PIP Assessment Decision - Why I'm Appealing And Making A Complaint
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- Опубликовано: 16 сен 2022
- I've recently applied for PIP - Personal Independence Payment and had a face-to-face assessment. This week, I received the PIP decision letter, along with the assessor's written notes which I requested. People have warned me to expect to not be awarded correctly or to be turned down and need to appeal, but what I was not prepared for, was the contents of the assessor's report. I will be appealing and making an official complaint. Watch this space!
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I've been told how lucky I am to receive pip. I'm not lucky I'm ill
I hate that! It shouldnt be 'luck' should it? The benefit it there to support those of us who are disabled and chronically sick, its designed for that purpose, it shouldnt be a right, it shouldnt be something you have to prove yourself worthy of, and we certainly are not lucky! Much love to you my friend
Genuine people can’t get it
You are lucky the the lying Pip assessors had a day off, when you applied.
@@John-dl1obI
When you had your face to face assessment did you receive your decision letter from PIP
Haven’t watched yet, but don’t be discouraged! My first ever PIP assessment I got 0 points for anything, 0 at mandatory reconsideration, and then 20 points at tribunal. 80% of tribunals are successful - PIP are notorious for denying people benefits for no reason. They take mine away at every reassessment and I always have to go to tribunal to get it back. Hope it all goes well. ❤️
That's absolutely ridiculous! I'm so sorry that happens to you. This must fall under discrimination law?! I am in utter disgust that this is happening to so many people and nothing is being done about it. Yes people need to be screened but there is a difference between screening and criminalising disabled people by sending them to court tomprobe their disability. I will update soon!
Please
Did they pay you since your first day of application or since they have received you application?
This is what nobody talk about?
@@vanousisi8112 if you are already recieving PIP you will continue to recieve it until they make their decision
If it's your first claim, you will not get any payment until they make their decision. If you get an award it will then be backdated to the start of your claim
Hope that helps!
How do I appeal??. Do I need to write a letter??.. such a hassle.. like my mental health hasn't gone through enough just with the assessment.. grr. X
@@Jojoyazin you do a mandatory reconsideration first. The details will be on the letter stating your award after assessment. If after the mandatory reconsideration you’re still not happy with the outcome, details on how to appeal will also be on the letter.
Please don't worry, this is sadly a normal occurance for people with invisible disabilities that vary day to day, such as M.E, Fibromyalgia and other similar conditions. I read somewhere that 70% of people who apply for PIP are denied first time, and that 90% of appeals ARE successful. So just hold tight and appeal it, I'm sure you'll get it! I'm currently applying for PIP myself and have been finding it so stressful I've been having panic attacks almost daily just from feeling so triggered by trying to complete the questions, its crazy 😂😢. Wishing you all the best and anyone else who's applying for PIP! We got this xx
Bless your heart. I hear you. I had to ask for 2 extensions for the form as l just kept crashing from trying to complete it. Here we are trying to stay on an even keel with our health and the benefits trying to help us are making us worse!
The people assessing need to be properly trained or at least understand the conditions they are assessing. Mine was a physiotherapist! How can he assess properly for mental health and a neurological condition!?!
And with invisible illness, that's the key word isn't it? His argument hinges on the fact that I didn't look tired or anxious! Ffs!
I am so exhausted fr all this, I just want it over! But I'm not giving in, I've started the MR. If that fails I'll be appealing and there will be a massive letter of complaint!
Good luck to you, keep on at it, we will both get what we need and deserve 💜
@@FinnTheInfinncible Thanks for sharing your experience, it makes me feel so much less stressed about mine! I agree, the people assessing are not adequately trained to understand or even show compassion for people with conditions like ours (I have M.E and fibromyalgia). It sucks when you're this ill having to go through such a dehumanising process just to get the benefits we need and are entitled to... Do they have any idea what it's like to not be able to work fulltime and yet have loads of extra medical costs to somehow pay for??
The PIP assessor lied on my form too, the first time i applied, nearly 10yrs ago. I felt so defeated and anxious about it that I just could t face appealing, and instead put off reapplying for 10yrs, hoping my illness would go away, until now, after multiple bouts of therapy, I finally accept my identity as a disabled person and feel strong enough to apply for it again. Best of luck to you too! Thanks so much for all your videos btw, I've been finding them so incredibly helpful! X
Sorry for the essay lol, no worries if you're too tired to reply, i totally understand! Feel free to conserve your energy for something more useful for u right now, and just know that I am so grateful for your content! 😊
Sad thing is the situation is almost identical in Canada. Often it feels like the system is designed to gaslight disabled people.
@@FinnTheInfinncible Finn 2020 I was left from February till October with no pip.i am disabled in a wheelchair, these descionmakers need a doctor's background,I believe they don't
They rely on people being too exhausted by the whole process to appeal against the inaccuracies, and in your case complete lies and discrimination. I’m glad to see that your determination has returned. Sending love and strength xx
Thanks lovely and thanks for being so kind and listening to me. It knocked me for 6 but I don't stay down and I don't stay quiet and he will not get away with this!
@Natasha Mason it's sickening isn't it? They just hope you won't know to, or won't have the strength to stand up to them.
That’s why I was petty and when writing my supporting evidence letter at review/mandatory reconsideration. I put all the stuff they ignored the first time around in bold and underlined it, then included the descriptor they go off of that says I should get the points. Took 7 years and being homeless for some of it but went from 0 points to enhanced both components
This absolutely infuriates me. That person has no business being in the position they're in with that sort of power, if they're going to be this horrible. I'm trans too and I cringed with you, I kinda know what this kind of situation feels like. I'm in the position at the moment where I'm waiting on disability help and if anyone comes at me like this, I'm not going to take it. It really sucks that this happened to you and sending you all the best wishes that the appeal will go though and you get the help you deserve!
AT the Newcastle upon Tyne St James Gate PIP assessment office they have a whiteboard in the canteen set out as a league table depicting the leading assessor for DECLINING claims. Some of the worst assessors who often lead the board are those who themselves have a disability their attitude is "If I can work, so can they" According to one assessor there, "We ARE encouraged to decline as many applications as possible EVEN those we can clearly see SHOULD get the award". "This is to see how many bother to pursue their claim further". "What GALLS me the most is that if you state you have a drink and or drug dependency you GET the FULL maximum award AUTOMATICALLY plus a SPECIAL payment to assist them with seeking treatment BUT there is NO follow up to see if this SPECIAL payment is in fact used for the purpose it is issued for" The comments ARE real actual quotes by an assessor
I’ve read through many of these comments and completely sympathise with their bad experiences. However these kind of comments are completely untrue. The DWP have a high expectation of our company in terms of completing accurate evidence based reports. I have worked in several PIP offices and there is no such thing and most offices looks exactly the same in layout. Why would have a leaderboard of declining claims? What would the purpose of that be seriously? We’re all healthcare professionals at the end of the day and try to do things in the best interests of the claimants, I personally used to be a nurse and would like to think I am a caring person, so why would we be happy at causing disappointment and misery by declining claims?
I understand people are upset by decisions they were not wanting and they have absolutely every right to appeal. But demonising healthcare professionals that do the role will not achieve anything when all we’re doing is trying out best. To end this comment with a real life example of how our company really is, I’ve actually been disciplined for under scoring someone and declining them PIP. That’s right . Under scoring. Not over scoring.
That was because at the time of my lack of experience, not because I did it on my purpose. So please do not think all assessors are evil and in a competition to decline people pip for either component. The company rewards employees only for good grades for reports when audited, which are graded based on the evidence only. Not opinion. If the overall evidence doesn’t support your claim , as much as I’d like to award you points, I can’t, as I wouldn’t be doing my job. If people think the rules are unfair, the DWP set the guidelines , and without getting political is governed by the tories. So maybe consider that at the next election 😅 anyway rant over
Disgusting is certainly a word that fits! That person should not be in a position of assessing anyone, let alone vulnerable people. Wishing you much better in the future, an eventual win with the disability claim, and strength for the complaint process.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I will be making my complaint against PIP, even though it is a year later. My mental health got worse after my interview and was so weak to make the complaint. I am now stronger and I am doing this because of the lies they put in the assessment. You are one amazing person xxx
Bless your heart. I am so glad you are putting in the complaint now. Unfortunately so many are made worse by this process and then do not appeal. I realise I am lucky, I have support, without my partner, I might have just given up the PIP fight, because its broken me, my health has gone backwards because of this. It angers me that so many people do not have the support, are made ill, and then do not appeal and are less ill and without the money they deserve. Im wishing you all the luck in the world and I would love to hear how you get on!
I'm so sorry this happened to you, Finn and I'm so so glad that Chris has been there with you and also that you're filing the complaint. I wish all people would practice more compassion and love and just act like people instead of effing morons 😔
I am so sorry this has happened, these assessments are inhumane and dehumanising. I hope you win your appeal and they uphold your complaint, sending positive vibes your way.
You are a strong man and you deserve to be treated better.
As far as benefits go, in the US it can take up to 3 appeals to get approved for our system if you can get them. It’s extremely difficult to actually get benefits here. It took me almost 2 years and 4 months to get approval. Don’t let them get away with how you were treated. Keep fighting for it.
After being diagnosed with High Functioning Autism recently I applied for PIP and had a face to face meeting just last week, I am just waiting for the decision over the next few weeks. I won't expect anything but I'll just see what the outcome is...
It's hard, exausting and disheartening but don't give up. That's so bad!!! I'm so sorry you had to go through that 😥 Send you both love and support 💜
Thank you so much, all these lovely comments are helping me to not give up!
It's been a long time since I've commented on your videos (I have been dealing with my husband's various serious health problems), but just need to let you know that I understand how betrayed you feel by this "professional". I do hope you get the services and benefits you need; I know you often have to be relentlessly persistent which is so difficult when you feel like crap. You are a lovely man and it pains me to think of anyone treating you with anything but courtesy and kindness. Hugs my dear!
How lovely to hear from you. Sorry to hear about your hubby 💜. Nobody should ever have to go through this or fight this hard just to get the support they need
What an absolute ass. You deserve better, Finn. Hang in there. Good on you for fighting this.
Thank you so much! I've now sent off the first part of the appeal. Complaint form next, update coming soon, thanks for keeping me going!
I'll definitely be paying attention to how this plays out. I wish you much strength and good fortune through the process!
I’m so sorry this happened to you. I’m in the U.S., and my wife is totally disabled from a rare birth defect caused by her father’s exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. She worked as an ICU RN for 25 years before it got to be too much for her. When she applied for disability, she was turned down twice, and then had to go before an Administrative Law Judge to decide her case. After a 30-day decision period, he awarded her disability benefits to her. It took exactly 3 years from first application to final decision. Here, if your case is decided in your favor, you get retroactive benefits to the date of 1st application. In her case, it came to over $50,000 in back benefits. Then, the Social Security Administration did not pay that out for over 6 months. They only did after that point because we contacted our U.S. Senator, and his office inquired about it. It was deposited 2 days later. It’s appalling that it takes so long for people to get the benefits they have earned. Give them hell, and I know you won’t back down. The person who wrote the report on you should be fired, full stop. Take care, and know that we all are sending you and Chris so much love and support!
Much respect for fighting for your wife and standing up to such crap.
@@charliestrickland6194 Thank you!
That's awful, I'm so sorry you had to go through all that , as if you both hadn't been through enough. That's the thing isn't it? If we already have clearl evidence, then why the third degree? And more to the point, why aim to discredit and deny people what they need? Oh I'm so mad! Thank you for sharing with me, it does inspire me to keep on going, thank you 💜
Oh, I can't even tell you how angry this made me!!! Had a similar experience with a hematologist I was seeing. The report was horrific! Misspelled words, inaccurate medical history, PLUS line after line of misgendering!!! (Is that a word?) How do you say Mr. So and so..she???? Even a year later I still get sick to my stomach thinking of it. I totally feel where you are. And, yes please appeal and complain. Typos are one thing but blatant lies and disrespect are grounds for dismissal!!! Love you, my friend. I'm cheering you on from across the pond!
Thank you! I'm sorry this happened to you to! Purposeful or accidental it still causes untold harm and distress and the people that dontjis need to be approached and corrected and trained , and if it is bias and purposeful, sacked!
I’ve waited over a month. I became so paranoid I didn’t leave my house because they refused me. Saying I “can cope with society” now I’m wondering if I’m too late to appeal :(
You are the best my brother please stay strong I got my strongest from you .. I still not fully on T but watching you keep my hope that one day I will Live my life.. regardless that I am now in a really bad position even my family won’t accept it but seeing you is what I need for hoping 🖤
I’m waiting for my decision at the moment so I’m glad I found this video thanks for sharing your experience but hey I have been browsing through your channel and I think you and your partner are great ❤I’m deffo subscribing today I hope it’s all sorted now take care mate
Yay! Thanks for subscribing, welcome to the FinnFam! All the best with your PIP I really hope they don't mess you about but if they do please appeal as it's unfortunately common and the majority of cases are won at appeal.
I've submitted the first stage of my appeal, which is the mandatory reconsideration, asking them to change their decision. If they decline, then I will be appealing and taking them to tribunal.
I shall be updating here as soon as l hear anything.
All the best my friend!
I hear you! I’m deeply hurt and broken after PIP had lied, and the person who wrote mine wasn’t even there,
What?! How is that even possible? I am so sorry, I hope you are apealing?
I’ve been subscribed to you forever when you were first finishing surgery, soo good to see you, I was told to always go in on your “worst day”
Well hello! So much has heppened since then, how are you? And yes, they only see a snapshot, though they had a detailed form, and my detailed answers, but he didn't write down half of what I said, or write it accurately, and apparently l didn't look tired or anxiou 🙄 . There's no choice when to go, you just get given a date. The whole set up is wrong. They should have two people assessing, one to write one to interview as he hardly looked at me the whole time so how on earth he could say I didn't need prompting, didn't struggle.....he wasn't looking !
@@FinnTheInfinncible I know exactly how you feel, I got no points cos I could do everything myself yet I was in 24 hr supported living for my mental health 😅I cried when I get my “decision” back it’s honestly the most dehumanising experience ever and I’m good thanks, what I meant by worst day was is I was advised to go in like it was my worst day I probably should of specified that x
@@hannahbelfon8342 utterly ridiculous isn't it! I was a wreck when l read the fiction he wrote! And yes, they say with your bad day to talk about your worst day but then that doesn't take into account the fluctuating nature of the condition, and on my worst day I'm passed out in bed and wouldn't make it today appointment so if I turned up and said that, they'd not believe me, so the advice I had was to talk about how it varies but use percentages. Their guidelines is if you can't do the descriptor for 50% of the time then you are said to not be able to do the task. So for example, for at least 60% of the time l can't cook a meal,.therefore I get max points on that descriptor...
..or I should do.....if I had an assessor that listened....
@@FinnTheInfinncible I think it’s an absolute joke just how hard it is to claim disability benefits while being disabled 🥴it makes me brain absolutely boggle like most people don’t wanna be on benefits it’s just a pure fact that we don’t have a choice yet they (the benefits system) make it seem like we’re all living out best lives and can’t be bothered to work 🙃sorry rant over 😂😂
I'm so sad to hear that this happened to you, that it would happen to anyone... My thoughts also go out to anyone who, having spent so many spoons applying, after a refusal feels so crushed doesn't have the energy to fight for their rights...
Thank you. That's the problem isn't it, that the most vulnerable of people without the means to fight it are being affected. I'm lucky to have a partner to help and knowledge of where to turn, so many don't. I'm going to stand up, for myself and for others
Hello Finn, thanks for sharing this video. I totally get you my friend. I think what has been done to you is beyond the proverbial sick pail. Irrespective of gender or gender assignment we are all human beings with feelings, but I for one am really proud of you for making a stand by telling your truth. I had a really horrible time of trying to gain the help I need. I broke my spine nearly 7 years ago through having osteoporosis, I also have osteo arthritis too. And back in 2010 I was diagnosed with incurable autoimmune blood disorders named megaloblastic pernicious anaemia, and also type 2 diabetes. All of which you will understand is quite horrendous, but after numerous appeals I was awarded PIP. So keep the faith and I sincerely hope and pray that things get as good as they can be for you. Love and light, Paul. 😇
Hi Paul thanks for your kind comment. These people. I do not know how they sleep at night. I'm glad you fought and won, gives me inspiration and hope!
@@FinnTheInfinncible HI Finn, I'm sure that you will win your appeal my friend. I usually helps when you have all the medical records of your health conditions as evidence for your tribunal. All these can be provided by your doctor and specialists. Like I was saying earlier I had a tough time during the whole painful process, being made to feel that I was a liar for the most part. My good lady supported me all the way, and urged me to keep fighting my case. I just don't know what I would do without her, she's my rock. So keep your chin up my friend. You will get there. Love and light. Paul. 😇
Not sure I can watch this due to my past experiences with PIP, but I wanted to comment and say thank you for posting and letting people know what it’s like. 💖
Bless you. I almost didnt post this, there is so much stigma about benefits, but that's what made me decide to put it up and I'm glad I did!
@@FinnTheInfinncible yes definitely need to break down the stigma! 💖
@@ArtieCarden there's so bloody much of it! It's like this ME, why couldn't I have got any other condition, haven't l dealt with enough stigma for being trans! And here comes another video..... 🤣
I got 0 points at my assessment, even though i have multiple ailments. I requested my report and i was mad. The woman was a Paramedic who performed my assessment. Quite a few lies on it. At the end she did state that my condition will only get worst and would recommend a light Touch review in future. Got no where with the mandatory reconsideration. I think my downfall was the fact that i filled in the form myself. Now, due to my diagnosed depression which was diagnosed at 18, I'm now 59, i just couldn't deal with the thought of appealing. You have a month to appeal. By the way i was on DLA, indefinitely for years with hardly any reviews. Quite a few months passed and i thought i can't go on like this, i lost my DLA, which was a big help, as im a Celiac and Gluten free food is very expensive. I also lost money from my Esa, because i was not getting DLA anymore. So i rang my local independent advice service who helped me put in a late appeal. DWP excepted it. ( was do's that tell you ) My advisor was great. My evidence was submitted to tribunal. I had Xray results confirming arthritis in my neck ( Cervical Radicalopathy it's called ), Xray results confirming Bilateral arthritis in sacroiliac joints, endoscopy results confirming Celiac disease, Mri results confirming Tinnitus in both ears, underactive thyroid, and diagnosed depression and anxiety. I waited 12 months for appeal. A representative from the Law Centre represented with me. I cried all throughout the appeal as i have anxiety, the panel was lovely even the Judge, they could see i had problems on the day. My neck was bad which can effect my arms, I couldn't even pull the chair out as my left arm was weak the representative had to do it. I waited 20 minutes for my outcome and i won. On my award letter it stated that i have multiple health issues and substantially limited. I got standard daily and Mobility. My award was for 4 years and I received £7000 in back pay. No DWP REP attended the tribunal. I have just filled in my award review which thank God is a much shorter form then the actual claim form. It was sent in July. One year before my award ends which was extended to May 2023 due to covid backlog. I'm still waiting for my decision. I will not hesitate to appeal again if it do's not go in my favour. A lot of people on these benefit forums are getting 0 points, then getting the points they should of got at appeal. I think this is the norm. They think people will be to stressed to take it to appeal. If you believe that your entitled to PIP, go for it. Good 🤞 luck.
I would like to start out by saying I am not transgender, so I can’t say I understand completely how you feel. However, that is so disgusting that a professional would do that! 😮. Regardless of belief systems, if you’re in a position of power you should be remaining professional and leave your beliefs at the door!
On the benefits note, I have been fighting with the system for around 15 years. I suffer from fibromyalgia amongst other things and I’ve been awarded and denied repeatedly over the years. The condition I have is getting worse and I imagine I will remain fighting the system for years to come. I have recently been awarded both pip and universal credit with limited capability and work related activities.
All I can say is even though this process affects both physical and mental health, please stay strong and keep fighting! ❤❤❤
Am applying for pip am not diagnose but am been off work since December they think I got pots or Fibro and Chronic fatigue fatigue they are waiting for the pots assessment before they says confirm it it’s fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue i’m dreading when I get to the assessment for PIP last time I applied it was for my epilepsy And learning difficulties and autism they turn me down because I could use a microwave safely so am dreading the appointment
What a daft excuse! Using a microwave doesn't then mean you are fine to do everything else. Do reach out to an agency for help with the form, there are lots of forums, groups and charities which help. Good luck with your diagnosis journey
Finn that’s awful! I really hope the assessor gets disciplined over it.
Thanks my friend, I'm sending letters of complaint to multiple places!
No they won't get disaplined nobody cares ..espesially about the people they turn down and people commit suicide Dwp don't accept responsibility for any upset they cause I've been lied about repeatedly also along with thousands of other people its disgusting these work capability assessments should be abolished all together cause millions are wrongly refused ESA and or PIP
I am so very sorry this happened to you, Finn. It's truly heartbreaking. I am a new subscriber and am in the U.S. I'm in the baby stage of my transition (ftm), and my first appointment with my doctor to discuss my transition is coming up this Friday. As I am a bit older, I want to tell you how much I appreciate your videos and all the into and love you put in to them. I sincerely hope all will work out for you with your benefits. I look forward to catching up with your older videos and being with you as you continue your journey. Much love to you and to Chris. You are so blessed to have someone who obviously loves you very much. ❤❤
Kevin, good luck on Friday!
@@charliestrickland6194 Thanks so much, Charlie!
As someone who believes transition is a viable and sometimes necessary solution, but also, there is a cult like insanity going on. Are you sure you are making the right decision? Obviously you are an adult. Would you rather you just feel comfortable in your own body and biological sex. Good luck.
@@charliestrickland6194 Hey Charlie, although we don't know each other, you were so kind to wish me good luck for my Dr. appt today. I just wanted to tell you that it went.........SO FREAKING GREAT! I start Testosterone on Monday! Happy Dance!
@@kevincollins53 Thanks for letting me know! I love to get the happy updates. Congratulations to you!!
Ugh...this is really unfortunate. Along with everything that you are going through this is incredibly triggering. Im sorry this happened to you and Chris. I hope you appeal it and remain the strong person we all look up to. This has happened to me so much that I am severely isolated from people for so long. Im trying to do better with dealing with it because you try I am trying.
Oh Finn, this has been so horrific and I'm so so sorry. Hubby and I have just watched this together (as you know he had Thoughts.) He has even More Thoughts now and both of us are so angry on your behalf. Love and solidarity as always xxx
Thank you both so much, your anger on my behalf has given me fire in my belly to keep on fighting, so thank you! 😊
Yeah, it's pretty bad here in the states too. It can take up to 3 appeals to finally be awarded disability benefits and even then some people have to go to court to actually receive the benefits they've paid into their whole working life. And things are different if you're born disabled or become disabled later in life. I was born disabled so my parents had to deal with Social Security's nonsense. I'm more familiar with the things my dad went through to get his disability benefits. He had so many assesments and meetings with his caseworker, it was insane. I can't remember exactly, but I think it took the 3 appeals to get his benefits. The man has a laundry list of impairments, the most impactful is his dementia caused by a traumatic brain injury. There really needs to be an overhaul of how the system works. Right now it just feels like they want to discourage people so they stop wanting to try. My dad struggles with depression caused by his bipolar disorder and he was already having an extremely hard time coping with his new life, and having to fight for his benefits didn't help things at all.
Ugh, the misgendering is so aggravating. I had a hell of a time getting my insurance card to actually say male on it. Social Security had no problem changing my name on my Social Security card and my Medicare card, but it took me 3 different times going and talking to then before my Medicare card finally showed the right gender.
Hugs! I hope they get there heads out of their butts without too much more of a fight.
Omg I’m so angry for you. I’m so sorry you’ve had to go through this. I applied for pip and also got turned down. :(
Thanks you. I hope you appealed?
Can I apply if I have hip dysplasia? Sometimes I can't walk or cook because I'm in pain.
Yes, if any physical or mental health condition affects your ability to look after your daily needs or mobility then you can apply
Being rejected is part of the PIP process unfortunately.
I know, and its really not on is it!
I feel this SO MUCH. You have probably gotten this type comment already, but I live in the US, and I applied for Social Security Disability here which sounds like a very similar system to what you deal with on your side of the world as it were . I applied in early March of 2020 right before the pandemic really started to speed up here... and only a FEW DAYS AGO they returned my appeal on my 4th denial and at some point I will be going back to court. In my assessment with the appointed therapist/social worker or whatever (he didn't wear a mask and kept insinuating that I remove mine in the height of the COVID pandemic) wouldn't let me talk about any of my disorders other than depression (which I don't have depression, I have persistent depressive disorder which is a different kind of beast) and when I read my assessment I was exclusively misgendered and deadnamed. He also lied about nearly everything I said, omitted 75% which was all relevant to the claim. In the US they always suggest getting an attorney, and I did, but even still I am fighting it to this day and I have a feeling the appeal court date won't be until either the very end of this year if not later next year. Sounds like regardless of where you are getting services is a pain in the ass. At least we aren't alone in the struggle, even in a way different time zone!
My gp said it all yesterday, your not depressed you're just frustrated!
@@ceahorse56 uuuugh, I feel that. Bullshit is universal it seems.
Finn, I'm so sorry someone did this. You are a remarkable person and don't deserve this. One of my best friends has gone through something similar in the US with disability. I agree the person who evaluated you should be removed from this position. I'm sending you hugs.
Oh Finn, I am so so sorry that you had to go through all this. There really does seem to be a prejudice against people who genuinely do need the assistance of benefits. I had a similar situation happen when I lost my job due to the pandemic and had to apply for benefits. I had an 8 month old and no income and they really do make you feel like the absolute worst thing. Less than human. And when you're in a situation where you're already so vulnerable and lost, for someone in a "position of power" to abuse that is purely disgusting.
It is NO part of that assessors job to have an opinion on your gender. I really do think that to colour and taint the help you are ENTITLED to with his own personal prejudices should be something that he should lose his job over. At this point, it is beyond inexcusable. But, i'm glad you have the lovely Furr Furr beside you to help fight this. Not everyone is a waste of human skin like the person you had. Hopefully, whoever you appeal to will be, at the very least, a generally decent human being.
Try to keep your chin up, you lovely man. We're all right behind you. Lots and lots of love to you.
Thank you for your incredibly lovely comment. It's exactly this, we already feel awful and then to ask for help and be made to feel like we are liars and scammers and lazy, criminalise us by sending us to court to appeal, it's just awful!
It only changes if we keep applying and complaining doesn't it!
@@FinnTheInfinncible Unfortunately yes, it does. But it makes me sad that we have to fight so hard just for the fundamental right to be able to afford to survive.
@@Gnarly_Pigeon I hear you. It's absolutely not right 💜💜💜💜
Thank you for sharing your video and what you're going through and still are with pip ,
I recently had my assessment a few days ago on video call was so personal and intense and the questions they ask you really really personal just makes you feel so low
So I had no idea how I did until the 8 weeks has gone past for the verdict decision letter.. I am nervous as hell still , but thank you for sharing your and everything you went through and still are
Sending lots of love and positive prayer 🙏🌹
Hello my friend. I'm sorry you are going through this process too. It needs to change to make it more bareable for folks. Of course it's going to be hard going through how difficult life is, but they could be kinder and take that into consideration in the way they treat us. It's such a hellish process. I hope you've been practicing lots of self care for yourself 💜💜
They can take a while to reply, l do hope it's good news straight away for you but if it isn't please do fight because it's your right to get the support you need and deserve!
I shall be updating as soon as I hear about mine 💜
@@FinnTheInfinncibleThankyou so much for your reply Fin,
I do hope you get to hear about your verdict as soon as possible and fingers crossed I also listened and read what you said about getting a report back to see what the assessor wrote down but sadly it took so long on the phone I waited 50 minutes in the queue then put the phone and tried again after but sadly the same thing happened 🤦🧖 oh my goodness why does it take so long for them to answer the bloody phone , they really do need to change their systems..make sure you and your lovely partner have great afternoon... finally the sun is out 😲😁🌄🥰
I have taken your advice and rang the dwp the day after my initial assessment to ask for a copy of the examiners report to be posted to me. DWP said they would send this within one week but I have been told the wait for the decision letter could be 7 weeks. If I get the report and disagree hugely with it should I wait until I get the decision letter before complaining?
Hi my friend, do yu mean you want to complain about the way you were assessed, or the amount of points you were given? If you want to complain about the way you were assessed, you can do that a any tme. If you disagree with the points you were awarded, you can submit a mandatory reconsderation notice, but it is best to wait until you get the decision letter to do this, then you know what you are arguing against and you can build up a case accordingly. Having a copy of the assessors report helps as it will give you extra things to argue against. I hope this helps! Good luck
Good afternoon, this is the first time I have come across your video. I have a pip assessment coming up in may. I'm soo stressed . I am recovering from a broken leg injury. I have cellulitis plus bi polar and other health conditions. I really don't know what to do if I get turned down. I'm sorry to hear of your awful incident with these people. Take care and I wish you all the best. 🙏
Me I am deaf in both ears.
I have been waiting for my first accessment for PIP since July 2021 and have been told to wait .
They have been telling me that they are going to call me to offer an appointment.
My last call from them was in August 2022.
There is nothing i can do but to wait.
I have been feeling worried ,sad and helpless because
I haven't understood how can a pandemic make it so difficult?
To me ,it has nothing to do with it.
Just set a date and that is all but no .
I know some people after 3 months they got awarded while me I have been waiting for 1 year and 2 months .
That seems like a long time.... i had mine come through within three weeks x
I got declined and scored 0 yet so much of the stuff I should get scored more I’m disgusted and angry. No wonder we top ourselves with mental health
Finn! Thank you for sharing this & Im just so angry that you had to go through this!! I can’t even explain or find the words atm. It’s so hard to be in a room with someone where they have the power & for them to use that power in such a way. Even if it happens a lot less now than before for me too, there’s always that feeling in the back of my mind about “what if someone misgenders me?” Sending you a lot of love! ❤️✨
Thank you for your anger on my behalf! It's exactly how you say, the power dynamic and the impact on vulnerability. It left me feeling so awful and resulted in a nasty 4 week crash and flare up in symptoms. At this stage in my transition, looking how I do, and interacting with someone who is supposed to be a professional, being misgendered was the last thing I expected!
Hi there. I was I'm a car accident when I was 4 and it was a serious accident. Ended up dieing twice. I can still remember it the car hitting me. Its been affecting our me my whole life. I always thought I was weird. I've applied for it 4 times and it keeps coming back saying I've got 0 points so it's made me lose interest in it. Never had a girlfriend and am 28 now. Am thinking about sueing because I know I've been entitled to it. There's alot more to it but it's made made me get cheeky with my mum and dad saying" you should've got me it after the accident happened" cause a would be rich right now. Can't get along with people so can't hold down a job or relationship. My attention span ain't so good either. What can I do?
Hello Finn, I'm really sorry that you had such a bad experience, especially with the gender thing I mean what the heck. It's just disrespectful and the whole process seems to be horrible. I hope you don't mind if I just share my experiences, might end up a bit of a waffle! I'm 20 and I'm autistic, and I've been on the waiting list for therapy/help with coping with autism for over a year now, so I'm sort of in 'no man's land' as my GP said. I still live with my parents and since the lockdowns I've been doing chores/helping around the house, doing art commissions, doing music stuff, doing free online courses and applying for loads of jobs. I so far have been unsuccessful with this as I usually end up getting rejected, and I've been to a few interviews, but my mum says I am too honest about my flaws which is a weird thing to say lol. I struggle with things that most people do not, mainly executive dysfunction, sensory issues/overload, meltdowns, lack of understanding of social cues and struggling to socialise, being awkward, struggling with change even small changes, etc. My GP said I should apply for PIP so I can have some money and some independence, so I'm currently doing research on it and how to go about it. My friend who is autistic too got rejected for PIP though and he said one of the reasons he got rejected was because he got good grades in school, I mean what the heck. A lot of us struggle in school due to the sensory overload, the bullying, the ostracization, struggling to concentrate, mental health issues like anxiety and depression, panic attacks etc, I certainly struggled, but also a lot of us have weirdly good memories so I believe that's why I personally passed despite having all these problems so I think that's such a bs excuse. This government are terrible when it comes to poor people, disabled people, or people who just need support financially. So anyway, I am going to apply to PIP and hopefully I can get a job that isn't too much to handle at some point or even hopefully earn enough through art or music to be self-employed. But hearing all these dreadful experiences from people doesn't fill me with hope lol so I'll have to appeal probably. Anyway, I wish you the best with your appeal and again I'm so sorry they treated you like this, it's honestly disgusting. I don't have ME/CFS but it seems to be such a misunderstood condition. I remember hearing a comedian called Ricky Gervais even saying it doesn't exist or something. I hope you'll be ok :)
I'm so sorry you had to go through that awful mess Finn. I hear you about the trust you put in your representative (I don't know what you call them over there). I have myofacial pain disorder, and I saw the notes, they wrote *she is applying because *she said "my face pain". I asked them about it, they said "we shorthand everything and that's just how it came out in translation" 🤨🙄
After that fiasco, it took, all told 10 years to get approved for my disability here in the US. Mostly because of stupid errors like that, and also the judge was expecting a female, so they were wondering if I was trying to commit fraud! 😱😖
Took 8 month for pip to do my assessment which I had last week unable to walk far with authritus in neck back knees etc vitamin b12 definticy one eye shut can't get to physio with pain etc. Doc assessed me n said I looked rough. Yet who ever does points gave me 0 again just like 2 years ago n I won. It's time these assesors at job centre got another job.
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I haven't watched the full video yet but I can guess you got 0 points.
That's just how it goes, it's almost part of the process. You go through hell, get 0 points, appeal, get 0 points again , go to court and get PIP. That's basically how it goes for everyone. It's the most dehumanising, evil process you can ever go through.
Thanks my friend. Yes it's an evil process. I'm going through appeal now. Just waiting for a date. It's been a stressful year with this and has made things so much worse. These people do so much damage!.
I have my assessment on the 31st- scared out of my wits!! Best of luck to you
I understand. I feel the same and lm waiting for my appeal hearing date. All the very best for yours 💜
@@FinnTheInfinncible thanks so much. I’m absolutely terrified but hopefully it won’t be too tiring because it’s a video appointment. We’ll see.
Received my pip letter today from the call assessment I had and it’s saying I have not been awarded pip and got 0 on everything but funny how I have been awarded limited capability for work from the face to face assessment and the thing that’s made me the most upset the pip letter is full of lies half of what I didn’t even say and the stuff I did say isn’t even on their 😞how can you assess somebodies condition over the phone and make a decision from it
Finn I’m so sorry you had that awful experience - please know we are all here for you ❤
Thank you so much, that means the world
How exactly are you there for him??? Hmm??? You all comment with support messages but in the end you help him with nothing. If you wanna help him, do something practical for him or people like him. A comment is nothing.....
They are total liers they will lie about whatever they can get away with to stop genuine people getting benefits. They are a total disgrace.
I’ve just applied and had a telephone assessment yesterday and I’m dreading the results. I think it went ok I told the truth but it seems like everyone just turns down. Such a shit situation I really don’t know what I will do if I get turned down. I feel for you
This is the first video I found of yours, you are an inspiration❤️
Ah you are so kind! Welcome to the FinnFam! Thanks for checking out my videos!
@@FinnTheInfinncible thanks! I look forward to watching more content☺️😁
Canada is the same for people. My old roommate can't get it because they say PTSD is not permanent enough. System broken
Oh my heart broke listening to you, it seems to be coming for all angles. If I could send gifs this comment would be full of puppies and kittens and love 💜
Bless your heart, thank you! Luckily, I had some good news at last, the judges at the tribunal overturned the PIP decision and awarded me full PIP! Here is my very happy vlog about it! ruclips.net/video/rIfD2ec_DNQ/видео.html
How can anyone look at you and say she!!! Completely ridiculous I'm so sorry Finn 😠
I completely agree! Thanks my friend 😊
First applied in April 2021 for pip because of my deafness in both ears .
I have been overturned, earned 4 points only .
What a shame! They got things mixed up, asked me silly questions on my feeding,how I cook...
It has nothing to do with being deaf, even with hearing aids I still can't hear.
They got things mixed up , asked me questions on my ankle I had an accident in May 2022.
I told them it has nothing to do with my application !!!
My broken ankle happened in May 2022..they told me no to giving me my allowance from April 2021 plus I have had my freedom pass for 1 year now ..
We are in the uk ,london.
That is so upsetting I'm sorry you had to go through that
Thank you so much my friend.
I'm so sorry this happened to you Finn, it's not right. I'm not on PIP and I don't have a chronic illness so I can't imagine the struggle with that every day, but I am a trans guy and sadly it seems to be so common for us to be so explicit about our identities and yet still get misgendered and straight up disrespected. I went to the GP not long ago for a checkup and they literally read out my deadname just randomly. Obviously, I then had a wave of dysphoria and just had to act like I was fine because I didn't want the woman to feel bad (it wasn't her fault, she explained that she didn't know which name to read out, so she just had to guess). My name should've been changed on the system by now because I gave them my deed poll 2 years ago! And they've used my correct name for all the appointments after I gave my deed poll until that one random appointment, so I'm still confused as to why this happened. They also put Miss or Mx on my medication despite me asking them multiple times to change it to Mr. I understand that things like name changes are not a priority because there are people dealing with serious medical issues and I definitely want them to get the help before me, but it's funny how when my mum got married, they changed her last name instantly and they never put 'Miss' on anything lol.
Unfortunately much of this is SO familiar. The complaint process is v slow horrid beastie to, so do not be shocked when u get letter from DWP saying you need to do X, y, before Z etc, is not a quick thing. Go for Discrimination . As disability and PIP assess is contracted out? , “ independent”, and person making final decision not same person. Helps to know how scoring system works etc. I had assistance from my support worker. NB these assessors r not to be trusted. It is not a responsive nor easy path, heart strength toward, for u. Am challenged mobility and other areas and I recognise the pain of not being able to do many things, 😅ncluding spontaneous camping trips. Is there email , way to chat more.
Not about PIP, but capability for work. My daughter's reassessment came up. Yet again, the questionnaire completed and sent in. She had her telephone assessment. She was finally deemed fit to do some work. A mandatory reconsideration went in. Again they upheld the original decision. No way was I going to allow someone who didn't know my daughter to come to such a conclusion. So tribunal it was. After receiving the documents from DWP. I scrutinised every word, every sentence and paragraph of the assessors report. She had copied and pasted the latter 4 pages. It didn't have to go to tribunal as DWP reconsidered and reinstated her limited capability for work.
We were fortunate because I had been a nurse for 47 years, and I was used to paperwork when I did disciplinaries for nurses.
You have to really fight your corner, folks. Never despair.
Rip their assessment to shreds word by word. You will get there.
Good luck to those who are applying for any kind of benefit
Hey finn
Ive not seen you for ages x x x
Hope you are ok. I was looking for pip point and luckily you popped up
Well hello you! I'm doing ok, life has thrown up some challenges....but I'm meeting them as best I can. I hope you are ok?
I wish You allTheBest!!!!There always going to be who going to try pull you down.Head Up
You have my sympathies Finn. The doctor who diagnosed my gender dysphoria also mis-gendered me in my written gender assessment report! Kept referring to me as she and then he. Deeply upsetting and affected my self esteem. If a gender specialist can't get it right what hope is there? Much love, as always.
That's bloody disgraceful! I'm so sorry
I have something similar to this, only I live in the U.S. I did the whole application process, had to provide medical history and doctor's notes, then was denied, then had to appeal, then had to go to court, then had to deal with a very racist ass judge, then finally, after 3 years, I got my benefits.
I’m so upset I’ve just opened the post after waiting months, to see PIP has been refused, I’ve scored 0 on every thing and the write up of what the assessor has said has so many flaws in it, and lies. She has assumed and said things I didn’t even say! My anxiety is through the roof right now… and because I can put a sentence together I’m not eligible?! I’ve made an appointment with my well being team to help me through this and appeal it 😞
Scored the same, it’s disgusting and I have no idea what to do. Can’t live like this anymore
Same. 0 points and their summary was full of contradictory and confusing nonsense. "You can't leave the house, this is reflected in your medical history, but you can manage it."
Even if you don't think you will win, take these buffoons to tribunal.
I so sorry to hear of your poor experience with p.I.p, I know some of what you are feeling, for years I have been fighting for doctors to listen and now finally have a doctor who believes I have undiagnosed ME, unfortunately been told I could be waiting years though to get a diagnosis. I also have E.U.P.D , P.T.S.D, and Trigimenial Neuralgia which is excruciating it’s took so much from me and other things. Denied pip a few years ago after a suicide attempt and it broke me so much as it took years for me to apply. I applied again a couple of years ago and there was so many lies it was unbelievable I was awarded just low mobility. My award is now up and have to send a review. I hoping I get the award I feel I deserve. I dowt I will get it to be honest as they are such liars and I don’t have the energy or fight in me,
Oh man, I feel your pain! I have been waiting 4 months for my pip letter and would you believe it? It was the worst letter I have ever received in my entire life. I find it absolutely disgusting that they pick holes in everything we do and say and use it against us. I almost cried when I read that letter and I am a fully grown (well, sort of) man!! I am now in the process of appealing. Any advice fro. you would be so welcome. I will watch this video obviously but any other help would be amazing. They are total b'stards x
I think my assessment friday the lady has done that she also kept putting words in my mouth and I got flustered and forgot things just felt like I was being judged, I'm already stressing out waiting for a reply as I have physical problems been diagnosed throu MRI and X rays and my symptoms and ability to do stuff vary day to day and my disability is not going to disappear and only get worse anyway. I think my pip will be stopped and I rely on that money for taxi to and from my oesteo appointments which I need to help me have some sort of able movement and less pain. Think this whole point system should be scrapped as people's problems vary all the time and people need help with different things and it's so stressful and never judged properly.
I am infuriated with this person who misgendered you. What a loser he must have been. I am with you, always.
Bless your heart thank you so much
What does mis gender mean genn please
@@paulone805 when someone uses the wrong pronoun for you, for example, calling me she when I'm male
I have autism and have applied for this since I need support. The Whole system is a fucking joke. I hope you are able to get it.
Hi it happen to me to they lied about what I sad now I have do do Appel
I'm so sorry that happened to you too. Yes, now you start the appeal process. You can contact someone like citizens advice to help with this. I've just uploaded a new video about this!
I’m having my assessment (face to face) at the end of August, im autistic and can’t get certain jobs (specifically any that deals with customers) so benefits would rly help me. I’m worried I’ll get some scumbag liar who’ll say I’m completely fine even tho I’m literally disabled and can’t do certain things. I’m mentally drained just thinking about it. I swear pip just makes disabled life harder then easier
For what it’s worth you look amazing and I had/still have no idea!
Thank you!
I'm glad you're going to fight, because this is just infuriating. Having to jump through hoops is one thing, but then being misgendered AND having to jump through hoops is totally unacceptable.
You sir are amazing. Thank you so much for your incredible support. You made my day today
@@FinnTheInfinncible 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Hi sweetheart you’re so amazing ❤❤ my son who suffers very bad depression curving of his spine and other problems which is to much to go through he was on enhanced rate of pip for about 5 years because he couldn’t face people face to face we done a phone accessment because he could speak to her I was given his permission to speak with him by my side it was made very clear that I would be the one answering the questions the lady on the phone who I could hear typing obviously wasn’t very patient long story short when he received the decision she had given him no points whatsoever all the answers to the questions I really don’t understand how or why I’ve done a mandatory reconciliation out lineing her mistakes but he was turned down again I don’t know what to do about this now my son has tried taking his life 3 times now please I really need your help or advice god bless you ❤❤❤❤
Hi sweets, the heart on the comment is to send you and your son so much love. I am so sorry this has happened to you, it is so incredibly unjust. Many times they do not even read the reports, they are just denying people to meet a quota of turning a certain number down. This entire system is criminal and doing people unimaginable harm. I
ts not uncommon to also be refused at mandatory reconsideration, but the good news is, that most people are then successful when they go onto the next step, which is to appeal, as I did.
I really would support you to put in an appeal, it is hard work, it does take time to get a date, but your son, and you, desrve the right level of support and to be treated fairly, which s what the appeal panel will do. They, in my experience and many others, will approach your case in a much more balanced and fair way without any agenda, and as I mentioned, most people are successful at appeal.
Its hard to get help with the appeal process now, because so many charities are pushed for time and money, but do try your local citizens advice centre, they might have a service to help you with a PIP appeal. The following links are also useful, they are where I got all my help and info to buld a case for appeal.
Im wishing you the best of luck and sending so much love. Do please let me know how you get on.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-independence-payment-pip/pip-appeals
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/appeals/apply-to-tribunal/
facebook.com/groups/278260135547189
I am in the Review process and I am trying to explain to my son who is My Power of Attorney that they lie. He doesn't get the fact that if they are working for the DWP and lie, what's in it for them to do that!! I need him because, I got my PIP after two years with zero points. I was in a coma and was considered fit for work. Anyway, it was during co-vid and I got a telephone call. The assessor had me in fits of tears and my son took over the call. I got maximum points which took only 10 days to come through. They rightly deducted my hospital stays which was 11 months in hospital. They must have had the information because there was a lot of work gone into it.
Iam suffering greatly with my mental health .... I have been turned down 3 times now it's a joke .....I don't know what iam going to do 😓
I am so sorry, its an awful sysyem and has such a negative knock on effect on our mental and physical health. Ive contacted citizens advice to get help with my appeal as Im exhasted from it all now. They can either help you, or put you in touch with agencies in your area that can advocate for you, help you fill in forms etc. This is their website www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/contact-us/
Dont give up my friend. Sending love
Hi finn
Just come across ur chanel
Hope u re applyed and succeded .
By now
First time i applyed i failed
I applyed again years later and got through .
I could of gone strait in for it agaij but i was to upset .
Good luck
Hello! Thank you for your lovely comment. I was encouraged by so many people to carry on and luckily I did and I won! So many people are put off by this awful system which is why I speak out. Heres a vid I made of my win ruclips.net/video/C0rHnYVpH88/видео.html
@@FinnTheInfinncible well done u
Im so happy for u .
It really is a nightmare and shouldnt be like that .
It can and does have bad effects on some .
@@janetsandham4399 absolutely. It sent me down a very slippery slope. It was an awful year and a half, fighting a system when I barely had the energy to get out of bed, I'd barely got used to my diagnosis, I should have been using that energy to engage with the occupational therapist I'd been working with , I ended up in a severe mental health crisis and back on higher dose meds and in therapy, it set me back mentally and made me worse physically. And I'm one of the luckier ones who has a partner supporting me , so at least I had someone to look after me and help with the appeal. The system is evil!
@@FinnTheInfinncible poor thing
I understand what u went through and how u felt
I allso have severe depression .anxiety and panic attacks
As well as fibro .arthritis
Copd .lungs so bad .
I broke down in front of doctot once
Felt such a fool
Now hubby is going through tests on liver .and has fibro an diabetic
So i have more than my fair share
Good luck fot the future in all u do
I had a telephone assessment in June for my PIP review. I got the assessor's report and the reports. There were so many lies in the report. Well, at this moment. I have put in a mandatory reconsideration or appeal on the disgraceful report and I am waiting for a decision. I got a letter from them saying that they had received my request for a mandatory reconsideration.
I was being as truthful as much as I could but the assessor said that I could manage money without help and I could do so much without help as she said that I was stable. That is what the assessor said. I was so angry and fuming over this. My family has been very supportive over this. I lost my enhanced care and went to standard care but I have kept my standard mobility.
I have a mental illness and arthritis in my knees.
The whole problem with the PIP assessment is that, irrespective of your situation, the report is WRITTEN, as though you are ADMITTING to these failures. My PIP assessment said that "I can interact easily with people". When I challenged this, I was told that, "Well you are interacting with me". I pointed out that "If i didn't at least try to do that I would lose my benefits". Nevertheless my claim was denied bcs of my 'supposed' ability to interact with people, despite that being a very real problem, especially since the death of my wife in 2020.
What use would any money be?
What on earth do you mean?
I’m so sorry you had to go through this they’re not meant to discriminate, I recently was turned down for PIP for ADHD and I wander if it wasn’t taken seriously because I’m a women, hate all of this transphobia, homophobia, sexism, racism, ablism.
I am so sorry you had to go through this ❤
Thank you for your kind words, thanksfully I have now won!ruclips.net/video/C0rHnYVpH88/видео.html
I hear you I understand I completely agree the way you was treated is completely disgusting I am physically disabled and some of the comments I hear from others in this country is horrible not everyone may I add, but I also am the same you get to a point where you are not sure who to trust if anyone without being judged my situation differentn to your self. In regards to the comments you mentioned fully understand I wish you all the best with your pip claim try not to let the horrible people get to you they are not worth your time
OMG I came here because of PIP, I am already on it btw, however I’m being looked at re ME, and I’ll be honest fully with you I have always had a negative attitude towards transgender. Unless you hadn’t mentioned it, to me your a guy simple as, so how he could have misgendered you I’m stunned at. You have opened my eyes now and I’m thankful for that. All the best will be watching some more of your videos
Hello and welcome! It makes me happy to know I've changed your mind! There is so much negativity and misinformation about us, and we are just people trying to live our lives. I am just a regular guy, who just happens to have had a different start in life!
Goodness, i was planning to become a PIP assessor, now the least I want out of my life is not to screw another fellow human even by being a remote part of the wholesome lot! I am an Indian who believes in karma afterall
My sweet Finn. I am so appalled that this happened to you. The fact that he disregarded your gender is absurd. There is nothing female about you. Nothing.
I hate that you in the UK have to go thru what US people do as well.
Here, it's Social Security Disability people apply for. It's a known fact (I work in an office for Aged and People with Disabilities for a different public assistance purpose) that people are automatically denied at first. People often have to hire a lawyer to fight for them and it still takes years fighting the government to pay.
They do award back pay so that is good but it's absurd people getting denied and have to jump thru hoops when they are already struggling!
I am proud of your resolve and want you to appeal your ass off friend! You deserve this!
Thanks my friend. It's the same here, most people automatically denied first and forced to appeal. Seems.the hope is that most won't bother. What a cruel system .
@@FinnTheInfinncible Extremely cruel
This is the first time I’ve come across your page! Showing lots of rainbow love to a fellow MEr 💛 . I’m so sorry all this happened to you 💔 so so upsetting the way you were treated!
By an ignorant rude person.
Mis gendering is Absolutely disgusting how do you even mis gender someone who is obviously the gender they say they are… It’s like calling someone who’s obviously a woman a he like WTF? It shouldn’t matter if you have a history… PIP is supposed to be how the illness effects you not how you freaking look or used to be! 😩 what an actual jerk!
I have recently sent in a PIP form and dreading every part of it! Your video helps me feel stronger 💛
Hello and welcome to the FinnFam! Thank you for your lovely comment and your anger on my behalf. Shocking isn't it? I had heard how much they lied and left out important stuff, but this was a whole other nasty level. I've sent the mandatory reconsideration, which is the first stage of appealing the decision, Im also working on a complaint letter once I've got a bit more energy, the whole thing has knocked me for six!
I'm glad you have sent your form, this process is crap but do stick with it and get what you deserve! I am cheering you on! 💜
Nat .... my other half was wondering if your assessor has misgender other people he has interviewed??? Plus do you have any way of hiring an advocate or legal person who can intervene in your support. Here in the state you can hire someone who will apply for you and even has you go see health professionals. Plus they compile all my of your medical records and would take the transcripts from the interview with the transphobic interviewer. Plus as you have said.....appeal appeal and appeal again. Best of luck this next time......hugs from friends in the New England States
Hi my friend. Yes, there are help agencies and ime waiting for one to get back to me to help me to put together the first step of the appeal, the mandatory reconsideration. I'm also contacting an agency to help with advice re the complaint. I can't do this alone now as I'm worn out from it!
@@FinnTheInfinncible Yes, get all the help you can get! Do these assesments also look at statements from peoples consultant/occupational therapist/psychologist?
@@FinnTheInfinncible have everyone that you are seeing now Document everything that is a reason why you can't work. Especially your therapist and occupational therapist. Do you have to have impartial people who can write a letter to attach with the to information or can you have anyone who is involved with your everyday life. I was thinking of having Chris at some point write a letter saying everything that he sees on a daily basis
For anyone like me who is waiting for their assessment, always record it and request they read out loud everything they have written. Both are allowed and at least then the assessor can be held accountable.
My own son went through a gender identity crisis throughout his senior school, it was the most amazing but the most worrying time,because beside this , he was painfully shy and felt like an outcast (his words :-( )and felt that he couldn't find his place if you know what I mean,which you will. He has now left school and is a 6 foot, gentle,elegant 19 year old beautiful gay man. God bless you x
I’m glad ur supportive of ur son, we need more parents like u
In my report they mentioned I’d attended mainstream school. That was 35 years ago !!!! Why
It’s degrading to have to talk about toilet issues to a stranger especially someone who has not experienced A chronic health condition
Finn I never comment on videos but I have been through similar things with PIP the hurtful twisting of the truth denying the type of things we go through everyday absolutely crushed me for months after mine got rejected. On top of that the Transphobia that happened to you is absolutely disgusting, your videos help so many people feel better in themselves and you are valid. You should never ever feel like you are uncomfortable to be who you are. Oh boy and his behaviour was not an accident I can tell I know exactly how this feels and I feel so angry on your behalf. Stay strong Finn
Ikr it sucks how some people who are really not a good fit for these jobs can cause such harm. I'm so sorry that happened to you. I had a really bad GP once who said I should 'sort out' my autism first (as if it's curable) and he refused to put me on the gender identity clinic waiting list (as if autistic people can't know our own identity). And when I was little, this same GP said my eczema was fine when it was literally infected and I almost had to go to the hospital. I got a new GP luckily and she's awesome and really understanding of me but it's messed up how ableist and transphobic some of these people are, and god knows what other bigoted views some have. I will just say that most of my experiences with GPs have been good but the bad apples always taint it
Ooh my life my last assessment where she came home, she lied soo much and left so much vital info out. They cut mu benefit 😢
It’s not ok what he did to you. You’re clearly a man, and he’s clearly transphobic. You need to file a complaint on him personally. In the USA they generally turn you down the first time unless it’s cancer. Anyways try and take a deep breath because he is not worth ruining your days over his sorry self. Have an amazing weekend and next week Finn.
I think you look great I fully understand your pain physical and mental, illness is very unpredictable each day is different. I think you need a advisor with you at the hearing for the appeal. I am now not able to walk far, I have a carer comes in each day now to make food help me wash dress. Think of your worst day use this to explain your pain. Ask what qualifications the person has who interviewed you.
I just had an assessment and it was a total waste of time. My wife wants me to appeal but I just can't be bothered. The whole thing is a farce.