Question about PIP form

Sweet Potato said:
I struggle massively with any sort of paperwork my brain just goes into shutdown mode straight away. I applied for PIP and benefits a few years ago when my anxiety was so bad I couldn't leave the house alone or be left alone over night and I'd go through weeks when I couldn't get out of bed. Housework, cooking and generally looking after myself were all neglected tasks. but my claim was dismissed because I could go to the bathroom by myself and I could walk unaided. I wish I'd challenged that decision and pushed for more support. Luckily I don't need it now but it's ruined all faith I had in the benefits system. Looking back that year would have been so much easier if the financial pressure was eased a little. My only advice is to keep going with it and challenge it untill you get what you need I was far to quick to accept their decision.
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I am so sorry that they rejected your claim 😞 That’s what I’m worried about 😞 Nothings changed for me since my last claim so if it’s rejected, I don’t know what I’ll do as I don't think I have it in me to fight them 😞 x
 
Claire W said:
I am so sorry that they rejected your claim 😞 That’s what I’m worried about 😞 Nothings changed for me since my last claim so if it’s rejected, I don’t know what I’ll do as I don't think I have it in me to fight them 😞 x
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I think once you've got one claim through they're less fussy when you reapply especially if you can show nothings changed. It's awful but I think they sort of take advantage of the fact that a lot of people who are struggling with daily life can't fight the system.
 
Sweet Potato said:
I think once you've got one claim through they're less fussy when you reapply especially if you can show nothings changed. It's awful but I think they sort of take advantage of the fact that a lot of people who are struggling with daily life can't fight the system.
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It’s all so wrong. My brother was denied several years ago and couldn’t fight. He’s just reapplied but it’s causing him a lot of stress like it is me x
 
I’ve just realised that one of the letters I sent in (dated 2020) says I haven’t had a blackout since 2019 which is no longer true as I’ve had lots since then. But I sent it as it explained that I’ve been experiencing blackouts. Now I’m stressed all over again that they won’t read the date it was written and think I’m making stuff up 😞 That isn’t the sole reason why I’m claiming but is just a part of it. Should I phone and explain or just leave it?
 
Could your GP write you a letter to send as supporting evidence stating that they are an ongoing issue? Lorcan is right, I'm just wondering if it might help you put that worry to bed 😊
 
poggle said:
Could your GP write you a letter to send as supporting evidence stating that they are an ongoing issue? Lorcan is right, I'm just wondering if it might help you put that worry to bed 😊
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Thank you. I’m not sure they would as I haven’t seen them for a blackout for quite some time 😞 The whole form is really stressing me out to be honest 😞
 
Claire W said:
Thank you. I’m not sure they would as I haven’t seen them for a blackout for quite some time 😞 The whole thing is really stressing me out to be honest 😞
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At the practice I worked at it would still have been possible even so, the GP would probably have just wanted a telephone appointment with you first 😊 I can't speak for all practices ofc. They referred you on for further investigation so it's not at all strange that they haven’t seen you for it for a while, circumstances like this come up all the time 🙂
 
poggle said:
At the practice I worked at it would still have been possible even so, the GP would probably have just wanted a telephone appointment with you first 😊 I can't speak for all practices ofc. They referred you on for further investigation so it's not at all strange that they haven’t seen you for it for a while, circumstances like this come up all the time 🙂
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Thank you. I’ve just been looking through all the paperwork I sent to the DWP and from a letter from the cardiologist dated October 2021 it states my last known blackout was August 2021. I don’t have any new evidence since then as I haven’t seen the cardiologist and just wrote that things have stayed the same since my last PIP review so I’m hoping that will be enough.

I’m seeing my GP on Friday so will make sure to tell her I’m still getting the blackouts so it’s in my notes should the DWP contact them. Do you think that would be enough?
 
A friend in a support group I belong to on Facebook who has similar illnesses to me had a video assessment which I had no idea they did and the assessor was apparently a complete cow. He was awarded no points and has had his pip taken off him. I’m now stressing out even more so than before 😞
 
Claire W said:
A friend in a support group I belong to on Facebook who has similar illnesses to me had a video assessment which I had no idea they did and the assessor was apparently a complete cow. He was awarded no points and has had his pip taken off him. I’m now stressing out even more so than before 😞
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I know it's easier than said but try not to panic. My mum had a telephone assessment and the assessor was lovely. I think she had already decided my mum needed pip before she called from the way she asked the questions. If you are not comfortable with a video assessment and they make you one you can always call them up and ask to change it to something more suitable.
Ahead of your appointment just go over in your mind what is in your application to remind yourself
 
Lady Kelly said:
I know it's easier than said but try not to panic. My mum had a telephone assessment and the assessor was lovely. I think she had already decided my mum needed pip before she called from the way she asked the questions. If you are not comfortable with a video assessment and they make you one you can always call them up and ask to change it to something more suitable.
Ahead of your appointment just go over in your mind what is in your application to remind yourself
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Thank you. I’m really trying not to panic. I’m glad your mum had a nice assessor. I never did hear if they had received the rest of the supporting evidence I sent so that’s stressing me out to 😞 I didn’t even know they did video assessments 😞 but I guess all I can do now is wait and hear from them. I understand there may be a back log x
 
Claire W said:
Thank you. I’m really trying not to panic. I’m glad your mum had a nice assessor. I never did hear if they had received the rest of the supporting evidence I sent so that’s stressing me out to 😞 I didn’t even know they did video assessments 😞 but I guess all I can do now is wait and hear from them. I understand there may be a back log x
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PIP forms and assessments are so stressful. I hope you don't have to wait too long. You never know you may find you get a paper assessment.
 
Just thought I would do an update. I finally received a letter back from the DWP about my PIP on Saturday. They still haven’t looked at my review so have extended my award until November 2024. It is a bit of a relief but as the letter said they could look at my review sooner, I’m still stressing
 
Claire W said:
Just thought I would do an update. I finally received a letter back from the DWP about my PIP on Saturday. They still haven’t looked at my review so have extended my award until November 2024. It is a bit of a relief but as the letter said they could look at my review sooner, I’m still stressing
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They really are making you wait aren't they 🙁. They really shouldn't send the forms out until they are ready to read them
 
Piggies2023 said:
They really are making you wait aren't they 🙁. They really shouldn't send the forms out until they are ready to read them
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It really is a dire situation. I can’t deal with all this waiting 😞 My brother started a new claim around the same time I sent off my review form and has only just had a phone assessment two weeks ago and was told it could take a further 3 months for them to make their decision x
 
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