PIP and Public transport and psychological distress

mimimoo12

Hi all, 

I wonder if someone can advise or help reassure me please?

I was awarded 10 points under the mobility category for psychological distress, despite telling the assessor that I have used public transport at times accompanied. 

I now fear going out and using public transport even if accompanied, as the descriptor says can not do any journey!  My mental health fluctuates.  There are times when I can  not go out at all, and times when I do, though can be very challenging.  I usually have someone with me and rarely go out alone.  

I have found the whole PIP process to be very stressful, despite being awarded finally after a long battle, I am left feeling even more anxious and like a prisoner.

Thanks 

ME
 

calcotti

The applicable descriptor is the what happens on the majority of days - it doesn't mean you can never do something.

poppy123456

Scoring points for 1E doesn't mean you can't go out if you feel you can go so you shouldn't feel like a prisoner in your own home.