Private Advice on Benefits?

oldngrumpy

Hi Folks.

Is there anyway I can contact a benefits advisor in total privacy on Scope? 

I have had two discussions today on Benefits with two different people.

The one person used to "work" at
C A B. 

So they know their stuff. 

The other person's Mother has the same problem as me. 

She gets way more P. I. P than me. 

Another reason I want it to remain private is also because I need to contact someone who will after I tell them how my disability affects me daily, they may advise on a Social Worker, this was suggested by the 

C A B worker. 

Sorry for the question to be vague. Regards

calcotti

oldngrumpy said:

The other person's Mother has the same problem as me. 

She gets way more P. I. P than me. 

PIP is about impact of health on ability to do the prescribed activities to the required standard. Two people with the same health condition may be impacted differently.

poppy123456

You really can’t compare someone else to yourself. PIP is not about a diagnosis. For expert advice start here https://advicelocal.uk/

racyguy

calcotti said:

oldngrumpy said:

The other person's Mother has the same problem as me. 

She gets way more P. I. P than me. 

PIP is about impact of health on ability to do the prescribed activities to the required standard. Two people with the same health condition may be impacted differently.

Absolutely. With my health issues some would expect me to be in bed 24/7. I don't and I still enjoy a full life despite the issues. My PIP has been awarded because I 'fitted' the various descriptors at a relevant level and not because I have a long list of medical issues.

Tori_Scope

Another reason I want it to remain private is also because I need to contact someone who will after I tell them how my disability affects me daily, they may advise on a Social Worker, this was suggested by the 

C A B worker. 

Hi @oldngrumpy I'm a little unclear on what you mean by this. Do you mean that you would or wouldn't want to be given the advice that you should contact a social worker?

oldngrumpy

Tori
I would like advice on contacting a S. W. 
I don't know how to go about it. 

Alex_Alumni

Hi @oldngrumpy okay, I'm sure we can help with that. I'll let the team know and they can get back to you tomorrow. Thanks for letting us know

oldngrumpy

Alex. Thank you. 
You and your colleagues are doing a real good job running this site. Thanking you all

chiarieds

I wonder if this is helpful @oldngrumpy - Please see: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/getting-a-needs-assessment/

As you will see, you can refer yourself.