Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

[Nicola M]

Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone from the UK with good control has successfully been able to receive PIP. I have applied recently for my diabetes as well as my mental health condition (depression) and have a video assessment in a couple of weeks. Just wondered if anyone else has applied for similar reasons and successfully got it.

Thanks!

 

[pumas]

It might sound daft and not meant to seem negative, but it is worth looking at the Appeals procedure.

 

[Oldvatr]

Having worked alongside many other diabetics, I can say that PIP is not easy to obtain unless it has become debillitating because of associated problems that prevent you working. If you are not dependant on carers then again success would not be easy. I have a friend and he was offered a job some 40 miles from home, and had his benefits reduced because he was unable to sensibly get to the location, so turned it down He is only just mobile as he has developed claudication.

in my town, the DHSS office is up two flight of stairs. If you can make the trip, you are considered able to work. There is a lift but it is not for the general public, and I was refused access to get to the appointment when I needed it. There was a way to apply for at home assessment but only if you are registered as being cared for by local authority. They do not make it easy for anyone.

good Luck. It took my wife over 6 months of being housebound with daily carers before she got her PIP Thanks to the Parkinsons charity for their support in filling in the many pages of the application forms.

 

[Pipp]

PIP is awarded not for a health condition, but for how that condition affects daily living. If your diabetes is well controlled then it is unlikely you would be awarded points in a PIP assesssment for that, unless you need help from someone else to manage treatment, such as assisting with administering meds, or reminding you to take meds, for example.
This is a good resource to help you determine your chances of an award.

Take the PIP test

Get the benefits you're entitled to: help with personal independence payment (PIP), universal credit (UC), employment and support allowance (ESA),disability living allowance (DLA). Claims, assessments, reviews, appeals.

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk

The website is also useful, but to access all resources you need to pay a subscription.

 

[Ushthetaff]

Think I’ve said this before so apologies if I’m repeating ! I’ve had diabetes over 40 years and only after having my leg amputated below the knee did I get PIP , I also have a stent fitted followIng a heart attack , plus my kidneys only have 13% function , in my experience diabetes on its own isn’t a reason for awarding PIP , Its awarded on a points system depending on how your diabetes and /or other illnesses affect your daily life , not enough points no award , if you are going to apply ask CAB to help you fill out the extensive forms , good luck .