Pip assessment tomorrow

desai786
desai786 Scope Member Posts: 26 Listener
edited November 2022 in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
Hi there, I have my pip assessment tomorrow on video link and I’m feeling anxious. I have just found out I’m also a diabetic and I have high cholesterol.
my main reason to apply was because of severe leg pains, under active thyroid blood presure, feeling dizzy and aches all over, now I’m not sure because of new diagnosis 

Comments

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,458 Championing
    PIP isn’t about a diagnosis. It’s how your conditions affect you against the 12 PIP activities. 
    During the assessment you’ll be asked questions about your health condition and how it affects your daily life. Try not to answer the questions with just a yes or no, give as much information as possible. 
    If you kept a copy of the form you filled in (you should have) have a read of that before the assessment.
    The assessment can last anywhere from 20 to 120 minutes, sometimes longer. 
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,469 Championing
    How did it go today @desai786? :) 
  • desai786
    desai786 Scope Member Posts: 26 Listener
    Hi Tori
    not sure, the interview last 1.30 min
    the assessor grilled me and tried asking the same questions to try and trip me up.
  • desai786
    desai786 Scope Member Posts: 26 Listener
    She said I have to wait another 8 weeks for outcome.
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    That sounds really difficult @desai786. Would anything, in particular, help the next 8 weeks to feel more manageable?

    Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything to support you. We are all here for you and listening to you  :)