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desai786
desai786 Scope Member Posts: 28 Listener
edited November 2022 in PIP, DLA, 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 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,102 Disability Gamechanger
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    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. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,503 Disability Gamechanger
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    How did it go today @desai786? :) 
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  • desai786
    desai786 Scope Member Posts: 28 Listener
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    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.
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  • desai786
    desai786 Scope Member Posts: 28 Listener
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    She said I have to wait another 8 weeks for outcome.
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,983 Disability Gamechanger
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    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  :)
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