PIP Assessment
Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing as well as possible. Just wanted to say that I just had my PIP assessment (phone call) which I was dreading as I've heard so many horror stories. How wrong was I? The lady was lovely. She went through the questions on my form and asked for a bit more detail here and there. At the end, she advised that I should get an occupational therapist to come and do a home assessment to help manage my mobility issues with gadgets and other kinds of support.
The assessment was about an hour ago and I've already received a text from DWP saying they have the report. Fingers crossed for the outcome. I'm hopeful but will keep you updated when I have more news.
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How nice to hear about a positive experience @HappyDays62 ๐ I think people are more likely to share a bad experience than a good one which is maybe why there are so many horror stories out there.
Definitely keep us updated!
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Hi Rachel, this is just an update, as promised. I received a text from DWP this morning letting me know that I have been awarded PIP! I'm delighted. I don't know exactly how much yet, as I have to wait for the letter. So overall my experience has been very positive. That said, I did LOTS of research before making the claim.
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Hi HappyDays62
So pleased to hear you had a positive experience and you have been awarded.
Well done.
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Thank you! It's a weight off my mind. If I can help anyone, give me a shout! Take care everyone. x
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So good to hear positive feedback about benefits?I am still awaiting a decision about my child's disability decision in Scotland?what's your secret did you just wait in the hope of a successful claim?I've been waiting 17 weeks now?,pleased you have the outcome you deserve though X
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Could you help me get onto the coffee lounge please?, I can get to the coffee lounge section,loads of interesting topics but I don't know how to get involved?xx
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You can see the coffee lounge here
To comment on threads in there just do what you do here.
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I did lots of research on how to answer the questions before making the claim. The main thing is to talk about how your (or your child's disability) impacts on everyday living, specifically relating to the descriptors (questions) they use. I waited 5 months but after the assessment, it took less than a week to get the award. I was very clear about what I can and can't do. I know it's different in Scotland as my grandson has complex learning needs and cognitive delay but my daughter was awarded quite quickly. I hope you don't have to wait too much longer but payment will be backdated if you get the award. xx
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Many thanks for replying to me I appreciate it?Am going to take my mind off waiting for letters/phone calls etc and get involved with some of the interesting chats ln the coffee lounge here,I just want to know either way but guess I need to wait some more xx
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Good plan! x
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Thank you so much for such an amazing update @HappyDays62!! I'm so happy for you ๐ Did you manage to get onto the Coffee Lounge and get involved in some discussions?
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I get into the coffee lounge no problem but I can't see where I click to coment x
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@Rwbecca2020. If you click on the discussion you'd like to join in on and then scroll at the way down, you'll see a white box that 'Leave a Comment' above it. Type in there and then scroll down to the purple 'Post Comment' button. It's just like you've been doing in this discussion ๐
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I do apologise I still can't get into the coffee lounge?what am I doing wrong xx
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Everyone please keep your fingers crossed my daugher has a positive outcome for her Child Disability Application,decision has been made but I need to wait on the post x
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Thanks Rachel! Yes, I can get into the coffee lounge and got involved in some chats.
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Will do! Best of luck! x
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I see youโve commented on a thread in the coffee lounge now, glad you were able to work that out.
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I hope am posting in the right place?Just to let everyone know my daughters Child Disability Application was successful,I was surprised at the award and everything has been backdated,many thanks to you all for listening ti me over the weeks xz
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That's fantastic news! Hopefully, it will make a big difference in your lives. xxx
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