Not recognised for my disability

Deejustneeds1
Deejustneeds1 Online Community Member Posts: 10 Connected
edited April 2020 in Families and carers
I was awarded five yes ago Standard PIP. A few weeks ago got called into review. Two Y's ago my back became more painful and slowly made walking and standing unbearable.  I was going to get a wheel chair with the mobility section of PIP which I was certain would be awarded.
A lovely understanding assessment person I saw and left heard.
The report reader said NO. I use a crutch to steady myself. I do not go out other then to my G.P. The said no.
Appeal requested and now we have a virus.
So I am at home with asperger 30 yr old and my son left his supported living flat when P M locked down .He has cerebral  palsy and learning difficulties. 
We have many pets which my autistic  son see as friends. I am ser ching on line for supplies for three adults and much pet food.
I "helped" my son out financially before this hit and now overdrawn.. 
I felt mentally challenged at Christmas when son was section. It's been one kick in the teeth after the other. 
When will my needs be recognised. ?
I know this is complaining and nothing will come of it so why do I bother.
Hope you all stay well and safe.



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  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    Hi @Deejustneeds1, sorry to hear about your PIP assessment and your current situation due to COVID-19.

    Have you been able to get essentials?

    I know some pet shops are offering delivery for pet supplies, is might be worth contacting places locally to you.

    Here is some information about accessible food and essentials. 

    Please do let us know how you get on and if there is anything else that we can do to help. :)
  • Abs_Scope
    Abs_Scope Scope Membership Team Posts: 293 Cerebral Palsy Network
    Hi @Deejustneeds1 -  how are you getting along? I hope you found @Chloe_Scope information helpful? How have things been so far this week?
  • emmarenshaw
    emmarenshaw Online Community Member Posts: 697 Empowering
     Hi @Deejustneeds1 how’s everything going?Happy to help if you need anything or have any questions at all.

  • feir
    feir Online Community Member Posts: 395 Empowering
    Your GP can refer you for a wheelchair assessment. Not sure if you get a chair for free but i only just found out about this after several years of also waiting for PIP so i could buy myself a chair (i didn'tget the mobility part of PIP so won't be able to use motability).
  • LouiseH
    LouiseH Online Community Member Posts: 96 Contributor
    Hi @Deejustneeds1 I know argos has pet food and pet essentials and they do delivery's.
    https://www.argos.co.uk/search/pet-food/?clickOrigin=searchbar:home:term:pet+food

    Local shops such as butchers and fruit and veg shops near me are now doing deliveries or collection. There might be local shops near you which do the same? It could be worth a Google or looking through the phone book if you have one and making some enquiries?
    I hope this helps somewhat. 
    Best wishes 
    Louise :smile:
  • Lisatho11987777
    Lisatho11987777 Scope Member Posts: 5,874 Championing
    I dontvunderstand sometimes how they work it out but the corona virus doesn't stop you appealing I have helped a few people appeal pip the last few months   I had to appeal last time five years ago  my review has just been done again with no problems  there are organisations out there that can help you maybe someone on the scope community can help or send them a message  sorry your going through this 

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