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PIP and long COVID queries
itspersonal
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I have two questions, one relates to me personally and one I just thought of while reading posts here.
One:
Is it possible at all to claim PIP for long Covid? I know it’s not about the condition but the effect of it BUT I notice one of the criteria is that it’s expected to last at least 9 months. No one has any idea how long my symptoms will last so even I have no idea. I hope it doesn’t but it’s been since May already.
One:
Is it possible at all to claim PIP for long Covid? I know it’s not about the condition but the effect of it BUT I notice one of the criteria is that it’s expected to last at least 9 months. No one has any idea how long my symptoms will last so even I have no idea. I hope it doesn’t but it’s been since May already.
I can’t walk more than a few steps without being breathless and my chest hurting. I have terrible fatigue and now can’t help but sleep 12-15 hours a day. I’ve lost 6 stone in weight because I’m struggling with eating and preparing food. I’ve fallen asleep in the bath countless times, I can’t stand long enough to shower. I’ve developed all over body pain which the doctor said is likely to be myalgia. I have awful brain fog and lose track of what I’m doing constantly. The doctors have basically left me to it and said there’s nothing they can do but my partner has suddenly become my full time carer.
Has anyone been successful in claiming PIP for long-Covid? I know it effects people differently etc so even if someone has no guarantee I’ll get it but I’m curious about the “expected to last 9 months” criteria, when no one knows how long this could possibly last. I was told a month or two to regain my strength and it’s been 3/4 of a year already.
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Hi and welcome
Sorry to hear how long it is taking you to recover
As for PIP I haven't heard of anyone applying on this basis but that doesn't mean there are not people who have
I guess all you can do is try and see what the outcome is as you say it isnt the condition that counts but the effect that has on you . But yes there may be queries over how long it will affect you
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Hi and welcome
Sorry to hear how long it is taking you to recover
As for PIP I haven't heard of anyone applying on this basis but that doesn't mean there are not people who have
I guess all you can do is try and see what the outcome is as you say it isnt the condition that counts but the effect that has on you . But yes there may be queries over how long it will affect you
Keep us informed as would be interesting to know to advise others -
Hi @itspersonal - & welcome to this community from me as well. I'm sorry to read you are suffering from long- Covid & how much of an affect it has had upon you. I would think there is no harm in applying for PIP, & the process can take some time depending on the backlogs in your area, so it could potentially be some months before you would get a phone assessment anyway. Please do kindly let us know how you get on, thank you.
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@chiarieds there is a long covid funding in wales don't know if you have one in England
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I'm not sure if there have yet been any successful claims for PIP for "long covid" but there would absolutely be no harm in trying, might be an idea to speak to a local welfare rights unit and get some help with the application.2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡
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The problem of trying to predict how long a health impact is not unusual. Cancer patients having chemotherapy/radiotherapy etc often have no idea how long they will be be having treatment for. Often a case of treat, do more tests, review the response to the treatment, treat again with something else etc. Awards are still made but are likely to have shorter award periods because of the uncertainty about how the health impact may change.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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I take onboard what has just been mentioned above, as Mike gives great advice, tho I might take issue with describing long Covid as a media construct, when NICE are obviously taking it seriously as I was looking at this earlier on. Please see: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/NG188 ....remembering NICE was mentioned not so long ago.
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Have to agree with @chiarieds about the use of the term "media construct", we've been there before and wrongly so with conditions that are now recognised as being very real and very serious.2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡
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Long covid clinics have been set up
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@lisathomas50 yes they have thanks for adding that valid point.2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡
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@woodbine thank you for that means alot
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I realised I didn’t ask my second question but I can’t think of the words right now so will ask another time if that’s okay? It wasn’t relevant to this just a curiosity about something pip related.
Thank you all who have answered me so far. The mixed feelings probably shows how difficult it may be because no one knows or can give me answers about my condition. My gp is not supportive at all and is only issuing 2 week fit notes at a time as he believes I could change at any moment.I had hope he would be right to begin with but 8 months later I’m beginning to lose hope.But with no ... I can’t think of the word ... presinct (?? sorry that doesn’t feel right but the word is escaping me right now, like historical other cases) I think it will be a hard fight to get awarded pip or any financial support.I like the idea of talking to an advice agency but do any offer advice by email? I’m hard of hearing and don’t do too well on the phone, thank you -
itspersonal said:... I can’t think of the word ... presinct (??Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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calcotti said:itspersonal said:... I can’t think of the word ... presinct (??That was the word I was trying to think of, thank you!Username_removed said:Yes, I also think you’re thinking about the idea of setting a precedent. Nothing wrong with that.Oops I didn’t mean me setting a precedent I’m more of a sheep than a leader, haha. I was wondering that because there isn’t a precedent it’s probably more unlikely that I would be successful.
I searched for some advice in my area and there were quite a few options. Does anyone know if any are more suited than others?There is:
Welfare Rights
SUCRC (unemployed and community resource centre, it says they do benefit advice)
Citizens Advice
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@itspersonal The Advice Local website is a great web tool for finding free local independent advice. If you enter your postcode and select 'Welfare benefits' from the drop-down list, you should be provided with a list of organisations. Please keep us updated as I think it would help many people who browse our community, and perhaps don't post, who are in the same position. Good luck
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Cher_Scope said:@itspersonal The Advice Local website is a great web tool for finding free local independent advice. If you enter your postcode and select 'Welfare benefits' from the drop-down list, you should be provided with a list of organisations. Please keep us updated as I think it would help many people who browse our community, and perhaps don't post, who are in the same position. Good luckDo you have experience of any of them? I went on my council site to request help but the form kept messing up as the buttons are in the wrong place. It said it submitted but I don’t know who it goes to and it didn’t send the confirmation email it said it would. Have you used it before? It asked random questions that I didn’t feel relevant so I left a lot blank tooUsername_removed said:That sounds like you are perhaps in my area so I’d best not comment further. Entirely your choice.
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My choice would be "welfare rights"2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡
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woodbine said:My choice would be "welfare rights"They didn’t seem to have their own website. I had to apply on a gov website so not sure if I did that right.I did get an email to say I had applied for help with benefits but it doesn’t say how long it will take them to get back to me. So it could be 1 day or 100 daysHopefully that is right and it is welfare rights
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When I sort help with a very complicated benefits issue last year I emailed welfare rights and within 7 days somebody phoned me and he really knew his stuff and helped me get sorted.2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡
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Hopefully they will be able to help me or at least say if I should bother putting in a claim. Thank you for your help @woodbine
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