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Hi... new to forum... should I apply for PIP?

Hi all... I've recently had surgery on my back due to slipped/ broken discs.. though the surgery has relieved the pain in my leg my foot is still numb and I have partial footdrop to my right foot. I'm still in shock a little as this all happened very quickly.
I work part time, though have been signed off for ther next couple of months, is it worth me putting an application in for PIP? Another patient in the ward told me to get a claim in as it takes months if you are accepted. My surgeon has said as my condition is nerve based I may get some feeling back but I may not.. at the moment (and it is early days) I need help standing, sitting, dressing and getting in and out of the shower (most other help is due to the actual surgery and hopefully I will be able to function a little better as ther scar heals). I am unable to drive for 8-weeks due to the surgery but im not sure id be able to drive with a numb foot anyway.. any advice would be smashing. Thank you. Sarah
I work part time, though have been signed off for ther next couple of months, is it worth me putting an application in for PIP? Another patient in the ward told me to get a claim in as it takes months if you are accepted. My surgeon has said as my condition is nerve based I may get some feeling back but I may not.. at the moment (and it is early days) I need help standing, sitting, dressing and getting in and out of the shower (most other help is due to the actual surgery and hopefully I will be able to function a little better as ther scar heals). I am unable to drive for 8-weeks due to the surgery but im not sure id be able to drive with a numb foot anyway.. any advice would be smashing. Thank you. Sarah
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Disability Gamechanger - 2019
Disability Gamechanger - 2019
Disability Gamechanger - 2019
Disability Gamechanger - 2019
Good Evening it’s great to meet you today 🙏🙏🙏
That’s great, please please come back to us when you are ready to start things.
We can help/support you through things if required????
@steve51
Please please don’t worry as we have a number of good stories with regards to the “pip assessments”
At what stage are you with your Pip ??????
@steve51