Still haven't heard anything from PIP

sandyxxx

Awe thank you for the information it is a lot to take in. If my claim comes back were Im not entitled to anything I don't think I would go through it again.like I said before I feel as though I'm begging it's not a very nice feeling. But we will see what happens x

Lou67

Hi@sandyxxx. Hi hope your well this morning, I understand how frustrated you are but please don’t give up, if it doesn’t go your way as you say your health is deteriorating, it’s not fair we have to fight for our benefits, I’m currently waiting on word back from my mandatory reconsideration, but will probably need to appeal as not many MR decisions change, but hopefully you’ll get yours after your assessment good luck. 

sandyxxx

Thank you I hope your claim goes the way you want it. This is the first claim I have put in for. I have been told that I can claim other benefits like benefits for the blind or partially sighted but if its  anything like this one I'm not going to put in for them. 

janer1967

@chiarieds sorry I did not mean to offend 

I was by no means putting down physio or any profession I was just pointing out that assessors are not assigned to claimants based on knowledge of their individual disability .

I know only too well how knowledgeable physio are in their field and their expertise. My own team of physio supported me both physically and emotionally through a very difficult time and they are an absolute asset to the medical profession 

Sorry I didnt mean any offence to anyone 

Lou67

Hi@sandyxxx  I’m sorry I don’t no anything about the benefits for the blind or partially sighted sorry but I’m sure one of the other members will know and get back to you @Adrian_Scope could you maybe help here thanks. 

katho31

sandyxxx said:

Awe thank you for the information it is a lot to take in. If my claim comes back were Im not entitled to anything I don't think I would go through it again.like I said before I feel as though I'm begging it's not a very nice feeling. But we will see what happens x

hi @s@sandyxxx really want to wish you well and hope you get what you rightly deserve, its extremely stressful and does take a lot out of you ie; anxiety/low mood. dont give up, we are all here for you

sandyxxx

Thank you all ❤️ I think I would have gave up before now if it wasn't for you lovely people giving me advice xx

janer1967

Hi @sandyxxx

The only other benefits I am aware of for the blind is the blind persons allowance which allows you to earn additional earnings before you pay tax . I think you also dont have to pay for tv license and can get grants towards technical equipment .

Other people may know of more 

janer1967

Just checked it is 50% reduction for tv license for registered blind or severely impaired there is no reduction for sight impaired only 

katho31

Lou67 said:

Hi@sandyxxx  I’m sorry I don’t no anything about the benefits for the blind or partially sighted sorry but I’m sure one of the other members will know and get back to you @Adrian_Scope could you maybe help here thanks. 

hi @Lou67, how are you today? ive had a very good nights sleep last night, first time in a week  , 

Lou67

Hi@kath31 Aww that’s great I feel if you can get a decent sleep at least you can cope a bit better through the day, oh I’m ok just trying to get my breath back was down throwing out old coats and **** Iv accumulated lol the stairs kill me hopefully be able to move to my new flat this week. 

katho31

aww, i didnt know you were moving? yes stairs are a nightmare, i could quite easily live in a static caravan 

Lou67

Aw sorry though I had sd, I was due to move 2 days after we went into lockdown so wasn’t able to, I’m currently in a private let I eventually got a house from housing association that is much better for me, it is still one up but only a small flight of stairs, I’m currently 3 flights up and most days is a nightmare so I only go out when I really need to. Sorry Iv ranted on again lol. 

sandyxxx

Thanks that’s what I was told about the tv licence. Hopefully I get some news in the next couple of weeks. Is it true after you have your assessment you have to wait another 8 weeks before you get a decision? X

janer1967

@sandyxxx you do have to wait for decision 

Approx a week after your assessment you can ring and ask for a copy of your report this will give you some indication of points scored. It isnt the final decision but in most cases they go with the report 

You then need to wait for decision letter again this could be either less or more than 8 weeks depending on workload at DWP

sandyxxx

Ah thanks for letting me know xx

sandyxxx

Well had my assessment phone call yesterday after they had a cancellation so it's a waiting game again but at least is moving on XXX

Lou67

@sandyxxx. Oh glad to hear youv had your assessment hope it went well, fingers crossed for you that you get a positive out come ?

katho31

hi @Lou67, i hope i havent upset you?

Lou67

Aww Kath not at all, I just felt bad for you, I got married really young was 17 and about a year later domestic violence started I left a lot of times but always ended up back, that went on for a good while, I eventually left for good 10 years ago, best thing I done sorry if Iv sd to much xx