I have a rare genetic disease and transferring to PIP - dreading it!
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kaz66
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I have a rare genetic disease and there is no cure for it I have to manage it im currently on esa n dla but been sent form to transfer to pip im I dreading it as I have just signed for another car on motability n only had it 4 months as it gets me to hospitals my physio etc otherwise im housebound as I csnnot yravel in taxis or buses because of cross infections ..im struggling n stressing out
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I have 5 grown up children but only 2 at home ,my daughter is my carer and I used to be a florist
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Hi @kaz66
Good Afternoon it’s great to meet you.
We have got some info on “PIP” which is a must to go through.
https://search.scope.org.uk/s/redirect?collection=scope-meta&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Fdisabled-people%2Fbenefits%2Fpip&index_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Fdisabled-people%2Fbenefits%2Fpip&auth=OdCmUepX8Eu01lD6Q10Fhg&profile=_default&rank=1&query=Pip
Please please let me know if I can help you???
There is. a self test form that you can go through “beforehand”
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Hi @kaz66 and welcome! Best of luck with your PIP application, do keep us updated and let us know if we need any support or guidance with this.
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