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Just had my PIP stopped
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spudgun
Community member Posts: 25 Courageous
Was on high rate care and std mobility after review I am on nothing.
I have multiple health issues
Diagnosis of Autism, PTSD, anxiety, dissociation, skeletal issues, arthritis, angina, hypertension, diabetes, some of the issues as a result of many years of serious documented abuse as a child. Previously I had a ASD support worker, but I have communication issues and can appear 'strange' to some people, this led to my being intimidated by neighbours to the point that I had to be rehoused a few years ago. I felt the ASD support worker was counter productive in this process and so I made a complaint to the service. After this they dropped me from their list. I also had support from a psychotherapist, psychologist and the adult mental health service psychiatrist and CPN's over the last 2 years all of these services have gone. My condition was recognised but due to the complex nature I was basically told there inputs had not achieved any results, so get in contact if you are in crisis. So I had a PIP review with no support and I know I did not do well. I also had no new medical evidence as I have been dropped by all the supports I once had. I was given a paper review with no need for a face to face or telephone interview due to my recognised inability to sustain verbal communication yet I get a total of 4 points for verbal communication and that is my total points for the whole thing. Last year I was in the CCU with heart condition, I trip and have falls usually without injury but in February I had a fall fracturing my wrist in 4 places. I find interacting with people terrible, I loose days all the time, regularly don't eat or care for myself, I am having a difficult time and loosing my PIP makes my life impossible. I live in a village here is a local shop but I do not use it. Shopping is a huge problem but I don't feel I can use the local shop as I would have a melt down or act in a way to draw more attention to me and after my previous experiences I do not want to risk something like that happening again. I am going to have to try and re-engage with services again, services I don't think actually do anything, I just want to be left alone. It may seem odd, I don't have any social life or anything, I just want to live quietly. I don't have the energy for this and don't know how I can survive until this gets sorted.
I have multiple health issues
Diagnosis of Autism, PTSD, anxiety, dissociation, skeletal issues, arthritis, angina, hypertension, diabetes, some of the issues as a result of many years of serious documented abuse as a child. Previously I had a ASD support worker, but I have communication issues and can appear 'strange' to some people, this led to my being intimidated by neighbours to the point that I had to be rehoused a few years ago. I felt the ASD support worker was counter productive in this process and so I made a complaint to the service. After this they dropped me from their list. I also had support from a psychotherapist, psychologist and the adult mental health service psychiatrist and CPN's over the last 2 years all of these services have gone. My condition was recognised but due to the complex nature I was basically told there inputs had not achieved any results, so get in contact if you are in crisis. So I had a PIP review with no support and I know I did not do well. I also had no new medical evidence as I have been dropped by all the supports I once had. I was given a paper review with no need for a face to face or telephone interview due to my recognised inability to sustain verbal communication yet I get a total of 4 points for verbal communication and that is my total points for the whole thing. Last year I was in the CCU with heart condition, I trip and have falls usually without injury but in February I had a fall fracturing my wrist in 4 places. I find interacting with people terrible, I loose days all the time, regularly don't eat or care for myself, I am having a difficult time and loosing my PIP makes my life impossible. I live in a village here is a local shop but I do not use it. Shopping is a huge problem but I don't feel I can use the local shop as I would have a melt down or act in a way to draw more attention to me and after my previous experiences I do not want to risk something like that happening again. I am going to have to try and re-engage with services again, services I don't think actually do anything, I just want to be left alone. It may seem odd, I don't have any social life or anything, I just want to live quietly. I don't have the energy for this and don't know how I can survive until this gets sorted.
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You've dertainly got a lot to contend with.
I think you're doing the right thing to engage with services again it can be frustrating but keep pushing through.
Are you going to do an MR?
I certainly would and get some help off welfare rights to get you through the MR and any possible appeals.
And don't be put off if the MR doesn't achieve anything as there is a good success rate with appeals.
Best wishes
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I have to do an MR, the decision is wrong, I just can't understand how they think lifelong conditions magically stop and I just don't know how long I can last with next to no money.
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Hello @spudgun.
I am very new with all this form filling and interviews, easements ect. When I filled in P I P forms and had my phone appointment. They totally ignored things I had said and was given 0 points for everything
I did a MR and was given points for not been able to deal with unknown surroundings. £23 a week. Never mind everything else
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Hello @spudgun How are you keeping today?
I'm sorry to hear things have been difficult for you, to say the very least and I'd really encourage you to access the free welfare advice available via Advice Local to alleviate some of the worry you're feeling.
I'm going to email you separately to just see if we at Scope can help with some of the other issues you describe so if you could keep an eye on your inbox and get back to me if/when you feel comfortable that would be appreciated.
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Just got word re the MR. From a total of 4 points and no award I have been given High rate care and std mobility. I am in tears with the relief, the last few months have been a nightmare, but it is over.
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That's great news @spudgun Are you happy with the length of the award, too?
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News came via community advice and I don't know how long the award is for. At the moment I don't care, I have an overdraft, bills due and was in an awful state, they said the money will be in my account soon. From being unsure how I would get food next week I feel like I am saved.
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Thats great news and proof that MR is worth doing well done.2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡
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I'm very pleased for you @spudgun - thank you for letting us all know about your MR success.
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Oh well done, you sound so relieved. Enjoy your weekend ?
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Congratulations, well done you can start to relax now.
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Thank you all.
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Got the letter, the award is till May 2025.
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