Pip report (shocked success for fibro!)

Welliboots93

Hi everyone!

I had my pip assessment last week and I've got my assessors report come through and it looks like Its recommended enhanced rate for daily living and standard mobility!! I can't believe it!

For background, I'm 29, work full time hours a week where I have to travel around to different places, have a dog, travel on public transport and I'm quite a bubbly person

I have several conditions including anxiety, ocd and hypermobility, but it appears I have been awarded based on my fibromyalgia, hearing loss and dyslexia!

I can't believe how accurate my report is, like there is no exaggeration or lies and none of my words or conditions have been twisted

During the assessment, I communicated, was dressed well and answered all questions as i would do with any other health professional! (they do comment on your appearance) she was really nice.

I do have chronic fatigue but I didn't yawn or appear fatigued in the assessment which she commented on in the report and I felt that was a fair representation even tho I was shattered haha 

Despite my anxieties I scored zero on engaging with people because I communicated with the assessor and In my job I have to communicate with a variety of people. Again, a fair judgement. 

The reason why I seem to have got enhanced is because she's recommended 2 points for having hearing aids, 
And 2 points for reading as I am dyslexic

I wasn't expected to score anything for toileting as I am not incontinent, but she's recommended 2 points because I use my windowsill to help me get off the toilet and I use disabled toilets at work because there's more space to wipe, that was the biggest shock on my report!

The only things I scored zero on was engaging with others, taking nutrition, planning a journey and managing budgets. But I was honest in the assessment and that I don't really have an issue with these. I am recieveing mental health support and on meds for mental health but I manage my condition quite well

I hope DWP keep my score as it is, but I am just more shocked that after hearing so many horror stories I had a decent assessor

I really hope others have a positive experience xx

Binky1234

@Welliboots93 this gives me hope as I have submitted my award review with the only change being since my last award  is that I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. 

 Congratulations on your award 👏 👏 

So chuffed for you once again huge congratulations.

Thank you for sharing it's  much appreciated.