Claiming PIP mental health. Asking around

bluefox

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 

poppy123456

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.

bluefox

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

poppy123456

That’s not true. You’re already claiming PIP anyway. 

bluefox

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. 

L_Volunteer

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 

durhamjaide2001

Unfortunately I do have mental health but I have other disabilities as well so sorry I can't help.