Introduction

raquel19

Hello I'm Rachel 37 and mum to two children 17/19 just been awarded pip for metal and physical health issues 

I was working up untill this may but struggling with it all so much I had to admit defeat ! I am strong but I need to put my health first for once and think of myself. It's been a real help reading others situations while I've been going through this process and decided to join and introduce myself so hello to you all and thankyou for having me .
Much love to you all 

Rachel x

raquel19

Sorry for any typos just had carol tunnel surgery x

chiarieds

Hi @raquel19 - welcome to the community, & thank you for introducing yourself. I hope you enjoy being part of this community & your recovery from surgery goes well.

Tori_Scope

Welcome to the community @raquel19 It's lovely to hear from you!

I'm glad that you've found it helpful to read posts from other people who might have been through something similar. I'm sure that your posts will help others in the future, too. 

Congratulations on your PIP award! 

There's no need to apologise for typos- it's clear what you meant How did your surgery go?

raquel19

Tori_Scope said:

Welcome to the community @raquel19 It's lovely to hear from you!

I'm glad that you've found it helpful to read posts from other people who might have been through something similar. I'm sure that your posts will help others in the future, too. 

Congratulations on your PIP award! 

There's no need to apologise for typos- it's clear what you meant How did your surgery go?

Thankyou for your reply 😊 
Surgery went well lots of rest and healing and still got to have the other hand done in a few weeks !

Thankyou for the warm welcome . Xx

raquel19

Hello . Thankyou very much 😊

L_Volunteer

You are welcome @raquel19. It is the very least you deserve.

It is really positive to hear the surgery went well. Hope you can get all the rest and healing you need and deserve.

Good luck with getting the other hand done in a few weeks. How are you feeling about that at the moment?

Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything else to support you. We are all here for you 

raquel19

Hi I'm more confident getting second one done now I know how it feels but it will be my dominant hand so will definitely be harder !

I do have one quick question 

I got my text saying I've been awarded pip last Thursday I know money takes 3/5 days but does it usually take 3 or more the latter ?I mean in most people's cases if it doesn't differ .
Hope that makes sense x

Cher_Alumni

Hi @raquel19 It's nice to meet you and I hope you're having a nice Monday.

I hope your PIP award helps make your outgoings more manageable.  I've had a little look and it tends to vary between those 3-5 working days as to when payment drops, so we wouldn't be able to reliably advise on a specific day I'm afraid. Positively, it shouldn't be too long a wait if you received the text on Thursday.

Are you coping okay financially at the moment?  I realise times are hard for lots of us, but if we can help in any way please just give us a shout.  

Take care and speak soon.

raquel19

Hi thankyou for reply struggling a little this week but I've got a wonderful daughter helping me so I can wait a few more days .thankyou so much x

raquel19

Hello just to let you know money dropped in account tonight and by looks of the payment and my workings out I evgot enhanced on both !!

Thankyou for all your help xx

raquel19

ada said:

Hello.new here myself
 So pleased for you getting pip. They were Not so good for me. When I see others get it I am so truly pleased for them knowing how difficult pip folk can be. 

Aww I'm sorry to hear it wasn't good for you my lovley and thankyou for the comment .I'm always here if you need a chat x

Tori_Scope

Great news, thanks for sharing @raquel19 How are you feeling today?