MY LATEST PIP ASESSESSMENT | HOW IT WENT | WHAT I LEARNT FOR NEXT TIME!
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- Опубликовано: 24 апр 2023
- I bring you another PIP video to help with your assessments. I learnt a lot this time like not to overwhelm yourself with too many post it notes! Plus, to go through each section of your form including your diagnosis to make sure you get all your points across! I didn't put music over the video as I had requests not to do that. I hope this helps with your assessment.
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I got my result and I got enhanced on both for 6 years. That has lifted a ton weight off me. Thanks a million for your advice. I very much appreciate it xx
Lovely blog and very interesting information thanks nick
Morning lovely,
Great PIP update, you explained really well and articulately.
I took your advice and had notes written and it really helped me massively. My award was different this time round & i was given enhanced rate of both, which sounds great but it's bittersweet really because it highlights how disabled i actually am.
Well done on your organisation skills xxx
Thanks Claire, see you later for the live! Xx
Really helpful video thank you for posting
I've just had my call on the 17th . Highly stressful but like you , I had a diary full of postits lol I'm sure those who don't really need pip are quick to get off the phone lol unlike us ay 😆I pretty much answered like this.... Nope ! I don't even try anymore. Walking , cooking finance ect ... Nope . So I'm sure mine will pass too. It's taken me 13 years to apply for it as most folk had such horror stories about pip claim . put me reeet off applying. Thanking you for sharing. This puts my mind at ease darling 🙏💗
I hate the whole process. It's so stressful x
Yes it is! I think the asssessments should be scrapped and they go on what your dr or specialists agree with what you have written. X
When living with a mental health condition the interviews make you feel terrible afterwards and leaves you feeling all they want is to catch you out? Even though you have suicidal thoughts everyday and I was asked once during this have I attempted it or made plans to carry it out I said the latter but made it clear that I feel it's my way out of being here living this hell I'm in! There answer was but you are still here? I can't understand why they said that? The process as made me feel worthless even more than before.
@@1stinlastout165 So sorry you went through that it's awful! They really try to catch you out and say things that are offensive and upsetting. 😔
@@1stinlastout165 Twat's.
@@LordandLordettesyes but the problem is sometimes your gp is not very supportive. Especially if you've been struggling to get them to listen to you and they've literally been forced to change decisions. We can't forget that women in particular suffer gaslighting regularly. I know because I'm one of them.
The first time I applied for PIPs it was a horrible experience. My daughter went with me. I have Bipolar Disorder and my moods were up and down throughout. According to the assessor I should only answer, "Yes or No". My daughter tried to explain how the Bipolar affects me and was told not to speak. I struggled with finding the words to say due to anxiety and I got really upset during the assessment. At the time I couldn't prepare a cooked meal, couldn't go anywhere on my own and couldn't manage my medication on my own without supervision and prompting to take it and a whole host of other things. The result of the assessment was that I scored 0 points. We asked for a mandatory reconsideration and the result was the same. It was extremely stressful. Now I have other health issues Someone at the DWP recommended I reapply for PIPs which I am absolutely dreading. I had to give up a job I loved because I kept dropping things due to my hands cramping up. My hands a like a claw grabbing machine at a funfair. Sometimes I can pick things up and hold them but at other times I loose my grip. It varies from hour to hour as to what I can and can't do. This time my daughter will be filling the form in for me and requesting the interview to be audio recorded as last time the assessment wasn't recorded.
I can't believe you scored 0 both times! Did you have enough evidence from drs etc to back you up? It's such an unfair system. If you do need help filling out the form, citizens advice can do that with you.
@@LordandLordettes Evidence from doctors was limited. The DWP didn't even contact my GP and the mental health team had referred me back to the GP after the correct dose of medication had been sorted out.
Is bipolar catching? It's almost an epidemic these days! I do not believe the claimants one bit. Oh well next comes out the walking stick! It's all so obvious what goes on! Try a job sweetheart!
@@samanthahardy9903 I don't think they should be allowed to say that, telling you to say yes or no, I'd make a complaint about that myself if I was told that, thats not on at all.
@@jsmithmultimediatech In contrast the Work Capability Assessment was a less stressful experience and they actually listened to both myself and my daughter about how things affect me. They recorded the interview and gave us a copy at the end. I got put in the LCWRA group.
Thankyou Nicola this blog is very informative.. and just what I needed to hear.. I've already sent off my pip application form thank goodness , only thing is they forgot to put a date on the deadline for me when to send it back so I had to ring which took forever as you can imagine just to get through.. as I was having panic attacks about missing the deadline I rushed it a bit but at least they've got it now but I did get my point across on the forms .. and told them I wasn't happy about not having a date because that just causes more anxiety and stress.. going to be told I had another 3 weeks on the form .. typical after I rushed 😵💫.. anyways just glad I am finally done with the application form.. and I've got my fingers crossed I hope it's a telephone assessment I've already had a video assessment last year which didn't go well.thankyou for all the info Nicola 🥰
sorry you failed
Thank you for all the information it is really stressful, like you I have fibromalgia and a lot of degenerative , with my hands a back! I was due for an accessment in March, but I still haven't heard from them, which worries me, but my pip rounds out March 2024 thanks again xx
Don't worry, they will be in touch I'm sure. Hope it goes well. 🤞
community law are s great help ,may have different name depending 0n council area you are in.
Had mine today and the first thing she asked me was did you mean to sign and date your assessment form 7.6.1923 😳 sums it up perfectly I think
My first telephone appointment the medical professional was working from home about
I'm waiting for my renewal form to come at some point in the next few months. What I did was with my last renewal, I typed up all my answers then saved them on my laptop. So when it comes to my next renewal, I can just go into each answer and edit in any changes. But, I'm defo going to do the post-it note idea, so thanks. Like you my anxiety will be through the roof and I'll forget and stumble my answers. This will be my third renewal. Two home visits so hoping my third will be over the phone! I've been claiming since 2017. I get standard care and enhanced mobility. I did read though, that if they reduced my mobility down to standard, they have to have a plausible answer and evidence to back up their decision. My award was extended to Sept 2024, so who knows when that dreaded brown envelope will turn up.
I know, it's so stressful. 😔
My pip was in 2018 f2f, I had a review due to war disablement pension award (what difference that makes Ive no clue!), I got the DLA component but not mobility at higher (10/12) however i was awarded the MoD version so lost the £22 or however how much it is. It will be interesting for my review in 2025 in regards to being awarded war disablement pension and other things. Id love to be on 60% disabilty with MoD (cos you know disability is a percentage!) as that wouldl take me out of the DWP system totally. Ive now retired as physically, im a wreck! (knackared spine amongst other things form military. I do not judge anyone but dont get me started on the abuse of disabled parking bays!
I have assessment tomorrow, recovering from a stroke in September good luck to peoe who are awaiting thiers.
Hope it goes well. 🤞
I have really bad anxiety and stress after looking after my mum who has dementia and my dad passed away.
I had a telephone appointment last week found it very stressful and took nearly 2 hours to answer the questions.
Had a few tears along the way .
I'm hoping I get it because I know and my doctor knows how I've been
The PIP assessments are so stressful. Well done for completing yours. I hope you get it! 🤞
I've just had mine yesterday, It was awful. I'd written post it notes and stuck them on the form because the charity that helped me fill it out filled it incorrectly. I've been really anxious about it as the appointment grew closer having sleepless nights and when I went it was even worse than I expected-it wasn't an assessment, it was an interrogation. It was a video call too, which I couldn't find any advice about what to expect beforehand online-all that I could find was face to face or telephone examples.She just rattled off question after question, it was very formulaic and relentless. She didn't asked me about how my different conditions affected meseperately and if I couldn't answer for example How long does it take you to walk to the shop? I tried to give her an example of how long it takes for me to get to the bus stop as I'd previously worked that out with a Welfare Rights officer, so I could quantify it in terms of speed/distance, for an ESA 50 form, she didn't want to know and kept pressing me to 'estimate' so guessing really. She was really aggressive and she just panicked me into guessing things I didn't really know. Since I have a number of Mental Health issues and physical issues I would have thought she had wanted to know how each one affected me. It was harrowing. Everyone said I'll feel better when it was over. I don't, I feel worse. It was a car crash of an assessment, they made me feel like a criminal. Sorry about the long post. I've got an ESA review interview coming up and 'm dreading it. Btw, This was my 3rd assessment, so not my first rodeo, the first 2 were face to face, This was worse than the first 2. I feel mentally battered.
I am so sorry you had to go through this. 😔 I haven't experienced a video call so couldn't make a video on that one. It sounds awful. I hope you don't have to appeal. These assessments are awful. So stressful and degrading. Good luck with the next assessment you have. I hope your stress will ease in time when you know the result.
@@LordandLordettes Thank you so much for your kind words, I honestly think I'm going to have to appeal. I have a welfare rights officer who helped me submit an ESA review form, but that was months after I submitted my PIP form, of which I was helped by a different organisation (that filled the form in, incorrectly) On a positive note (the only one I can find) the welfare rights lady said if it needs to go to appeal, to go back to her, not the charity, and she'll support me through it.
@@womblingfree4623 that's good that you have support.
I recorded my last assessment, very different issues to you, however, I guess their questioning is along the similar lines as the previous one, it might be an idea to listen to my previous recording so I can prepare answers to their questions. Useful video, I've had THREE PIP assessments, the first one went to Tribunal, the second two I got overturned at Mandatory Reconsideration. The fist claim got me standard living. The second one standard living and standard mobility. The third one got me enhanced daily and standard mobility. I agree they want to rush the assessment, my response was "How can you assesses me correctly if you are rushing it?" If you are recording your assessment you need to seek permission.
You can record them if you send them a copy.
@@HillbillyYEEHAAThat's good to know. Thank you for suggesting it!
@samanthahardy9903 np. It's good people record them. Because they lie. They leave things that you tell you , out.
I think it's keeping them to account.
You don't need to ask permission or tell them, actually.
Thank you for uploading the useful info. I was awarded PIP in March 2022 for 2yrs for my mental health and it said on my award letter they will write to me after March 2023 but I haven’t heard anything so far, and my PIP will run out March 2024. Even though it feels me with dread, anxiety, should I contact them or just wait to hear from them? I thought to myself if I don’t hear from DWP by October, 6 months before my award ends I should contact them then. I read somewhere as well a lot of the reviews have been delayed but I’m just anxious it will not be reviewed and by March 2024 I will have to reapply again.
They will contact you don't worry. My Pip ran out a year before I was contacted for a re assessment due to delays of assessments but you still get paid until the next decission. You can contact them if you are worried as I did, but they told me there is a big delay due to the amount of long covid cases they have to get through now!
@@LordandLordettes Thank you, I really appreciate that. It has alleviated a lot of my worries.
@@lg5819 no problem!
Great video thank you. I have my pip review telephone assessment tomorrow morning. I’ve been waiting since December 2022. I’ve gone over my last ATOS form and also everything I wrote in my review of the changes. I’ve had more medical changes since then. I just worry that because I can articulate myself that they might dismiss my mental health. I’m just wondering if I can ask to record the call because in my first assessment the lady wrote things that I hadn’t even said so I want to protect myself in that regard. I’m not being rushed, I’m going through each section in detail regardless of how long it takes because at the end of the day it’s my health on the line. There are so many contributing factors that can affect and change things daily. We’re living breathing beings we’re not frozen in time.
Well said! I hope your assessment goes well. You are within your right to record it but you must tell them at the start. Good luck.
Good morning, well what a sham. Was supposed to have my pip assessment 20 ago minutes and she rang and said the person who was supposed to do the assessment has fallen unwell and can’t do it today. I just started crying because I’m mad. I said well this has been on the waiting list since December 2022 it’s a ridiculous. I feel like they’re stalling for some reason. That could just be my paranoia. How frustrating when you mentally prepare for so long.
@@Sawk_King I do feel for you. Very frustrating. They don't understand that we suffer soooo much stress over these assessments! My advise is try to do something today you enjoy even if it's watching a good film. Do something for you.
@@LordandLordettes thank you. I saw on TikTok a lady explaining different aspects of pip. She said that people shouldn’t write there have been changes it will be flagged as a whole new claim and she said the likelihood of reviews with changes being successful are very low and it’s likely to go to a tribunal and advised that everyone should say nothing has changed with their claims so they will just continue being awarded the same amount. Well that seems very unfair. Why should I lie and say things haven’t changed to risk my money being stopped? My life has changed completely and still is. They make it difficult enough having to jump through so many hoops. No one day is the same
@@Sawk_King yes I saw that on TikTok too, but like you say, if things do change, you feel you should report it! Can't win. 😔
Does anybody know how long it's taking to receive the backpay on pip once the review letter has been received
I've just had my phone assessment and the lady said she is a mental health nurse and she understood my cptsd condition but she was extremely thorough in the questions she asked but understanding she tried I video link but she couldn't connect I was told before hand they may try this it lasted over an HR and I felt totally drained after. I have a back condition and moving about is extremely painful she ask how did I manage to get my shopping in ? I told her I had no choice but to make my way and get enough to eat that was light to carry, do I have a driver's licence? Yes do you drive? No I feel I'm no longer in control when driving I felt she was trying to catch me out over the back issues but was understanding on my mental health issues. At the end she said it will be about 8 weeks before I get an answer if I'm awarded.
I now get pip at the advanced level for mental health and the normal rate for disability. Within two weeks of the phone assessment I guess if you go into great detail it pays off !
@@1stinlastout165 if you are driving still it wont look good.
@@tomhirons7475 I'm not in a good place to drive at the moment
Had my phone consultation tuesday, mine lasted for 2and half hours. I was drained and throwing up after.has anyone else had one as long.I don't get it.
What's the difference between change of circumstances and a review? My review is being processed as a change of circumstances so could I be awarded for longer? Did you record the assessment?
I think change of circumstances mean that you have reported a change whereas a review is reviewing your current award. Not sure if it will effect the length of your award? I don't record the assessment but you can, you just have to let them know that you are at the beginning of the assessment.
I have my face to face assessment on Tuesday and I don’t know how I’m gonna do it.
This video was helpful. Thank you. Could you please give me a rough idea of how long it took after your assessment to hear about your award? ❤
It can take around 6 weeks afrerwards. Good luck with your assessment. Have you seen my other pip videos? They might help too.
@@LordandLordettes I’m watching as we speak lol. And making notes.
I get so paranoid as I had a doctor roll his eyes once when I said I have fibromyalgia. Since then I tend to assume a lot of health professionals might have the same attitude. I feel like they think I’m lying even though I was diagnosed by a rheumatologist.
I’ll be so relieved when the assessment is over. But you still can’t really relax until I find out the result ❤️
Morning , I have my pip assessment or phone consultation next week any tips and advice would be great , even tho I think my medical conditions speak for themselves anyway but seems they will try and talk me out of it , any help would be great , many thanks Neil
Good luck with your assessment! I would recommend watching Chantelle on Tik Tok. She is amazing and has videos to help on all kinds of disabilities. But, if you haven't, check out my other video on pip tips and advice.
@@LordandLordettes many thanks appreciate your advice , all kinda scary 😀
Hi there, I was wondering whether anyone can help. My father had a pip assessment and the assessor focused alot on driving when his disability clearly doesn't affect him driving. Can they inform the dvla?
No they can't. They do ask about driving as if you can drive they see you as fit to work! It's crazy. But they wouldn't report you to the dvla.
Thank you for all the information. I put my first claim in for PiP in February. I received a letter saying I had to go for a face to face assessment. It was miles away and I was feeling really poorly so I rang and just said to cancel it. So the man I spoke to said you have come this far so I will get you an assessment over the phone. So they have cancelled it twice! Is this normal? I am really stressed about it all. Thanks
Please don't worry. If they have cancelled it, that's down to them. They won't forget, but in my experience it takes a while as they have so many cases! Good luck! 😘
@@LordandLordettes Hi thanks for the reply I just feel really nervous about it!
@@sharonrose5134 it's understandable!
Keep asking for a telephone assessment. I swear they do this on purpose
My assessment was full of lies. My claim was rejected after 28 months after first tier and upper tribunals. I had a strong case as advised that there was an error of law which was dismissed as I had no legal representation. You cannot complain about the process you just have to be strong and when you get rejected there is nothing you can do apart from start all over again if you have the strength to carry on
mine too ,i am twice her age and have severe facet joint arthritis ,heart problems ,plantar facilitis ,all ms symptoms even the rare ,muscle spasms pain like having a baby or broken leg at times ,memory issues ,tiedness ,i feel kie my heart stops during sleep ,get very angry and depressed but doctors ignore most of these i am treated like i am a liar .
I am challenging tribinal decision to not give me upgraded pip i need so i can be safe in a mobility scheme scooter with back support and shockabsorbers so my bones dont get shaken to pieces everytime i go out. I have osteo arthritis, osteopenia AND osteo perosis in my lower spine ... please could you help me with wording. I have ongoing mental health and a compromised immune system(no thyroid gland) to name but a cpl of ailments. Any advice much appreciated ty. I have to send the challenge to their decision by weds 11oct.
I am not experienced in that but if you contact your citizens advice, they will be able to help.
My mum's PIP assessment is coming up. You mentioned that your daughter had first assessment. Do they do more than 1 assessment for PIP?
They will reassess for pip depending on how long yours is for, so if it's for 3 years they will reassess in 3 years.
I have my assessment later this month, I begged my dad not to let me go but he won’t have it becuz I’m entitled for benefits (it’s sweet he cares but I’m literally terrified) I don’t want to sit there with someone judging me on whether I’m “disabled enough” even tho they don’t even have a disability themselves! And I know that many assessors lie so I just don’t want to put up with bullshit
Totally get where you are coming from. All you can do is try but it is a horrible thing to go through.
@@LordandLordettes I’m gonna have my dad be with me which I suppose will make it easier, I’d say I have gained thick skin from constantly being judged over my life but I’m def worried that this assessment will send me back into a very anxious state I’ve worked so hard to get out of
I know they lie
Hi
I had my telephone assessment today it lasted 10 minutes at the most with the assesor saying i have enough information here
Is that positive or a negative.
Did you get it or not ?
I have never claimed anything and feel so guilty about doing so and haven't got a clue were to start...
Fibromalga, long covid and liver fibrosis
Please don't feel guilty. You didn't ask to get sick!
My wife died 7 months ago, mentally I’m devastated and I have the pip assessment 5 days before Christmas. I have no one who can help me with the telephone assessment and I’m so worried.
If you phone citizens advice, they might be able to help you. So sorry for your loss. 😔
@@LordandLordettes thanks
Hi is it good keep eye contact during face to face interview ???
It depends, I would give some but personally, I wouldn't be able to hold eye contact for the whole meeting.
My pip up next year 😢
I wish we didn't have assessments it just stressful and they don't know how fybromyalgia feels like
I have a complicated history involving abuse when i was 2 weeks old till i was 22. You can't really explain this to any assesor. They don't seem to care.
My sister went for this and she was turnt down till she went to tribunal. She was not well after. She became suicidal. They don't care.
How do you tell them that as children, you were abused by every adult you were supposed to trust, so having to "trust" these people...is another level of hard?
I am wondering if you have had counselling, if a counsellor would go with you to reinforce and say things you can't?
Is it easier to get it again on the renewals?
Not easier, but when you already have it, it doesn't feel quite as bad but you also are very aware it can be taken away from you in a heartbeat!
@@LordandLordettes I suffer with learning disabilities and autism so I hope it won’t :(
Hi I have my review form my claim ends in Feb next year I scored 10 for mobility last time as I didn't leave house but now when I go out I have someone with me and a support worker will I get enhanced the 12 points x
@@aprilread6968 sorry, I wouldn't know. Best to research the points system. You will find them online.
@LordandLordettes yes it says 12 points for support so if I get more help I'm assuming my award changes
Did you go to Citizens advice?
No I didn't but you can do.
Why did they take 3.5 hours to do the telephone interview ? Tia
Do you mean mine or yours? Mine was around an hour. If yours was 3.5 hours that is a long one! Mayne they had a lot to go through? Usually it's around an hour.
Mine was 2and a half hours I feel like they didn't believe me it's a long time
My daughter is awaiting her review, which will be going to assessment, we don't know whether it will be telephone or face to face. We are all dreading it.The woman, who telephoned her to let her know her review was now being looked at, was rude and judgemental. She referred my daughter's own daughter to both the GP and Social Services, as 'cause for concern', because my daughter was unable to give her a 'Yes/No' answer to the question 'Are you capable of looking after your daughter, her health and hygiene?' Her daughter is 13 years old. My daughter has CFS/Fibromyalgia and CCPTSD. She also has dyspraxia, and a host of other diagnoses. She struggles to keep going, most of the time.
As a result, the real answer should be 'Actually, I DON'T need to do this, because she is old enough to deal with her own hygiene and inform me of any health problems she might have. I can get her to the doctor if necessary with help. So in that sense, it is technically NO, because I need help to take her to the doctor, if she needs to see him. I cannot leave the house unattended, I cannot walk the distance to the doctors, or to the nearest bus stop either, so I either need someone to take us both there, or pay for a taxi. I cannot always cook either, so, at times, I need to pay for takeaway meals, so that she is fed. I cannot always do things with her. My family and friends help whenever necessary. If I cannot provide her with something she needs, I ensure she gets it from elsewhere. She is homeschooled because I was, and still am, unable to take her to and from school myself. But I ensure she has a good education. I pay for her online classes, and am always prepared to explain anything to her, which she might not understand. Education-wise she is ahead of her peers.'
The woman from IAS, didn't listen to what my daughter was trying to say. Clearly, she took it for granted as a No.
Her personal interference in my daughter's life was not welcomed by either the GP or the local Social Services, who after 'investigating' my daughter and granddaughter, closed the case. However, the true effects of all this on my daughter have been horrendous. The stress of it all has caused a visible deterioration in both her physical and mental state, and she is now terrified that this was just a hint of what is to come. At her original assessment, 8 years ago, the DWP also tried to suggest that she was not capable of looking after a child, but at tribunal, it was confirmed that this was not the case. Ironically, it is not my granddaughter they should be looking at for signs of neglect. She is fine. Her mother puts her welfare well before her own. Any energy she has is spent on her. It is her own wellbeing, not her daughter's, which is at stake here. It is her love for her daughter, which keeps her going. Without her, I think she would completely lose the will to live.
I can't believe they have taken that route, how awful for your daughter and yourself. All the stress makes it all worse. Have you written to your MP about the way your daughter has been treated as I feel I would! That is totally not on. Also, contact citizens advice as they might have help and advice on her future assessment. I hope she gets her pip and it all ends for you all as it is so stressful. 😔
@@LordandLordettes I've registered a complaint. We'll see what happens
@@margaretcorfield9891 well done.
I'm so confused by it all. I was awarded standard rate of living 2 years ago and my next assessment is coming up in a couple of weeks. The first time the assesment came back and didn't seem to at all stack up against what I'd told them. My condition is far worse than it was back then and don't know how I should be answering. I can walk 20 metres but there are times in the day where I can't stand. Does it count if I can walk but it's painful and uncomfortable and I'm constantly saying, 'dont worry I'll catch you up'. There are times in the day that when stood I can't apply pressure to my right leg meaning I can't walk at all for a period of time. During the colder months it's excruciating constantly. I'd really appreciate some help if someone is willing to give me a bit of time. In short, as a child I had a degenerative disease which caused the cartilage to form badly in my hip joints, this is now simply classed as arthritis now I'm an adult. It's caused a cam deformity in my right hip and I have impingement giving me reduced mobility and range. I often get shooting pains through my lower back, hip, groin, down my leg, in my knee and strangely all the way down into my big toe, I think I'm trapping nerves but I'm no expert. Since it's got worse I'm having further investigations and walk with a stick at 37. To make things worse, over exertion hurts as does sitting for too long. I can't win lol. Apart from the shooting pains I ache in the hip region permanently even with multiple prescribed pain killers and physio. I Appreciate any tips or advice. Thanks in advance.
I know it's confusing. I do empathise with hip problems as I have a hip condition too but can never spell it! 😂 I suffer like you, too much or too little. The thing to do is write it all down like you have done with me. Emphasise when it is at it's worst. But be truthful. If you need help with forms, citizens advice can help you. I have another video on pip tips and advice which might help?
@@LordandLordettes I've completed the form but perhaps I was too hasty. Telephone assessment is the 6th of December.
@@petergosling5062 did you photocopy your form so you can remember what you said? Check out my other video for lots of tips it might help. 🤷♀️
@@LordandLordettes Yes I've got the copies and been watching the videos 👍
@@LordandLordettes I do appreciate any advice thank you so much but I'm afraid I'm going to have to bend your ear once more. My concern now is that I've mentioned in my form that I work. My role at work has changed because of my disability and my colleagues and management are great. They've made every effort to ensure I can remain employed and I'm not doing anything more than Im capable of. Will the fact I have a job be deemed as a negative in an assessors eye? As if they'd assume, well of he can work.....
In truth, I'm getting to a point at work where I'm not sure how long I can continue for which is why I'm panicking with regards to the decision because I may come to rely on the money, much much more. Now if the government create some jobs for people to work from home as this is the direction they want it to take. I'm all for it!
I had my face to face assessment 18 days ago, and I’m driving myself completely crazy. It’s all I can think about.
On the whole I think it was ok. My mum is very confident that it went well. The lady appeared to be very sympathetic and understanding, but I suppose they’re trained to be. The waiting is bl00dy torture 😢
Yes it is! I know it's hard but try to distract yourself. My Mum always tells me, can we change the worry or do something about it. If the answer is no then we need to try and stop that worry as we cannot change the outcome. I have had nice accessors too which does help! I hope you get your pip! 🤞
@@LordandLordettes that’s really good advice. I’ll remember that. Thank you. But this is one worry I can’t do anything about but wait. I’m trying allllll the distraction techniques lol x
Asking how long it takes me to get from my car into my office and then how long it would take a 'normal' person to do the same is absolutely ridiculous!!
Yep! 🙄
I think you have to have a assessment so the people know who should be given help and who shouldn't. If you are ill who cares if someone asks you questions if you have nothing to hide and are truthful then it's fine
Government con to people with life changing difficulty DISGRACE FACT
If it is so stressful, go to work. I know ladies and gentlemen with war injuries/illnesses that struggle with PIP and War Pensions, but you blag it and get it.
🤬🤬🤬🤬Can you get this benefit and earn money i think it would have to be declaired thanks in advance🤬🤬🤬🤬
Yes you can but you do have to declare it.
Pip proccess is the dumbest, I understand you dont want people to use the system but they hire clueless people and their process forces people to beclueless
It needs to be changed it makes people very poorly going through process .its wrong totally wrong