Can I apply for PIP?
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Kazzhanley60
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I have recently had a tumour in my optic nerve which was removed so now I have a false eye so I’m classed as particularly sighted . I can’t do my job as this was a driver. Can I apply for pip
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Hi @Kazzhanley60 and welcome to the community
Our Scope helpline could help answer your questions on PIP, give them a call on 0808 800 3333, they are a great & helpful bunch!!0 -
This article may also be helpful @Kazzhanley60
https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/personal-independence-payment-pip/
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Welcome to the community @Kazzhanley600
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Hi @Kazzhanley60 - Welcome to the community & thank you for joining. May I suggest you could also try using the following benefits checker to see what benefits may be available. Please see: https://www.entitledto.co.uk/PIP is all about how your disabilty affects your function in activities of daily living, &/mobility. If you have a look at the following link you will see the activities/descriptors, & the points that may be gained.I hope this also may be helpful info, but, if not, or you have any other questions, please do say. If you need support, we're all here for you, & please let us know how you're doing, thank you.
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Welcome to the community @Kazzhanley60.
Sorry to hear you are no longer able to do your job, it must be a massive adjustment for you.
Is there anything else we can do to help? Please do let us know how you get on.0
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