do I wish to sound like a drama queen. I just wish that the "powers that be" understood that making a claim is more than asking for financial help, it's also about validating the claimant as a valued member of society
I have been on DLA for a number of years (15 plus) due to complex and varied MH conditions. I have just received the letter saying that I have to apply for PIP.
Apart from the sheer terror of going through yet another assessment and all the anxieties that go along with disclosing very painful aspects of my life, my biggest concern is my lack of "evidence" to support any claim I make.
As you are aware, over the years, MH provision has been cut dramatically so the support I have had in the past (i.e. CPN, Social Worker, community support worker, counsellor etc) has just disappeared. I now only have the support of my GP who doesn't know half of what I go through on a daily basis.
I have reached a stage where I feel so unimportant to the world and made to feel so guilty for claiming benefits that I'm ready to give up fighting. I'm already convinced that I am a worthless person, so why would I put myself through having that confirmed by a government department?
I don't mean to 'trigger' anyone nor do I wish to sound like a drama queen. I just wish that the "powers that be" understood that making a claim is more than asking for financial help, it's also about validating the claimant as a valued member of society
Replies
https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/56365/pip-form-filling#latest
I have never had any help whatsoever with the PIP claims and re-assessments or Tribunal I just struggle though the system the best way I can.
Scope community team
Obviously the prospect of an assessment can seem overwhelming. The process can feel degrading and many will say it does absolutely nothing for anyone's self-esteem. However, you are a worthwhile person and as a member of our community we'll do everything we can to support you through the experience, whether that means providing advice, or just being here to talk to you ahead of the assessment and in the aftermath of the whole thing.
Please keep in touch about how this all goes and if you have any questions or just need to chat, don't hesitate to let us know.
Adrian
Scope
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