Pip tribuneral

charl1234

I did I Mr for pip points jumped from two to six fir daily living and four for mobility, included as much evidence as I can now going to tribunal, sounds stupid thing. , I have long covid forget things and the obvious isn't always obvious, I visited my gp and he had to helpe put my jacket on as I really struggle( dislocated shoulder injury years old) and where I'd previous put i didn't need help dressing , my gp spoke and explained you can get points for even needing help part dressing my partner helps me with bra and tighter tops, jackets I just never really thourght about it properly, I wrote this on my tribunal appeal and explained about my long covid and how I was confused about question , will this go against me at tribunal, I haven't worsening I just didn't realise Also they are asking for any further evidence to be honest I've included everything from gp consultantation reports to reports of how my long covid affects me from my clinic I really don't know what else to include! Advice appreciated 

Ross_Alumni

HI @charl1980

Lovely to hear from you. I hope you are okay this morning.

Thanks for updating us about your situation, Sorry to hear of how you are struggling with your health at the moment, long-covid is impacting so many people right now and fingers crossed there can be more support for those experiencing it in the near future.

How are you feeling about the tribunal? In terms of what to include, you mentioned having evidence from your medical team, but have you been able to submit some anecdotal evidence of your own that explains how your condition impacts your daily life and mobility?

calcotti

charl1980 said:

 I really don't know what else to include! Advice appreciated 

You don't have to add anything if you have nothing to add. It's simply opportunity to add information if you want to.

charl1234

Hi Ross thanks for you reply what sort of anecdotal evidence would you suggest please

poppy123456

charl1980 said:

 what sort of anecdotal evidence would you suggest please

At least 2 real world examples of exactly what happened the last time you attempted each descriptor that applies to you. Include detailed information such as where you were, what exactly happened, did anyone see it and what the consequences were. You should aim for at least half an A4 side of paper per descriptor that applies.

Sue_Alumni

Hi @charl1980
It is sometimes useful to write a submission to the tribunal if you're able to explain more clearly why you are entitled to PIP.  It is not crucial as the tribunal panel will go through everything thoroughly with you at the hearing. If you're able to give examples of what activities you struggle with and exactly why you find it difficult and the help you need to carry out that activity then the Tribunal would find that useful.

You mentioned that you had problems with your shoulder because of a historic injury and that you relied on you partner to help you dress the upper part of your body.

If you need assistance dress the upper part of your body you could score 4 points.  Based on what you have said you could say something along the lines of "due to a historic injury sustained to my shoulder I have limited mobility in this shoulder as evidenced in my consultants letter dated [ ] and I rely on my partner to help me dress the upper part of my body.  I rely on my partner to help me for the majority or the time to put on jackets and to fasten my bra.  Without my partner's help I would not be able to dress myself properly and without being in significant pain" (if that's correct? I'm not completely sure that the tribunal would accept the fact that you cant put on tight  fitting tops and jackets without help as meaning you cant fulfill this descriptor.  I think you should also explain the effects of long covid on you and whether as a result you have lost your motivation to do things and you rely on partner to prompt you. For this descriptor you could score 2 points and given that you have been awarded 6 points daily living  if the tribunal agreed with you and awarded a further 2 points you would get a standard rate daily living component

Look at all the other PIP daily living and mobility activities in the same way and explain in each case by giving examples why you need the help, who helps you and why the help is needed.  Use this advice about how to complete your PIP form to write your submission.

Good luck !