Hi, my name is Coatbridge56! can I apply for any further help?

Coatbridge56
Coatbridge56 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited November 2024 in Benefits and income

I get pip at the moment, I have just been diagnosed with Mythenia Gravis, can I apply for any further help.

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing

    PIP isn't awarded based on any diagnosis. Whether it's possible to score more points needed for an award will depend on exactly how your conditions affect you. A diagnosis also doesn't mean a worsening of condition.

    If you report changes you will be sent another form to fill in and return and another assessment is most likely. Once a decision is made your award could either increase, decrease, remain the same or stop completely.

  • Coatbridge56
    Coatbridge56 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    Thank you, I just wasn’t sure what to do.

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 9,784 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Heya @Coatbridge56 and welcome to the community.

    Have you looked at a benefits calculator? It may help you work out what support you're entitled to.

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing

    Unfortunately, a benefits calculator will not tell you if you're entitled to a higher PIP award.

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 9,784 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    True, but it could shed some light on other potential benefits they'd be entitled to.

  • Coatbridge56
    Coatbridge56 Online Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    Thank you.

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