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PIP appeal
DornaM
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Im having problems with my pip application I’ve been turned down as I only scored 8 points but some of the comments made have really angered me like the fact that my complexion was good, I smiled in appropriate places and I managed to get my tearfulness under control?? None of this to me has any relevance they also said I attend alone but my sister came with me but I didn’t want her in the room to hear that I no longer want to live !! There is plenty more that upset me but I’ve got a meeting with CAB to appeal any advice would be gratefully received x
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You smiled during an assessment? Tsk tsk. That must certainly be against the rules. Did Oliver Twist smile when he requested 'more'? Oh but I hate these people.
You're here and this a safe place, and you're among friends.
Well done for getting CAB involved - I think you'll find them a big help. Meanwhile, because your post is primarily about a PIP application/appeal, Admin will probably move your post to a forum that will be more directly useful to you. In the mean time you could have a look at some of the PIP related links and see if there is anything there that is of interest or use to you. I promise you you will not find yourself alone! - the PIP Squeaks are busy making life difficult for a lot of people.
There are a set of links on the purple band lower down the page and under the heading "Employment, finances and disability benefits". You might like to take a look at them. And here I have a link to a Scope resource on 'How to appeal a PIP decision" - https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/33548/how-to-appeal-a-pip-decision#latest Have a look at it and get back to me if you have any more questions or concerns.
I am really, really sorry for the hurt that you are being caused. It cannot be justified.
Warmest best wishes to you,
Richard