How do I explain that I have several chronic conditions that can vary in effect?
TEACUPTERRIER
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So I have my pip tribunal phone call coming up in 8 days time. I have all my paper work ready and I've prepared as best as I can but not sure how to explain my illnesses. I have several chronic conditions that affect my everyday life but they are variable. I can have a good week - though even on a good week I'm never pain or fatigue free it just lessens a bit - then have 2 or more weeks of being exhausted, in serious pain and practically bed bound and unable to leave the house. How do i explain how the conditions can vary from managing a little exersise with no help to being house bound and needing a walking stick around the house? Has anyone had a successful tribunal with a similar illness?
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As with all things PIP its more about your care and/or mobility issues than any illness, you have to ask yourself can you do x repeatably, safely and as pain free as possible.
As for a tribunal you can only answer their questions as best you can.
Good luck2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡 -
Thanks. Im trying to focus on how my problems affect me according to the descriptors. The truth is at least half the time I'm not well enough to live normally without help. Even on so called good days im limited with how much I can do. I think I'm overly worried because if the bad experience with the original assessment. Hoping this will be a fair one.
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The assessment should be based on how you are a majority of the time over a long enough period to be representative. If you typically have one good week and two bad weeks the. The assessment is based on how you are on your bad weeks.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/918329/pip-assessment-guide-part-2-assessment-criteria.pdf
See pages 67 and 68.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK. -
Thanks everyone. I was wondering whether to bring up the variability issue. This is all good advice thanks. I think I'm as prepared as I am going to be. Will update in 8 days time!
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I'm glad you've found the advice useful @TEACUPTERRIER We look forward to hearing your update.
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@TEACUPTERRIER Just wanted to wish you well for your appeal. I had one in November it went well. Good luck.
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Glad to hear your appeal was successful Lou64! I'm hearing that a lot from others in my situation so I don't feel so worried now. Thanks everyone for your support!
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Thanks yeah try not to worry I know it’s easier sd than done.
Lets know how it goes.
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