Hi, my name is Davidlee74!

Davidlee74
Davidlee74 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited May 27 in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA

Hi all. I have had peripheral Neuropathy for about 4 years now and in lots of pain, i do take meds for it but it's getting to the point off affecting my mobility. I'm considering applying for Pip but hearing some awful stories on appication processes is putting me off. Any advice here would be greatly appreciated. Davd

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  • Nikk
    Nikk Online Community Member Posts: 63 Contributor

    Hi David. I'm so sorry you are going through so much pain . Please remember at times there are a lot of successful stories also which can outway the negative ones . I have osteoarthritis three stomas mental health disorder and cervical spondylosis and still get pip. So I would in your case apply for it. Yes there is a backlog of cases. You have nothing to lose by applying. I hope all goes well take care 🙂

  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 2,653 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @Davidlee74 I agree with @Nikk, as humans we naturally tend to shout the loudest about negative experiences so it often seems like they're the majority but we just don't tend to speak up when things go smoothly.

    It's definitely worth looking into. If you'd like support with the process, you could contact Turn2us or Citizens Advice 🙂

  • Trevor_PIP
    Trevor_PIP Online Community Member Posts: 208 Empowering

    Hi David, as said apply for PIP and don't worry about it. Not all experiences are horrendous....

  • Davidlee74
    Davidlee74 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    Thank guys 👍