Is it easier to get pip since Covid

foryoureyesonly
foryoureyesonly Online Community Member Posts: 21 Connected
edited July 2021 in PIP, DLA, ADP & AA
I had my disability cancelled 3 years ago and desperately need unemployment now are they to strict or becomig looser

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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Do you mean  pip or a unemployment benefit 

    The same criteria apply so wouldn't say it is any different only change is phone assessment rather than f2f 

    A big change is the length of time the process takes 
  • foryoureyesonly
    foryoureyesonly Online Community Member Posts: 21 Connected
    Its hard to get universal credit with my current condition so i have to try pip i'll see if they accept me if anyone else needs it good luck i'll let you all know soon
  • cupcake88
    cupcake88 Posts: 1,414 Trailblazing
    Good luck and let us know how you get on  
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    You should be able to get uc if you are unable to work when you apply report a medical condition and provide fit notes 

    This will prompt the work capability process and will determine if you are found fit for work 

    As long as you are eligible to apply for uc 

    I would advise you do a benefits calculator found on gov website 

    You can get uc and pip 
  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,000 Championing
    foryoureyesonly said:
    Its hard to get universal credit with my current condition ..
    UC is a means tested benefit. If you are on a low income, or have no income, you will qualify unless you are excluded by savings or other household income. The health assessment is to see if you are entitled to extra money.
  • foryoureyesonly
    foryoureyesonly Online Community Member Posts: 21 Connected
    Sorry i'm out of touch i haven't needed benefits since 2014 its oretty confusing and its hard to get a meeting with ones doctor i'll see her next week and i'll see
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 17,408 Championing
    Hi @foryoureyesonly - you will find a benefits calculator here: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/
    Some info about Universal Credit: https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit      just follow the links at the bottom of each page to see more.
    About PIP; have a look at the descriptors to refresh your memory, & read the 'reliability' notes at the end about being able to do an activity safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly, & in a reasonable period of time. Please see: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/asset-library/Personal-Independence-Payment-Descriptors-and-Scores-April-2021.pdf

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