Advice needed about pip claim and being a carer

bramblerudge
bramblerudge Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited June 2020 in PIP, DLA, ADP & AA
I am my partners carer,she suffers with mental health issues and needs lots of support with everyday life. I have to prompt encourage and reassure her.
i have a lot f health issues too. I am really struggling with bathing dressing and other day to day things. I have asthma COPD I take insulin as diabetic and have other health issues.
i have often thought about claiming PIP for myself, but as my partners carer I don’t know if this is possible? I also would have difficulties with a face to face, as can’t leave,or take my partner. My phone is very often not working due to my rural location. Any advice please? I am in desparate need of some help.
thanks so much x

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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi @bramblerudge Welcome to the community, as already advised you can claim PIP along side carers, as suggested send off for an application pack. 

    I would suggest you have a good look at the descriptors and see where you think you would be scored any points remembering it is about how you can manage tasks on a daily basis and not about a condition or diagnosis.


    Face to face assessments are obviously at this time not taking place but some are being done over the phone but with reduced resources there is a longer waiting time.

    If you need any further advice please just ask 
  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    Hi @bramblerudge and a warm welcome to the community. How are you doing? :)

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