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Hi, im zara1 and I have a question about PIP for anxiety/depression.

Just wondering anyone has been awarded pip for anxiety and depression,
ive had it for a while now and instead of getting any better im still trying different meds to manage it,
my support worker has mentioned pip
so would like people whove been awarded give their experiences plus how long does the award be for
ive had it for a while now and instead of getting any better im still trying different meds to manage it,
my support worker has mentioned pip
so would like people whove been awarded give their experiences plus how long does the award be for
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Scope community team
I'm sorry you have been experiencing anxiety and depression
You might want to read this recent post someone made about claiming PIP for mental health issues as it answers a lot of your questions.
I've also moved your post to our PIP, DLA and AA discussion board so people can find it easier and offer you advice
I hope that helps and please don't be afraid to ask any other questions you might have. Good luck.
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In fact there was a post recently asking the same and got replies
How long is dependant on each individual person so it isnt a set time
Do they need letters from social workers and support workers etc or would anyone of them do,
You need to look at the descriptors to see how you are affected against them it's not about your condition it's about how that affects your daily living
in regular contact with her,
I’ve even explained to my support worker that it seems slim me getting any PIP because I know someone who never got it and she had arthritis which was a massive suprise but she seems very hopeful as I have to rely on others most the days so abit worried
Give as much detail on the form as you can giving real examples of what happens when you try do each task
If you need any support who gives it any aids you use can you do it safely reliably and repeatedly
If you cant do a task why you cant do it and so on
You need to ring the PIP line to start the application
Would love to hear from others with similar struggles
the assessment was over the phone I was so anxious my partner was there to support me threw the phone call I was awarded higher daily living and lower mobility . I was awarded mines for 2 years .
I can truly relate to those symtoms as I’m going through exactly the same with being very anxious,
you mensioned mental illness including anxiety,
for me it’s depression and anxiety,
do u suffer from depression aswel
No I don’t have a nurse at the moment,a social worker and a Support worker currently is working with me,
ive got a crisis plan that me and my Support worker worked on or something similar For when I get to my lowest point as I’m a single parent and live with my kids so would know what to do as I do get in that way quite often
thank you
it’s so different on how Shes been wording it and how I would have,
Shes brilliant
I send my PIP2 on the 7th and sent some supporting evidence today,
my only worry is I’ve sent the evidence to the address that was on my return envelope that came along with my PIP2,
Should that be ok?
I have wrote a cover letter with my NI number on and name plus I’ve written the same details on the evidence aswel
Approx how long will it take for them
to give me a oppointment for the phone call assessment