Private Advice on Benefits?

oldngrumpy
oldngrumpy Scope Member Posts: 228 Empowering
in Benefits and income
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

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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,005 Championing
    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
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    You really can’t compare someone else to yourself. PIP is not about a diagnosis. For expert advice start here https://advicelocal.uk/
  • racyguy
    racyguy Community member Posts: 560 Empowering
    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
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,443 Championing

    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
    oldngrumpy Scope Member Posts: 228 Empowering
    Tori
    I would like advice on contacting a S. W. 
    I don't know how to go about it. 

  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    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
    oldngrumpy Scope Member Posts: 228 Empowering
    Alex. Thank you. 
    You and your colleagues are doing a real good job running this site. Thanking you all
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,329 Championing
    As you will see, you can refer yourself.

  • Libby_Alumni
    Libby_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 1,247 Empowering
    Hey @oldngrumpy :) 

    I just wanted to check in to see if you would still like some support from Scope with a social care referral?

    I see @chiarieds has provided a link to the self referral page; have you managed to take a look at the page, or would you like us to help you with this?

    Libby

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