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suehogg
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I have a face to face meeting on the 14 feb and I am dreading it. I have COPD. EMPHYSEMA and BRONCHIECTASIS . Just wondering what happens
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I use a wheelchair if I go out which isnt often this winter0
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Hi suehogg
Citizens Advice have some good information on their website and an excellent advice sheet about the assessment which you can find here
I have attended a significant number of assessments and the best advice I can give is try to take someone with you who knows you well so you have some support. Also to make notes beforehand that you can take with you to help you to remember to tell the assessor everything about your health problems.
Good luck
Paul
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Thank you Paul will look on website. My assesment is at home. Im just worried I will lose my carers and mobility allowance0
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Big day on Tuesday for me. Im dreading it I have heard so many stories about assessment and people losing their benefits. Just hope it goes well0
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I will have my husband who is my carer1
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Hi suehogg,
I agree with my colleague Paul that the Citizens Advice guide to the assessment is useful. It's good you will have your husband with you. I'd suggest he makes some notes during the assessment so that you remember what was asked & what you said (this is so you can compare your notes to the result if you do need to take any action afterwards).
The tip of making notes beforehand is good too - remember that PIP can take into account the effect of conditions which vary, so if you have some bad days, say so. Try to explain how often you have difficulties with certain activities, whether things take you longer than other people, when you need help, and whether you could do some things but have to have someone with you because certain activities might not be safe for your health.
Good luck for tomorrow.
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Thanks Will0
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Well that wasnt to painful Will just have to wait for results now1
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Thanks Alex. She said about 6 weeks0
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Anyone know what the usual wait for results are0
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Mine took two weeks - but it can vary.1
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Hi everyone I got my Pip today after 3weeks of worry I got enhanced payments on both mobility and living. It was even an upgrade on my living allowance so glad no more worries about PIP thanks all x2
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Congratulations, sue! Nice to hear a happy story about PIP!0
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