PIP answers

GilliEm

I landed on your site because I was looking for answers to applying for PIP and I don't actually belong here because I don't have Scope problems; I don't want to waste your time but your site did provide me with a couple of answers, so I thank you.

GilliEm

I landed on your site because I was looking for answers to applying for PIP and I don't actually belong here because I don't have Scope problems; I don't want to waste your time but your site did provide me with a couple of answers, so I thank you.

GilliEm

And you really opened my eyes to your problems with money matters.   So I would like to keep an eye on this website. 

poppy123456

GilliEm said:

 I don't actually belong here because I don't have Scope problems;

I don't understand what you mean by this. The forum has many members with disabilities and those that care for those with disabilities.

L_Volunteer

It sounds really positive to hear that we were able to help you with applying for PIP and money matters @GilliEm. Your positive feedback is really appreciated.

You have mentioned not having “Scope problems”. Would you feel comfortable sharing a little more with us about what you mean by this? 

GilliEm

All I meant was I don't have cerebral palsy but found Scope accidentally when asking for information about PIP (incidentally I still have not heard about my claim but know that it has been passed on to the relevant body that makes decisions).   I have developed partial hearing loss in the last few years and have spinal problems due to a couple of bad falls,  and have DuPuytrens Contracture of both my hands (for which I am awaiting an operation).     I have no idea whether I would get PIP help for any of this. 

poppy123456

GilliEm said:

All I meant was I don't have cerebral palsy

Me either, as well as a lot of other members.

GilliEm said:

 I have developed partial hearing loss in the last few years and have spinal problems due to a couple of bad falls,  and have DuPuytrens Contracture of both my hands (for which I am awaiting an operation).     I have no idea whether I would get PIP help for any of this. 

PIP isn't awarded based on any diagnosis. It's how those conditions affect you against the 12 PIP activities.

Tori_Scope

Welcome to the community @GilliEm  

Scope is now a pan-disability charity, so we work with people with a range of conditions, impairments, and experiences. 

As poppy123456 has explained, PIP isn't awarded based on a diagnosis. It's based on how your conditions affect you, in line with the PIP descriptors (pipinfo.net). Perhaps you could take a look through the descriptors, and see whether any of them apply to you?