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Claiming PIP mental health. Asking around

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bluefox
bluefox Community member Posts: 636 Pioneering
edited December 2022 in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hi all, just curious to know who claims PIP for their mental health and what kind of evidence did you use?

When I claimed I used my local IAPT therapies letter and a diagnosis letter from neurologist for my non epileptic attack disorder. 

I have been told that unless you have a diagnosis and proof from a psychiatrist etc that it’s hard to get otherwise…

I feel confused by that statement 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,098 Disability Gamechanger
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    bluefox said:


    I have been told that unless you have a diagnosis and proof from a psychiatrist etc that it’s hard to get otherwise…



    That's simply not correct at all. I think maybe you should try to distract your mind from all of this and try to focus on something else.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • bluefox
    bluefox Community member Posts: 636 Pioneering
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    poppy123456 said:
    bluefox said:


    I have been told that unless you have a diagnosis and proof from a psychiatrist etc that it’s hard to get otherwise…



    That's simply not correct at all. I think maybe you should try to distract your mind from all of this and try to focus on something else.
    Woman at Welfare Rights said to me it’s really hard without strong evidence :(
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,098 Disability Gamechanger
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    That’s not true. You’re already claiming PIP anyway. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • bluefox
    bluefox Community member Posts: 636 Pioneering
    edited December 2022
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    poppy123456 said:
    That’s not true. You’re already claiming PIP anyway. 
    I know. Review due soon. I am dreading it but I have plenty of evidence, including having a mental health coach soon. 
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,983 Disability Gamechanger
    edited December 2022
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    Good luck with your review @bluefox. I can hear how you are dreading it. 

    Is there anything, in particular, that might make it more manageable for you at the moment?

    It sounds really positive that you have plenty of evidence, including having a mental health coach soon.

    Please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything else we can do to support you. We are all here for you and listening to you  :)
    Community Volunteer Adviser with professional knowledge of education, special educational needs and disabilities and EHCP's. Pronouns: She/her. 

    Please note: if I use the online community outside of its hours of administration, I am doing so in a personal capacity only.
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  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Community Co-Production Group, Scope Member Posts: 10,884 Disability Gamechanger
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    Unfortunately I do have mental health but I have other disabilities as well so sorry I can't help. 
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