Getting PIP when diagnosed with Fibromyalgia

ilovecats said:

June1980 said:

Thank you, it’s a shame that it’s common to them but when you have it, you can’t help but feel alone ?. I had my PIP assessment yesterday morning and then this morning DWP sent me a text to say they have received the report... fingers crossed ?.
The Assessment went ok (I think) the lady was lovely and I didn’t feel judged. I know they are trained to put you at ease. She asked questions, I answered the best I could. She asked if she could do some exercises I.e lifting my legs but she could see I was in agony and stopped and said she wouldn’t ask me to do anymore. 

She also let me out at a fire escape by her office as she could see I could hardly walk. Thank god for my husband as he supports most of my weight whilst I walk. 

Hope everyone is ok xxx

I’m glad you had a good experience. Most assessors try hard to be kind. Some don’t and we see that written here, but most are in it to try and do right by the people who need it.

Thank you so much... after reading so many horrors that many have faced is shocking and really not fair. Thinking back to my assessment I do think my answers could be twisted to fit whatever needs they want but fingers crossed they have answered with my best interested at heart. I’d hate to have that job because they must face pressures. It’s just the horrid waiting game and I’m sure like many of us the anxiety is awful. Xxx

twonker said:

June1980 said:

Thank you so much... after reading so many horrors that many have faced is shocking and really not fair. Thinking back to my assessment I do think my answers could be twisted to fit whatever needs they want but fingers crossed they have answered with my best interested at heart. I’d hate to have that job because they must face pressures. It’s just the horrid waiting game and I’m sure like many of us the anxiety is awful. Xxx

Pressures? Yes they are told that they have to carry out a minimum of 4 assessments a day. 
As for any other pressure I would quite honestly suggest that they don't give a damn if someone gets an award or not, obviously if there is any hint of hostility from the claimant you definitely won't get an award.

Yes, I’ve read through some post where people have been treated less then human at their assessment which is awful. Even though, I think mine went well I still felt degraded, having to sit in front of a stranger and talk about how my FM affects me each day. Most of the discussions on here, people are having to jump through hoops to get what they are entitled too,  I’m already thinking that I won’t be awarded anything. I had a message from DWP yesterday morning saying they have received my report, quick I thought as I only had the assessment the day before. I called them to check my meds where right on the form as I had a change before assessment and I made them aware at the assesssment... guess what the lady never changed it. I asked for my medical assessment to be sent to me. I’ve read on other discussions and they say it’s a good idea just incase you need to do a mandatory reconsider. I’m really anxious tbh if I didn’t feel I need it then I wouldn’t apply. Thank you all, I feel supported by you. Xxx