Hi! I’m in process of pip claim so very anxious and would like to get some tips help info on that x

rew197979

I’m in process of pip claim so very anxious and would like to get some tips help info on that x

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

What stage of the process are you at that will help us give some advice 

rew197979

I had my phone assessment a week ago 

Ross_Alumni

Hello @rew197979

Welcome to the community, good to see you join us. 

I am sorry to hear that you are anxious, is there anything about the PIP process in particular that is making you feel that way?

janer1967

All you can do now is wait for the decision 

You have got through the hard steps 

Decision take around 8 to 10 weeks from assessment date 

You can request a copy of the report but not always advised as can cause stress as it is not the decision just the assessors recommendations 

poppy123456

rew197979 said:

I had my phone assessment a week ago 

Then there's nothing more you can do except wait for the decision. Some people choose to request a copy of the report but this isn't the decision, only a recommendation. Others wait because it can course more anxiety.

If successful and it's a first time claim (without transferring from DLA) then very often money goes into the bank before you receive the decision letter.

rew197979

I suffer from really bad anxiety the phone call was a lot to I think I feel like if they turn me down there there saying my illness’s arnt real I did have pip in 2016 for a year then they stopped it as they didn’t think my illness was so bad I didn’t fight for it as I knew it would make me poorly I just didn’t have the energy to fight it 

rew197979

Thank you I was going to request a copy but pip adviser said it would probably make my anxiety worse like u guys have said I find it hard to relax I’m also waiting for a moving date there’s a lot going on x

janer1967

You haven't been turned down and may not be 

If you are then I suggest you get some expert advice from welfare rights to help you appeal 

It's not about them thinking yog are not ill they vet rarely question that . What they look at is your ability to do the task for each descriptor 

Good luck and let us know how you get on 

rew197979

So I got zero points and lie lie lies in the report I’m so upset and angry I would love to be healthy and not have issues that my kids help with because I Carnt do myself  ive asked for reconsideration I know that’s not very easy to get a good decision do a lot of people get this too 

Popdiva43

Hi @rew197979 I'm so sorry for your outcome, but I understand how you feel, as I went through the same, have you got someone to help you to do the MR, I would strongly recommend it.