Unlock The Secret Steps For WINNING Your PIP Claims - Step By Step Guide
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- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
- I have 100% success rate at winning PIP Claims for people, because of understanding the POINTS system and how to communicate it in a manner that then scores the points.
If you are going through the PIP process in any of these ways:
- First PIP Claim
- Another attempt at claiming (as you were declined in the past)
- An appeal (Mandatory Reconsideration)
- A review
- A Tribunal
YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND how the points work or you simply will not win. Study this guide and match it to your daily living and/or mobility challenges.
If you are struggling with PIP (Personal Independence Payment) Claims and you would like to link with me, check out my sites:
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My name is Charlie and I am disabled. I live with chronic illness, I have a severe form of Psoriatic Arthritis and its crap! I am in pain all the time and always battling fatigue. BUT, I will not let it win. I love to learn and to laugh (even though it hurts my arthritic rib cage LOL). You will often see Ollie (she) my black Labrador. She is currently my trainee assistance dog! We are together, literally ALL the time.
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The most important bit: I would like to thank the support network I have around me and YOU for watching this channel.
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Thank you so much for reading all of this
Charlie
Edited: I made a MISTAKE! URGENT URGENT URGENT - I am sooo sorry that what I said about constipation was WRONG. There ARE conditions that result in constipation that are not solved with just diet. Thank you SO much to the people who educated me on this. I am very sorry, I got this wrong. I will NOT forget this learning, so sorry if it made any of you feel even more frustrated! x
For anyone interested:
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Thanks EVERYONE for watching and commenting! We will WIN! I send this weekly so its quicker to get updates and I chat about my life that week. Hope this helps as well x
Thank you for the retraction and it’s greatly appreciated but please don’t worry. X
I suffer from both chrones disease and ulcerative colitis - sometimes I am constipated badly and some times I run a marathon (if you get the drift) but I bleed from the behind 24/7 and have to wear a pad (sometimes as not worked very well) and that can be very embarrassing when I am in public as you can imagine so sets of anxiety attacks....
There so called "medical professionals" , i suffer with social anxiety disorder,
And unable to work. Some days i cannot leave the house. they made up a lie,
Saying i refused a medical. and had my money stopped. so i appealed.
and won but it took six month before i got paid again with no other income. how these
people sleep at night i have no idea. Great channel by the way 👍👍
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I went for pip 8 years for my mental health, panic attacks and Asthma never got it plus I had panic attacks in front of her and asthma attack to I still not get
@@michellepaton4150 Yep same happened with me i was flipping out. never even asked me if i was ok, she just made up lies about me. + still not got pip. just esa. i apparently don't meet the requirements. even though i have been like this for over 12 year
I have fibromyalgia, which also had a significant impact on my mental health. I get enhanced PIP on both daily living & mobility.
I am a qualified nurse who is no longer able to work, but before I finally threw in the towel I worked for Atos doing PIP assessments.
Please always talk of your absolute worst day imaginable and never down play things you find difficult. You’d be surprised how much we do to make our lives easier without realising and how much our physical health impacts on our mental health.
I'm so sorry to read what you're gong through
I also have Fibromyalgia along with other conditions and the fibromyalgia that I would describe as the worst condition the one which causes the most problems the pain the stiffness and the fatigue being some of the many symptoms and issues faced by the individual with fibromyalgia, I completely agree every time you are explaining how the condition affects you it has to be worst day, worst time and you may not realise that you have developed a system to cope with some of the hard things for example you buy prepared vegetables they are already cleaned and cut up they go straight in the pan, they could be fresh or frozen it doesn't matter the point is that you can't manage to do the preparation so you have paid the extra money for the prepared stuff so it's relevant and you need to say that first it's a problem for you to do it and that you have purchase the preprepared things, or you can't bend to put your shoes on so you use a shoe horn, simple things that you do because it helps but you MUST tell them about it on the form and in the assessment because they score you the points to get you the award, so make a list and take it to the assessment with you and update your list when things change while you have an award so you can use the list when you have to do the renewal
I had a horrible nurse assessor. Was ever so friendly to begin with, then became impatient towards the end and wrote a terrible report.
I awaiting an appeal.
I have been on the end of that one too, they said loads of oh yes we need to get that down and that must be hard, when I saw the report she didn't put half of the stuff down and she made up some of the other stuff, luckily for me I had been through it all before and when I asked for the mandatory reconciliation I said that I should have at least got the same as last time because I definitely wasn't any better but some things I was worse.
I've got fibromyalgia and many more conditions, I was refused with 4 points
I’m so glad your channel is growing. Even through your own health issues and struggles you’re fighting and giving people a voice. I think you’re amazing! ❤
Hi Wayne, I have defo been over doing it....today I nearly passed out 4 times and its only 08:49! I need to slow down a bit. But so many people need help with PIP, I am finding it hard to slow down but my body is about to give me a reality check I think.
I hope you are ok!
Take care
Charlie
@@CharliesJourney You are our heroe, dear Charlie! Thanks a lot and keep well!
Hey, I cut down on my consultancy......I feel bad....but I think my time on the guides can help sooo many people! I am feeling better
Have a great Christmas xx
Thank you very much, you are an amazing person, I have fibromyalgia and type 2 diabetic.
Hi Charlie, I have only just found your channel. You are such a lovely woman helping others while suffering yourself. I have been diagnosed with Fybromyalgia, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, and cerical and lumber determination. I also have a few other things since getting those. I put in for PIP last year after my family and friends kept telling me to. At first, they refused it, saying the form was sent late. I applied that, so they have been looking at it since last summer. I have a phone consultation later this month, but I don't expect to get it. I had to give up my retail job because I was working alone, and it was heavy lifting, doing all the things in a spar shop. I did the close, so it was full on. I had to do stocking up, reductions, date checking, clean a costa machine, sweep, and mop the floor, remove and write of the reductions that didn't sell, do the inside and outside bins, and deal with the customers, and that was to be done in 3 hours. As my condition wasn't diagnosed at the time, and I was told on numerous occasions (it was all in my head), I just kept pushing myself. I would not get out of work until at least an hour later, and it was unpaid, but at that time, I didn't want to lose my job. I unfortunately had to leave for my health, and I still have a little part-time job now. I really don't want to lose this one as well. I do three days at a hair salon, and I do the reception, wash peoples hair, make them a brew, and clean the stations when they have finished. I also do the towels and pots, but there are 2 of us to do this, and I am able to sit down and take meds when I need to. Will this go against me when I do the phone consultation? Thank you so much for taking the time to read this .If you can ❤
I have chronic fatigue syndrome and struggle more after spinal surgery. Just been refused PIP- your chanel is a literally lifesaver- thank you! I'm in tears watching you- it's comforting knowing I'm not alone in this.
I think it depends on the assessor on the day too. I was massively marked down on my points but DWP overruled it and awarded me standard mobility. Pip gave me 0 points. She also made so many contradictions in my ATOS form. She wrote things I didn’t even say. CAPITA are corrupt. I often question how these people are employed as “medical professionals” to be qualified to fairly assess us. It’s absolutely disgraceful the way they make us jump through burning hoops to be “believed” … I felt so demoralised, unworthy and like I had to beg the assessor to believe me despite all the concrete evidence. It’s an awful process.
They did the same to me. They gave me nothing and wrote things I didn’t say on a phone assessment. So I guess it’s a tribunal next as they didn’t budge with second reconsideration. 🙁
I completely agree with you, the process is AWFUL. You explained it so well in your comment, thank you so much for sharing this with us
Katie, good luck with your Tribunal, I am so sorry it is so terrible! Keep fighting!
That point system is rubbish I put I don't cook at all ,got 2 points,not 8,, same all the way through the form,,
Did they add up to give you the total for Standard or Enhanced? Some times they do that, even though you get 8 they only give you an average but still award 12 in total.....does that make sense?
I have been assisting people with DLA/PIP claims, mandatory reconsiderationd and appeals since 2004. I always win. The system is utterly fixed against claimants, until the HMCTS stage.
Hi can you help me make a claim please? I'm sorry to ask, I'm struggling and really need this. Thankyou
Please help me brother I have an active claim
I filled in disability forms for people for 19 years and the most important thing for me to do was research each illness/disability that the person who was coming to me had, so that I would know what questions to ask them as they often didn't think how much they were affected in their daily lives. I now have various illnesses that are affecting me daily but haven't applied for PIP. You're right when you say, it's not what you have but how it affects your daily living
If you’re too disabled to fill out a form you should be put in a home
Thank you so much for your video, I’ve got my assessment tomorrow, been getting PIP/DLA for 20 years and still am anxious and cried all through this video for how much I hate admitting how limited my life is thank you for getting me ready to be honest tomorrow!
Good luck I hope it goes well for you
I am so pleased it helped. Stay strong!!
If you can, please let us know how it goes xx
@@CharliesJourney just finished it was 2 1/2 hours long and I’m exhausted but the lady was really lovely, much nicer than the last one that was just mean and grumpy and sarcastic! Going to lie down and have a cry and sleep! I just kept thinking of you all the way through thank you so much for your videos 💛
Congratulations for getting through it.....did you keep sticking to the points?
Do not forget....no matter how well you explained it....they will NOT give you the right points. So please please make sure you appeal it.
I promise it is sooo much easier than what you have just been through xx
Yes I did and I used ‘always’ and ‘never’ instead of my usual vague, anxious responses, I’m completely expecting to have to appeal it it’s such a horrible process! Me and my partner started our autistic daughters first DLA form yesterday which I have been putting off since last April thanks to the confidence boost your advice has given me so you have really helped our whole family! It’s so awful to have to fight like we do, my partner works so hard to care for us and we struggle so much financially and often resort to the food banks and borrowing since covid destroyed our carpentry business that if we can get her claim in at least we can start chipping away at debt and being able to feed ourselves so thank you your help means more than you could know!
Omg what you said at 12:12 hit home. Being chronically ill and adapting - being ill becomes our daily normal
It truly does. Soooo many people I talk to do not include things that are MAJOR but for them is the norm!
@@CharliesJourney it took my old friend to tell me to write down what I went through in one day for it to hit home as after 15 years of being ill, all the symptoms blend into our daily lives and we adjust.
Hello can please help me with my claim for pip
You are so right about the food I never even thought about it, cos I just don't cook. You hit every point on the reason why I don't cook, I think I can but then end up just throwing my shopping away. The cost of living is killing at the moment. Same with my scoliosis cos it's not something that jumps out and says, oh yer his disabled.
Being alone is so depressing that you get so depressed and you talk yourself out of doing things. So right about easy food to eat. Not seeing people is also so depressing, just some human content means the world, to someone who never sees anyone, you feel forgotten.
So proud of you for making this video.
I'm sorry I'm probably going to put so many comments in this video but it all hits home for me.
Am like you kinda but you try stay positive
I suffer with 3 different arthritis and fibromyalgia and was awarded the lowest amount even when I explained I’m stuck in bed most of the time. When I tried to challenge this I was told I could lose all my PIP.
In the process of seeing different consultants so hoping to try again.
Great video. Thank you.
I hate that people are told that.....that you could lose everything. Yes they can do that, but I have not heard of it happening. Yes, on reviews after YEARS but not when people appeal.
I wish you the best with this, don't give up xx
Please don't make them frighten you to think that you will loose anything, I was the same. I have chronic fibromyalgia and fatigue, with depression because of it. They awarded me enhanced mobility and standard daily living. They didn't score me my full points, So I appealed it and they gave me enhanced on both for 3 years. Don't give up.
Hugs to you from a fellow sufferer. I have chronic rheumatoid and suffer from long covid. Much of what your saying resonates with me.
Mine ruptured in 2011 although they did replace them free of charge I still have burning pains inside my body around my breast tissue where the silicone leaked into my body, one ruptured and the other went hard, I have had ultra sound done and they can not find anything, it is the burned tissue that they can not find that still hurts on occasions.
I have long COVID, fatigued all the time, breathing gone to pot and memory issues, one of the 5% who aren’t recovering. PiP tribunal hearing imminent.
They’re not going to help me.
@Lookup2Wakeup I did indeed, trusted our leaders… then
Thank you so much for helping everyone, I know it's exhausting !
It took me 17 years of applying on and off to get the lowest rate of daily living PIP ! I suffer from osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, and fibromyalgia, to name but a few! I was so grateful to even get the lowest rate at the time as the whole process is exhausting within itself that I didn't have the energy to appeal. I'm now transferred over to ADP and have asked for a review. fingers crossed for getting through the ordeal, even though I've been told I could lose the minimum amount of daily living ! Why is the process so difficult for people who genuinely require the assistance?!
Again, thank you so much for what you do x
did you get enhanced in the end??
@Charlie Anderson Charlie, thank you 🙏 from the bottom of my heart for doing this video, I’m a 50 year old veteran & it wasn’t until my 1st renewal of my PIP that I now know that any slip of the tongue in any way will be instantly swooped down on. My daily living & my conditions have worsened 10 fold from when I first claimed but the new monthly payment was 1/3 of what it was. This video has really opened my eyes & I’m trying to hash it all out with the DWP as we speak. I didn’t even try to claim anything for years until an ex forces charity got involved & I now feel as if I have to beg for what I’m owed, I was in the service of the country for decades & my illness/issues are all service related & to have to fight for PIP leaves a very bitter taste in my mouth. I hope 🤞 the mistakes will be rectified. Thanks again for this very informative video. 😅
Face to face assessments should require the company to give you their report before you leave the centre that day, or if it's in your own house, emailed before they drive away - that way there's minimal scope for it to be edited later. It should also include a timestamp and checksum to ensure the report cannot be edited / tweaked later.
@colinwilson Yes! Particularly the assessor's comments should be printed in duplicate, annotated with any comments the claimant wants to make and each copy signed by both parties. How many nil points assessment reports turn out to be a pack of lies or the ramblings of an assessor who clearly did the bulk of a day's worth of reports at the end of the day when they can't remember which claimant said what. Add the bonus factor (claimants have been saying for years that assessor's get a bonus for every claim refused pip or zero scored. You can see the pound sign in their eyes when they're 'listening' to your description of symptoms/medication/difficulties etc.
I have PCOS and obese, occupational arthritis and injury related arthritis, carpel tunnel, diabetes, anxiety and depression, ADHD, Fibro, a hernia and scar tissue from major abdominal surgery which causes intestine problems, use walking stick/crutches all the time, mobility scooter to get around, injured back, constant pain and fatigue 24/7. I was awarded basic PIP a couple of years ago and ends in August so just about to be reviewed. I have had to leave my job in Novemeber as I couldn't work anymore. I had to fight to get my PIP and chose to go to tribunal, but they awarded it before it went that far. I'm dreading fighting for it again.
Blimey Jacqui......you are a true WARRIOR in every sense! I think now you have found our community it will get easy.
Now you can see exactly what they need and why, you can focus on that and be blunter in how you explain it. And with all of the challenges you have, well, they cannot debate it as its your life.
I truly believe you will find things get easier now.
Please please make sure you print off the points and make sure you keep all of the documentation as if there are any discrepancies that is where there are issues.
If you get any questions drop me an email:
charlieisdisablednotdead@gmail.com
You are NOT alone in this
Take care
Charlie
You are an absolute genius. I stumbled on your vid by accident, quiet fortuitously I have a PIP assessment net week. You have given me so much hope in what has been a very challenging time in my life.
I am so happy you found this, please make sure you print the POINTS and have a couple of pages (ONLY) of notes for your assessment! Good luck x
And remember to leave your pride and embarrassment at the door on your way in and pick it back up on the way out....
Did you get PIP
Hi Charlie,just to say thankyou so much for your guidance in your videos, I GOT THE ENHANCED IN BOTH AWARDS finally !! Only took 10yrs !!
Fantastic!
fab so what did you claim it for??? Im thinking of making a claim just need to find the best disease first thinking mental health, ADHD or Autism but not decided yet
The number of times I said "but that's me" when you described something or thought " Oh it means THAT! " When you talked about one of the questions, explaining it. So many! Thank you so very much for posting this.
I am so pleased it has helped you x
Please can you help me x@@CharliesJourney
This is the best guidance on completing and submitting a PIP claim I have ever come across. Well done Charlie
I sat up taller when I read this, thank you so much!!! I have more coming and a really good one soon......the picture will say 'STOP' on it....
You are wonderful and the comfort and help I get in these videos is amazing. Blessings to you. I did get emotional at certain times through this and I can't thank you enough 🙏🏻 x
My daughter has a condition called galactosaemia, a very rare genetic condition, she was rejected twice by pip so she took it to a tribunal, it was adjourned the 1st time as they really had no clue about the condition and the way it effected her general daily life, 2nd time we won !! Never give up.
Just wanted to thank you for taking the time to explain all the sections. I realise it took you several days and then all the extra time editing on top. It was really helpful and explaining what the questions mean and what they are actually referring to is soooo helpful. To them it’s just their job and they are trained and doing it every day. Plus they are taught to be sneaky and tricky which makes us feel at a disadvantage right from the start. Most of us are going in blind, and for the first time, but you are giving people an insight and therefore a better chance. Thank you so much for giving your time to people like yourself, for free, and arming us with important knowledge. For example, just knowing my bath handles and my kitchen chair are aids is more points I would of missed 😊 x
Fantastic!!! I am so pleased this helped. I am going to do a guide just on aids as soon as I have the time as I think everyone I talk to says the same thing as you! xx
Thank you Charlie. I've watched all your videos and you gave me the confidence to believe in myself and fight for myself.
Mine was up for renewal last year and it was done over the phone. I told the doctor to go run and jump as he was a GP and not a mental health doctor. I hung up on him. DWP phoned me up and told me I had to speak to the doctor or I wouldn't get my PIP. I told her to f off and stick it up their rear end and then hung up on her also. 10 minutes later another woman from DWP phoned me and I screamed at her and told her to f off and cancel my PIP as it wasn't worth the pain they were causing to my health.
3 days went past and I got a later saying
"we believe you are in need of PIP payment regarding your health and well-being"
So, after asking them to cancel the dam thing they rewarding it me again. Normally I have to always go through the tribunal but didn't have to this time.
The money helps, but it doesn't solve my health problem.
If you think this government care, they don't.
You spoke their language 😂
@@notbloodylikely4817 I just had enough of fighting them every 2 years. The money isn't worth the upset. I hope they all go to Hell if God really exists.
@@notbloodylikely4817😂brilliant
@@davidbillyard6629 The PIP team where making me more ill than I already am. For the little money they give you I found it was better to tell them to f off and stick it up their rear end as saying that done me the world of good haha Then for them to reward me it again was just a bonus. I can't wait for another two years to go by so I can tell them to f off again lol
I felt I where in control for once and not them.
Dont believe anythinv you just said.
I realised as you were speaking about the moving around section that I use the supermarket trolley to lean on. If I'm with someone else they might offer to push the trolley for me and again I just realised that I don't let them as I need it to get around!! I had never thought I'd that before as I do it without thinking. Thank you ❤
I noted your apologies in the first 2 minutes or so, but then realised that if you hadn't said anything I wouldn't have noticed. I was (am) far too interested in you and your message than superficial stuff. Just be yourself and we will appreciate you for what you really are - an intelligent, articulate, open, vulnerable and completely fantastic person.
I’ve had to navigate all this for 10 years. My daughter is on the spectrum but also developed Psoriatic Arthritis at 21. I’m not watching this but I wanted to say I do hope you are helping people to navigate this system who actually need it, and not to exploit it. And people don’t come for me….my husband and I have seen it at Tribunals and through our own jobs. I won’t say anymore but we can speak from experience on both sides. 1) DWP process is absolutely bananas and how an individual with no other form of financial assistance manages during these battles 🤷♀️. I got my MP involved over this. Not to help my daughter but to highlight the DWPs incompetence and highlight how people are expected to cope financially alone? 2) people are exploiting it and getting help from charities, unknowingly, to do so.
I am 100% sure the people I work with personal are NOT exploiting the system. I am worried about fakers using the guides to abuse the system. But I made the choice to focus on individuals that are chronically ill and help them in a way I wish someone had helped me 16 years ago.
I really hope the fakers stay off my channel!
Thank you for this Charlie, I am currently receiving lower rate pip and mobility section. I suffer with depression, severe anxiety and PTSD. Physically I have osteoarthritis in my spine and I suffer with Fibromyalgia. I have now been medically retired from my job as a police dispatcher. I was on long term sick before this as my condition was impacting not just me getting to work but also affecting my ability to actually do my job. Because of this I am considering asking pip to reassess my award and your video has given me some very good pointers. Keep up the good work 👏 keep fighting everyone 💪
Charlie - you literally are an angel. This is a vitally important film - I am half way through watching and find your style, candor and authentic way of communicating excellent. Well done! Can you also do a film on what other help / discounts/ there are once you get PIP. For instance I've heard that there are discounts available (if you're lucky enough to be able to drive) for the M6 and Dartford Toll road and that in Scotland Blue badge holders don't get charged for ULEZ etc etc. Citizens Advice should be employing you as a spokesperson! Thank you.
Hello! Yes, I will. Its literally on my list to do. I am trying to get an editor as I am focused mainly on helping people with claims at the min. As soon as I get stabilised I am on the case xx
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BT Home Essentials Social Tariff broadband & line. google and look into it
I'm so glad I found you on RUclips. My friend has his phone consultation coming up, also I have seen a few things I didn't get points on that I should have. I realise things you say I have these issues. Thank you so much. Really appreciate your help
Hi Charlie, Just a quick update.... Received Full ADP(Scotland). You're absolutely correct, it took me about 5 days to fill it out it's a case of fill out fill out fill out. If you're like me I keep every piece of paper work or email and when I had to send the acompying information.(it was a lot) My consultants and Ms nurse were amazing...so much so that I didn't even have to attend any meeting or phone call. Thanks once again .....A true unsung hero
Love your videos and I love how honest you are xx
Oooo you had other people like this comment! Thank you so much for the feedback.
I know I am 'an acquired taste' LOL
I do not like 'taboo' subjects as usually that means people are suffering in silence.....which is awful.
As you were watching a PIP guide....I hope you are ok xx
Take care
Charlie
@CharliesJourney i have a lot of back problems and the operation I had last year didn't work. I've been in agony so they did another mri 3 weeks ago and they have said that my spine has collapsed as well as some other bits and bobs so I'm waiting on another op to put rods and god knows what in there lol so not looking forward to it. They have just extended my pip for a year because they still haven't looked at it since March. I had to do pip claim for my son as he's just turned 16, I watched your other videos which helped alot. I sent you an email when I was doing his to say thanks 😊 xxx
WOW. I hope you give yourself a massive pat on the back....and get yourself a cheesecake or some sort of treat.....the amount of pain you must be in.....thats severe.
AND you are helping your children!
I really really hope you get it all sorted, PIP I mean....if you have any questions just let me know
Take care and TRY to not over do it x
@CharliesJourney yep we call our house the mad House lol always something going on. Me and my wife have brought her 4 grandsons up from babies. 15 and 16 year old both have autism and adhd. 23 year old has adhd and 25 year old has autism so you can imagine. I'm in pain constantly and on every painkiller you can get I think lol but you've just got to get on with it haven't you xxx
Autism AND ADHD.......blimey. Yep, you are right....you literally have to get on with it......you are a super star!!!! I hope you realise that xx
P.S After I wrote to you....I got myself a lemon cheesecake hahaha
OMG! I stumbled across this by accident & has changed my whole outlook, turned my world up side down...!!! I need to go process all this...
It sounds so ridiculous, but I never realised how, over the years, I have slowly, subconsciously, adapted to illness that I didn't realise just how little I am able to do now. I don't claim PIP, or any benefits, as I am a? "house wife", after having to stop working as a nurse for 20yrs....
It depends on who assesses you in the beginning. A relation of mine, who is totally blind, autistic and has a weakness walking was refused the mobility part. It wasn't until his GP found out and wrote them a letter, that they gave it to him. Appeals had not been successful.
I agree, some of the assessors are lovely and are clearly qualified. The process needs to be changed
Be prepared to take your claim for pip all the way to tribunal - consider the tribunal as part of the process…
I am so glad you took the time to make your videos and I found them. I have never claimed anything before even during several periods of unemployment. However 3 months ago I collapsed at home and was rushed into A and E. I was paralised from mid chest down. The diagnoses was stage 4 Lymphoma, widespread in my skeleton, and 2 lesions in my spine had compressed my spinal chord, causing an incomplete spinal injury. A dose of radio therapy shrunk the lesions which allowed some sensation to return. I am Wheelchair bound at the moment but physios come once a week to help me stand and walk a short distance with a zimmer frame. Sometimes I can only stand and not walk due to pain. On top of this I am undergoing chemo and ummunotherapy so are often wiped out for days. I am very independant and until watching this I assumed I was not elegible for help. My PIP journey begins as soon as I feel well again. Thank you so much. Steve.
Why have you put Scot at top but your names signed off Steve no chance ov you bluffing them pal ha ha or this person is Steph as in women or yousing someone else 😂😂
I have PIP, I have fibromyalgia, arthritis,sciatica and rheumatism and never submitted evidence! I had tribunal 3 times and won 3 times.
A lot of people are afraid to go to tribunal so don't appeal. Please DO appeal. Take someone with you!
My point is proven .... Well done :D
I wish there were more RUclipsrs like you. I really enjoy watching your videos because you make videos like that. I would I have ADHD and skip from one subject to another. And although you’re not doing that, I love the way you bring your animals in change the subject, great to have a video that’s up and easy to watch. Thank you.
And also the information you’re giving is amazing and has really helped me to decide that I need to appeal the pip that I’m already on. 😢😢❤🎉🎉🎉
Thankyou to you, I pray you find another home & are safe & well💚💚💚💚💚
Thank you Charlie ! In my book, you scored 10 out of 10 for wit, character and kindness. A further 10 points for compassion and understanding. And never been known before - a one hour plus PIP assistance video gets top marks 12! Ive got an award review. It’s so stressful - i went from an indefinite DLA award to PIP in 2020 to a 3 year review at 62yrs. It is a Dementor and it is sucking the soul out of me. Thank you for the help to get thru it! X
the real rule of thumb is always express the problems you have at the worst they can be, never allow yourself to try and be the the position of "oh sometimes I don't feel like I'm dying and can get out bed and wash myself" and yes there are a lot of key words and actions that score points and it IS all about the points. they really don't care about your condition or your ability.
and yes no matter how bad your condition(s) are, you will always be denied you claim at some point and several times. the government wants you off benefits and working, regardless of your ability to work.
I agree with some of what you are saying, especially about the bit with returning to work. What makes me grumpy is none of us WANT to claim PIP. We want to be independent and well so we can get on with our lives!
Keep an eye on the channel as I have a good video coming soon....the image will be me with STOP written on my hand
@@CharliesJourney it's more the framing of your replies, for instance instead of "I can peel half a potato before I can no longer grip the potato or the peeler" it should be phrased as "I can't even peel a potato" because the "can" bits are always taken as being able to do that all the time and isn't an issue. even statements like "I can't always dress myself" are taken as you can dress yourself. but yes it is all about the points. be truthful but always in the most negative light.
I am only halfway through this having just discovered you.
You are me and I am you.
You are heaven sent and I will be binging on your channel and interacting with you from now onwards.
I so needed to find you thanks and whether you realise it or not let me inform you that you are
Indeed
Truly blasting out the light ✨🙏✨
Welcome to the community!!! I really hope this helps you xx
This was extremely helpful and also extremely informative. And I love your sense of humour. You made me burst out laughing several times. So thanks for all the above 👍👍
Fantastic! Thats what I want, we talk about such invasive subjects, I want us to be able to have a laugh at times x
I just watched you trying to describe what depression feels like. For me, waking up feels like swimming through treacle to get to the surface, getting up, more treacle to get through, doing anything, even more treacle. Then if I manage to get through the treacle I'm so tired I just want to go back to sleep. In sleep there are no problems and no treacle.
That's what I was thinking, my whole flat is covered in treacle and I'm trying to wade through it, tough
Really helpfull video. You described depression very accurately. A more indepth video regarding mental health/depression and anxiety would be very much appreciated.
did you get your money for metal health I was going to try and claim for that one
Just to say you are amazing, even with your illness you fight on to help others I'm suffering PTSD anxiety and depression after being stabbed. Life will never be the same but like you I function. Thank you.
Hi can you get help with ptsd anxiety depression if someone has been a victim of a knife attack?
@@kel7635 sorry for late reply. Yes I have had counselling, and have been under a psychiatrist since the event. When needed really. But the real help comes from myself. Like a man/woman having a heart attack you sort of have to start anew. Do things different health wise. Be aware that im never gonna be the same. Learn to trust in people again, I still can't be in a crowd or go to pubs etc . But I improve daily and my family have been amazing.
Keep going. I've got sapho syndrome (like psoriatic arthritis) and when I went for the old dla they refused straight away. Eventually led to a tribunal. I won and dwp offered no objections and backdated the claim to first diagnosis. So it is standard procedure to reject all claims as you say. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much for commenting this, I really want other people to tell their stories so everyone understands what I am saying is true!
Thanks so much
Charlie
My missus is a support worker and has attended hundreds of pip assessments and dozens of tribunals, in every case the client has won and had their claim approved.
You are an amazing lady, offering clear advice on an otherwise often confusing and scary subject.
Accurate and honest, given from a point of first-hand knowledge.
Thank you. I hope you well with your move and hopefully blossoming consulting.
Thank you again x
What a fantastic video - thank you so much Charlie. My son (42) is suffering mentally - he’s in the NHS waiting list for an ASD and ADHD assessment but is deteriorating rapidly and we are applying for PIP as there is no way that he can work. I’ll let you know if we are successful! 🤞🤞🤞
Fantastic! Good luck x
Thanks Charlie I'm just applying for pip I have a lot of issues from mental health and depression social anxiety i don't know what they are doing regarding my application I have just received a telephone conversation as to evidence I have to support my claim and they are going to contact my gp thanks for the great info and advice will be in touch when they contact me again my day is like these imojis 😂😢🎉😮😅😊 thanks again keep giving good information to all of us god bless you
I work for nhs mental health. I have never heard (except once where they had to reapply 3 times and was taken away soon after) been awarded for common mental health problems. Psychosis yes
Mental health is treatable by working .
@@pt4005as someone with BPD and PTSD I totally agree. My daughter is on the spectrum and then developed psoriatic arthritis at 21. Her meds regime included weekly mild chemo which made her very sick. She continued to work throughout albeit part time around that particular med and 10 years on she’s coping better and has resumed full time work receiving PIP but nothing else. She’s financially worse off but as you say, working is good. It keeps her focused and gives her a reason to get up, dress nicely and interact with others.
@@pt4005What? Go onto a mental health ward and see for yourself how disruptive and horrendous it is to have problems with your mental health. I really REALLY hope you don't go anywhere near people suffering from their m/h with your enabalist ludicrous comment!
Such helpful advice . I being diagnosed with ME 18 yrs ago , I was in my mid 40’s then . I had to learn to standup , walk , shower etc .
I was scared to apply for any help for the fear of scrutiny. I am so glad you are helping others .
Love and admire you so much,I would not be where we are today if not for watching your videos. Thank you and God less.
Thanks so much.....I think this is my best guide to date!
Hi charlie, my friend has sent me this video. Just wanted to say thankyou for your information. I will be using these videos to help with my claim. I currently get low rate living allowance. After my assessment last year, which before i had mobility and living. Never thought to appeal it, after talking with my friend and housing lady. They've told me to redo it as a new claim. Ive been reluctant as i have no specialist or proof from gp ect. Watching your video today has sparked something inside to do it now. I think your information is amazing. To understand the pain your in all the time and still be able to help us all this. You are amazing.
Loved this video. Wish I’d found you before I did my over the phone assessment last week, although I have severe heart failure, epilepsy and depression so no doubt I won’t get awarded anything on the first attempt. I’ll use all your advice when I have to reapply. 🙏
Oooo oooo so glad you commented! OK, no matter how good you were (or bad lol) you WILL need to appeal.
Appealing (Mandatory Reconsideration) is SO EASY compared to what you have been through. Please please make sure you appeal.
Everyone I help get some points, but I advise EVERYONE to appeal as they never give the right points. OK, only ONCE in 5 years I have seen them give the right points.
Please please appeal, they try and put you off this. You simply call to log the appeal, write a letter within the deadline and be blunt about each section you disagree with and why.
You will get a short assessment again - much EASIER than what you have just done. Then you get the outcome.
Use the points to stay on track
Good luck
Charlie
@@CharliesJourney Thank you 🙏 I will no doubt be in touch for some advice/help via your link once I have been turned down.
What a crazy situation we’re put in where we literally all have to apply a first time, just to wait for the inevitable reassessment!?! 🙈
I have done the mandatory reassessment for the Universal Credit a couple of weeks ago. They initially awarded me 9 out of the 15 points needed.
I requested a copy of the full report and I was shocked to see how much of it was utter lies!!!
Just a quick example was I stated in my phone assessment that I live alone in a first floor flat and am unable to walk around a supermarket doing food shopping due to my heart failure, so I have my shopping delivered. Due to having a flight of stairs to battle, I just carry up what needs to go in the fridge/freezer, which isn’t much as I live alone, the rest I leave at the bottom of the stairs until the next day(s).
The report stated - ‘You have food shopping delivered to the door and carry all of the shopping upstairs in one go.’ 🤯🤯
Honestly the report was so full of blatant lies I could probably take them to court over it. I asked for a transcript or a recording of the assessment but got ignored. Wish I’d recorded it myself now!!!
Disgusting that they can say the complete opposite to what you told them. 🤯
Do you know, I am starting to get to the point where I think I need to advise people to record their assessments.
I understand we are so lucky to be in the UK where we have funding available, but it is terrible how much they LITERALLY lie!
I am so glad you have done an appeal before. I think it scares so many people....but it is easy to do. I have some guides coming up....but people need to do appeals NOW.
Let us know how it goes if you can xx
@@CharliesJourney I received the text on Monday to say they’ve received my PIP written report so I should hear a decision within 8 weeks.
I phoned them up the same day and asked for a copy of that report, which the helpful guy on the phone said will be posted out the same day.
Hopefully when that arrives I’ll have a good idea of what I’m looking at decision wise, even though I’ll still have to wait the 8 weeks or so for the official decision, before making the next move.
Brilliant, keep us posted and let me know if you have any questions!
Very good guide. I have Parkinson's, COPD, and a lower back problem that presses on nerve that affects my right leg. I did the pip myself, and I got at the highest care rate and lowest mobility. If I had seen this guide, I would have got the highest mobility because on some days I could walk 50 meters but I didn't understand about the times you can only walk a few yards and ate in severe pain. Some days are not too bad, but others can be hell. People only see me on a good day. On a bad day, I don't leave the house.
I am so pleased this helped, when you do your review you can cover this then and ensure you get the right level of PIP.
Thanks so much for both of your comments
Charlie
Love ur doggy❤
There giving the pip to those who don’t deserve it and the ones that are blatantly unwell sadly are told there fit and well and need join SAS
I feel I need to comment on the “fakers” & similar that have been mentioned. I believe in the first video I watched of you Charlie, last night, you said that you think the PIP system tries to not give you points, due to the money involved? Correct me if I am quoting you incorrectly.
I disagree on this, you have always had a small amount of people who scam the system, back to the 1980’s, people on Incapacity Benefit, with “bad backs”, people turning up to Job centres to sign in, in obvious building work clothes. I worked for DWP years ago, end years of New Labour, who then passed to the Tory Coalition. They would not be spending the obscene amounts of £ on appeals, private companies like, ATOS, Capita etc., if it wasn’t an ideology. When journalists try to get information from how they operate, do F.O.I (freedom of information) about how this system harms people, & people die, they would rather spend more large sums of money £ fighting those, as they know it will show them for what they are.
I am a pretty strong minded woman, who’s battled all sorts of stuff in my 60 odd years, but the ESA/ATOS etc., system nearly broke me & it’s made my physical & mental health much worse😢😮
It’s Geoffrey Smalley again. I have appeal paperwork (done by MacMillan,who won the appeal). And I got 10 points and 10 points for mobility, which got me enhanced pay. If you’re interested I can forward you what they said regarding mobility.
Ive just found your channel, wish I'd found you ages ago.
Firstly i want to saythank you so much for outting this on RUclips.
I've got my 'face to face' assessment over the phone this afternoon, im dreading it but youve really helped me with how to say things.
If you can, let us know how it goes! good luck and so pleased you found the channel x
I’ve just found your channel and you have the knowledge of an angel 👼🏻 I had a rear brain infection “bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis “ nearly 10 years ago and like you… I look perfectly fine but I now have nerve damage and cognitive impairment. The first time I applied for PIP I ended up taking them to tribunal courts. when I eventually sat in a position that was less painful, i saw them looking at each other and slightly shaking there heads. After the interview only I was given an apology for having to go through this and I would be getting it and with nearly 10 month back pay!!!
I’m definitely going to pass your channel information to some friends…. Love and light xx
You are a warrior for doing this .
Mandy, thank you so much for commenting and sharing your success! I am so pleased you did not give up xx
Hi Charlie. Loved the video and very informative. My wife, who has Parkinson's disease, has a telephone assessment on Monday, and we're both very anxious about it. Hopefully your video will help us get through it. Thank you.
Hi Tom,
Please make sure you prep! Print off the points and make some bullet point notes to help keep you on track.
And make sure they do NOT wear her down and get her to agree to something that is NOT her life
Good luck, if you can let me know how it goes
Charlie
Hi Charlie. Sue had her assessment yesterday. 2.5hrs of questions. She was exhausted afterwards. Kept asking a lot of repeat questions using different words. No idea how it went but we're ready to appeal if we have to.
Tom, send my love to Sue. Remember, whatever they give on the outcome its not personal.....so glad you are ready to appeal.
Hopefully before that happens I will get another guide done to make it easier for you
Speak soon
Charlie
Hi Charlie. Good news. Sue's been awarded enhanced rate for both elements. Also awarded for 10 years. Massive weight off our shoulders. Thanks for your help and keep up the good work.
Thank you Girl, I am 74 and been a soldier and civil paramedic for my working life. Everything was alright although my working life had been haunted by past experiences. Recently, the past 5 years has given me health problems. I feel sad that points on mobility and mental health problems seems to be the way to go. Thank you for your explanations. Hope to connect later
Hello there would you please l tell me where I can get the Pip Form from I'm 80 years old with a lot of issues
Too many people in the uk with illnesses and pain etc.
The bit about food is so relatable.
My strategy for cooking is......... Am I having a good day? if Yes, can whatever I want to eat go in the air fryer? If yes, well thank god for that. Put it in, stare at the buttons until my mental fog clears enough for me to remember how to set it. Go lay down and wait for the beeps.
If something won't go in the air fryer, get the oven started, shove the food in, then IMEDIATLY set an alarm on my phone. Go lay down and wait for the beeps.
If it needs frying, Can I fry it without oil in less than 5 minutes? Yes? Fine. perch on a chair and do that.
No? Well, looks like I'm not eating that then, because the risk of going over with a pan full of hot oil is not worth taking.
After cooking everything, wobble around the kitchen checking I've turned everything off. Go eat. bring plate back to kitchen, DOUBLE check I've turned everything off. Go take more pain killers and lay down until the pain caused by the act of cooking calms back down to tolerable levels again (Usually 2 to 4 hours).
Am I having a bad day? Looks like it's going to be another day where I'll be forcing myself to eat a packet of crisps so the tablets don't make me puke. :(
With limited mobility, balance issues, constant pain, and meds that make me mentally "Fuzzy", I've GOT to have plans and strategies for everything I do. If not, pizzas (And me) get burnt, my kitchen constantly smells of smoke, and I get depressed from feeling so useless.
Edit - Damn it. It's taken me over 24 hours to fully watch and take in this whole one hour forty eight minute video. The painkillers zone me right out, and I kept realising entire sections had passed by without a single word lodging in my head, or entirely falling asleep and having to scan through it again to find the last bit I remember (I'm 100% putting that down to Charlie's reassuringly calming voice rather than the content. 😁).
Great video Charlie. I have my assessment on Tuesday for depression and anxiety. I wished I’d seen this before I filled my form in. 👍
Let me know how it goes I’m going for that but no evidence. As I’ve only just gone doctors since 5 years . Phone call done today
@@thomascheek1179 will do, I’m suffering from so much anxiety thinking about it.. it was supposed to have been last Friday and they rang to change the date…… so a few more days of no sleep and anxiety through the roof
Do NOT worry. What is more important than your form is how you communicate how your chronic illness impacts your daily living.
Print off the points (they should be in the description) and make yourself some notes.
Then be realllly clear in your assessment. This is PERFECT timing for you.
If you get any questions, just let me know
Charlie
Thomas, the only evidence you need for this is diagnoses. A GP or Specialist does not sit with you whilst you wash or whilst your prep food.
Only YOU can explain that to PIP and that is key. 99% of the cases I have won, we did not submit ANY evidence at all.
I only really use that in Tribunals or if people have declined and need to increase their scores.
Take care
Charlie
P.S Yes! Please let us know how it goes
@@CharliesJourney got awarded low rate on both . Very happy. Without your videos I wouldn’t of applied properly as I struggle . Took over 2 months for me to fill the form out . As I struggle . The stress relief is great now it’s all over 😊
Hi Charlie, I've never known how to express my depression and anxiety but you got it perfectly. It brought tears to my eyes to hear you say it. I've been denied any help twice now from the dwp. I've had cbt but I still feel lost. I am lucky because I got a rescue dog, a little jack russell, 3yrs ago and she is the only reason I haven't done anything stupid. I couldn't leave her. Thank you so much for what you do regardless of your own situation. You're a wonderful lady and I wish you all the very best. Love to you and your mum bless her.
Hi I've just read your message and I am pretty much in the same boat. I suffer with panic attacks, anxiety and depression. I've tried CBT and medication but I'm still in the same situation. Do you know if it is possible to get PIP? Have you managed to?
@leewilson3386 sorry Lee I've just realised you must've seen Charlie Anderson or you wouldn't have seen my comment. Derr! All the best.
Life is more important than ur house,look after yourself as much as possible.thanks for your help.
My telephone assessment. which was an hourand half was so traumatic for me,I had to discuss my SH feelings and any past attempts which made me so emotional.MY assessment letter was awful and they lied and said because i gathered my emotions and coped with the call i was coping. That call set me back days and I told her things ive never shared with ANYONE.TOme it was so awful i am not going to fight it.
Lucy, PIP always put the wrong information on. It doesn't matter who the person is and I truly believe they do not understand the impact to us when they do this.
If you do the Mandatory Reconsideration, I promise you.....its no where near as bad as what you have been through. You have already done the hard bit.
You obviously need to do whats right for you. BUT please remember you are ENTITLED to this.
Sometimes I find it easier to not think about it for me. I am much better at fighting for other people than myself. If you had a close friend in your situation, what would you advise her to do?
Also, now you have found my guides......you know how to communicate it so PIP cannot grab the 'grey' areas or influence you.
I am pro-choice. So, whatever you decide I support you.
If you have any questions please let me know. You are NOT alone
Take care
Charlie
You must fight it because you deserve it. I am sorry you told her your personal stuff and she was not qualified to hear it or help you with it. I found therapy good for processing difficult feelings, my therapist always said to go to people who 'listen' to you and 'see' you, that's not a PIP person, they are incapable, therapists can be great. Don't let them win, fight and you win
This is so helpful!! Thanks!!
My son is 18 years old and has Becker’s Muscular Dystrophy and got 0 points on his first try for PIP.. 🙄
We’re going to appeal, this information will be so useful!!
Thanks again ❤
Good luck!!
Always secretly record assessments. I do all the time with anyone connected to the DWP. When the conversation is finished i always let them know its been recorded and should they wish to change any of the information they told me before saying good bye. 👍
LOL wow, I bet you well scare them....I have a new video coming soon....think you will love it
Just posted my pip forms yesterday wish I’d of found your channel before I did.
Was getting low rate but I’ve submitted a change things got worse. Listening you I could of explained them better because you’re right we adapt and it becomes our life as a norm also was to ashamed to say I keep a bucket for my accidents in cuboard downstairs I can’t make it look in time wow you have opened my eyes
I've been through hell getting pip and holding onto pip, currently on yet another review. It's a truly awful process that is totally dehumanising.
I have multiple myeloma, and when filling in my forms I could have used this helpful video back then , if yous are reading this this girl is fantastic at explaining the pip application, thanks again 👍🙏 very enjoyable video, take care stay well
Hi Charlie new subscriber 😊 could you tell me the name of the website that you showed for all the different aids please. Many thanks x
The problem is with PIP the application form is catered and worded towards people with a physical or mental disability. I have COPD and heart problems. I struggle to do a hell of a lot, but if I answered which I did every question honestly which I did all I got was the £99 a month, the lowest level and I only scraped through by one point to get that yet, I have a family member who is able to do more than me and to be honest is a bit of a lazy fibber and when he filled his PIP form in, he went to town and was awarded a higher pay than me that’s not the bit that pisses me off the bit that annoys me is the fact that he’s able to lie or exaggerate and the taxpayer including myself in this has to pay for him yet. There are people out there which fill the form in honestly, and do not get the help they need.
Omg thank you, I had face to face assessment coming up next week and it has caused my anxiety and depression to sky rocket. I just called them and got it changed to phone call instead. Still very nervous but there's no way I could attend face to face. I also watch your other videos which have really helped. Thank you
Thank you, your help is invaluable 🙏🏽 xx
You’re welcome 😊
This was so helpful, because I was diagnosed with cancer on my face, 2yrs ago, but my joints are so swollen am in constant pain guys
A friend of mine who has less wrong with him than me, whose impact on daily living and mobility is better than mine can get enhanced PIP and I cannot even get 1 point... the DWP are crazy with how they assess someone. The DWP said they checked my with GP, but when I asked the GP this, they said 'we've had no contact with the DWP, no one has requested anything', so they lie and the tribunal didn't even question this, stupid.
Richard, you need help with your claim (I am mixing up where people are with claims as I am talking to so many people. But I am good at remembering personal info).
I feel like we have chatted a bit on here and you are adamant you are entitled to PIP.
If you are not winning........I really hope this does not upset you......I am truly writing this as I want you to WIN. If you are not winning it is because of the way you are communicating it when dealing with PIP.
YES. The process sucks. Yes, they do not record the right information. But it is totally possible to win (providing you meet the points criteria).
If ever you do want a 'battle buddy' you can book me (when I get sponsors on the channel I will be doing all support for PIP for free - but I think thats about a year or so away from being able to happen).
Here is a link.
calendly.com/charlieisdisablednotdead
Richard I would also be honest with you if I believed you are not entitled to PIP. But, I am sure based on your comments and how many guides you have watched that you are.
I really hope you get it sorted. I am hoping to see a happy comment from you one day that you got it and life is better.
Take care of yourself and again sorry if this upset you in any way......I really appreciate you taking the time to watch the guides and to comment. Its lovely hearing from you
Charlie
P.S You get a kiss...... x.... I do not give those out lightly LOL
@@CharliesJourney, thank you very much, I appreciate your comments... I find your channel very helpful, fingers crossed it continues to soar.
I actually became lonely and my sister brought me a dog which was great for a few weeks but I couldn’t walk him and had to rehome him 😢 always think positive as we woke each day and never be afraid to ask for help or support, never suffer in silence ❤
I know one person who has every benefit you can think of including a Blue badge and car.
Walks miles every day and climbs mountains all over the UK.
This is taking the piss out of us tax payers in the UK
I think we all know people like that ,we are all going to get ill at some time but everyone just can't be giving free money all the time
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lol are you trying to say some people are faking it!!!!
@chrisswaby9873 I'm not trying to say I'm saying it as it's true. I have a family member who has milked it for years. Getting on for 60 and never done a day's work 👹
Today I have my telephone appointment for the 2 nd time.
I was refused the first time I applied. I’m so much worse with my condition now, so hopefully your efforts to help me, will result in a successful claim, this time.
I’ll let you know.
Thank You, Charlie.
Can I just say it's not about win, it's about been able to live some sore of normal life. And been accessed fairly.
Yes, you are 100% right. I totally agree.
Hi Charlie,
I would just like to say a very big thank you as I was awarded pip today and this was totally down to you and your videos on U-tube. You’re an amazing lady helping those navigate through the process. I very very grateful- take care & best wishes Samuel
I would advise people to use the word safety. It is not safe for you to do something, say so. That means somebody has to do it for you. I told PIP I couldn't prepare a meal because I couldn't carry a hot pan of water because it was unsafe. I need assistance to get out of the bath because it is not safe for me because I could fall. They can't argue about is something is unsafe for you to do.
Michael you are 100% right, this is always something I say.....thank you so much for clarifying it! I will make sure the next guides I record (I have months done already, so it will be about July). Are much clearer, thank you so much
Last year I did POP for my son's girlfriend and failed so after watching your tutorials I really applied and followed your instructions sent no documentation and made,sure what I wrote was clear I didn't write too much and knew the point system as she had a,inoperable foot problem and autism they have lived on the bread line had to go to good banks well after a phone assessment today got the news that she won her pip claim and this money so well deserved thank you for all you do Charlie I'm now going to claim for another relative
PIP
PLEASE DONT USE AFRICA AS AN EXAMPLE OF PEOPLE NOT WASHING, africa is a big Contenant with many cities. not all of AFRICA is suffering in fact they are flourishing without colonial influence. apart from that i think you are great, we need more people like you. applause to you Charlie.🥰
I did my sons PIP. He scored points in all sections scoring 57 in total. He got 10 years with a soft review He also scored maximum points in mobility
Parasites
I am so glad there are people like you who offering help I have copd and get enhanced on care and mobility nebuliser etc well done ❤❤❤
Dole dossing 😂😂😂 sad
Let's hope you don't get hurt or become ill ..plus you do know you can still work & get pip .. 😂😮
Many people work and receive PIP, I hope you get to feel the pain I am in 24/7 one day . Maybe you will gain some empathy then ‼️
Thank you Charlie for this information. I had a heart attack in July 2023 and the paramedics did not diagnose the ECG correctly but still took their time and took me to hospital. When arriving at A&E the doctor immediately asked them why I’m here as I was clearly having a MI and should have been blue lighted to the heart hospital. The delay was over 5 hours before having a Stent fitted. I now have reduced ejection fraction which has changed my life due to fatigue, breathlessness, dizziness and fainting. Thank God I have an amazing wife as I don’t go shopping for any reason as walking too far is difficult and she cooks daily. I work from home now mostly in IT for a Bank. I don’t know if I will qualify for PIP. Having Spondylitis is also difficult to live with and waiting for an operation delayed for to the heart attack medication. I have raised a case with the NHs redress committee who have admitted mistakes, now need to wait for an independent cardiologist assessment. Having help with PIP would be so helpful. ❤
Sounds alot like vaccine injury to me..
Hi would just like to say I watched this video and a few others and you helped me win my pip tribunal so keep up the good work as you are making a difference hunni xx
Hey there you sweet lady you’re absolutely right, I and everyone else out there don’t care about anything but you and your health and are extremely grateful for the help and support information that you’re providing us with, I’ve got quite a few health issues but my worst ones are severe epilepsy and bad mental health issues in which I have trouble leaving my home and looking after myself plus speaking to people who aren’t there but I can see them and hear them like they are real, but I believe you and you’re like a needle in a haystack because of all the fraudsters out there like you said, again thank you so much for all you’re help that you’re vidios are giving me and others out there you’re a superstar and very kind special soul ❤❤❤ Angela
Thank you so much for making this brilliant video.
It's shocking that the assessors as fully aware of these criteria and are basically looking out for you to say the right words In the right order and most people are going into these very stressful assessments and phone calls competely unprepared.
At the very minimum they should end you this points list in the letter telling you you have this appointment.
Excellent advice, filled out my PIP claim form after watching your video, taking on board your advice. The system is so unfair we all benefit from personal experiences like yours. Thank you for this, I feel a lot better about claiming and filling in the form for PIP. Thank you again.
Charli is a savour thanks to her channel I now have a free mobility car and sky full package. Best to claim mental health less chance on getting caught out.
Thank you. I’m helping my brother who’s recently suffered a stroke. 🙏🏽
Brilliant, please please print off the POINTS and keep sticking to them when doing the claim.......its all about the points and how we communicate it.
Please say hello to your brother for me!
What a wonderful person you are, thank you so much, I have my 3rd assessment tomorrow, I have Crohn's, I'm hoping for a good outcome this time, this has helped enormously ❤
I think I love you 😍 😅.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with me and many others who feel overwhelmed and intimidated by the, very often, harsh voice at the end of a phone line that causes distress, anxiety, pain, depression, and fear of being denied the money they need to survive.❤
Also thanks for making the time and effort to help people when your suffering too ! Should be very proud of yourself
Hi, I just want to say a massive thank you to you Charlie for what you do, it’s lovely to listen to someone who understand and coming across your channel was a godsend. I have my PIP phone call assessment tomorrow, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t worried. I suffer from fibromyalgia, Costochondritis, anxiety, IBS and recently pneumonia ☹️ I have taken notes and I’m hoping all will go well tomorrow, but I’m expecting to have to appeal, better to think that way than be disappointed. Michelle x
Good luck! X
@@CharliesJourney Thank you! They called and rescheduled as the assessor was off ill, in a way I’m pleased really as I wasn’t feeling too good myself, but now I have another month to wait for my appointment ☹️ x
I loved it when you said you said you were crap at distances, I am the same. A really useful video thank you. It will be very useful for my assessment review set for tomorrow. Living with long-covid isnt great, but your video about PIP is really good for me for tomorrow.