Help on pip tribunal

sam12
sam12 Posts: 1,337 Empowering
in PIP, DLA, and AA
What do. I expect am scared messing up i struggle to explain things lawyer got the date to b4 I told her they goin to call b4 i go am terrified i end up crying 

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  • sam12
    sam12 Posts: 1,337 Empowering
    What's advise best to wear i habit dressing up my lawyer said no pls advice me thanks 
  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,720 Online Community Programme Lead
    edited August 2019
    Hi @sam12, they're not as formal as people think, you'll be fine. Will your support worker or social worker be going in to the tribunal with you? It is good to have someone there so you're not alone.

    As for what to wear, this is entirely up to you! It's best to dress as you normally would dress.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 63,186 Championing
    Hi,

    You should wear what you would always wear. Answer those questions honestly. I'm sure there's other that will give advice too about their experiences. Lots of people say it wasn't as scary as they thought.

    Do let us know the outcome. Good luck.
  • sam12
    sam12 Posts: 1,337 Empowering
    Intend to over dress but lawyer said dress comfortable i. Just wear leggings in top though am nervous coming early then expected this should be Nov money for Christmas be great can go Southport am scared to go alone though i should win this 
  • sam12
    sam12 Posts: 1,337 Empowering
    I certainly will. I should not really get over dressed though. I think leggings in blouse flat shoes make up don't wear though. Just lawyer ssid not over dress i look tomorrow decide on something. As i don't get out i alway like to look smart. But be its social am put off. I will be with social worker n support worker we had laugh yesterday poor support worker she was in stitches she cuddle me yesterday because I was crying being low moods 
  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    I hope you have been able to decide what to wear @sam12 :)
  • thespiceman
    thespiceman Online Community Member Posts: 6,283 Championing
    Hello @sam12   Best wishes with your tribunal you get a positive result and outcome.

    You have your support worker or social worker attending that will be good as they are there to help and guide you.

    Wish to add.

    You be fine and look amazing whatever your wearing

    To give you reassurance  and confidence.

    Take care.

    @thespiceman




  • sam12
    sam12 Posts: 1,337 Empowering
    OK thanks. 
  • sam12
    sam12 Posts: 1,337 Empowering
    What i to do pip tribunal i kant speak for  myself very well 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 63,186 Championing
    Just do the best you can, they are usually very understanding.
  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    Hi @sam12, I understand how scary these assessments can feel but like Adrian said, they are not as formal as you think. Will your support worker be there with you?
  • sam12
    sam12 Posts: 1,337 Empowering
    Okay thanks 
  • sam12
    sam12 Posts: 1,337 Empowering
    What if i need to drain mucus in court which i kant keep in problem
  • sam12
    sam12 Posts: 1,337 Empowering
    What triggers mh is it my fault i had it all
  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    Hi @sam12, I understand this is worrying you. If you explain this to your support worker I am sure it will not be a problem.

    Struggling with your mental health is not your fault. It can happen because of experiences that we have had or simply because of how our brain is. It's definitely not your fault @sam12.

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