First PIP review - so anxious and scared
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lynni
Community member Posts: 8 Listener
I am on pip for mental health I got my first review form my sister has filled it in but I am so anxious and scared I will have to go for a f2f or I will lose my pip I am really struggling financially as only get £,100 UC after deduction I am worried sick
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Hi @lynni
Good Evening it’s great to meet you today.
We have got lots of info & advice here on our site.
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
Also we have got some members who would be happy to share there experiences to date.
There is is also a number of “Benefit Advisors” to hand.
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Thank you I just hear do so many bad things about people losing there pip and the only supportive evidence I have is my GP and my sister's
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Hi @lynni welcome to the community!
Sorry to hear you are feeling worried. I know assessments can be daunting but there are positive outcomes. My claim was straightforward. I really hope you get the award you need!Disability Gamechanger - 2019 -
Hi thank u I just hate the waiting only sent form back on Saturday so hoping mine is straight forward
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It all depends on how much backlog there is, after sending the forms it took about 6 weeks for a face to face assessment, but just under 2 weeks for a decision.
In the meantime, is there anything that can help you ease your anxiety? I know it's easier said than done.Disability Gamechanger - 2019
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