Can I apply for PIP?

Kazzhanley60

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 

LauraR_Scope

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!! 

LauraR_Scope

This article may also be helpful @Kazzhanley60

https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/personal-independence-payment-pip/

emmarenshaw

Welcome to the community @Kazzhanley60

chiarieds

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.

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/asset-library/Scores-for-PIP-Descriptors-2020.pdf

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.

Chloe_Scope

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.