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Pip

Discussion in 'Benefits' started by Adrian1985, Sep 27, 2018.

  1. Adrian1985

    Adrian1985 · Newbie

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    Can diabetics with neuropathy claim pip I'm really struggling and need more help and have a carer but I would need to claim pip for that is there anyone else that claims it I'm 33 been type 1 for 13 years and badly controlled and now suffering the complications from it
     
    #1 Adrian1985, Sep 27, 2018 at 4:30 PM
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    rosco 2 Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    My impression is that benefits are largely based upon the effects of pathologies on people. If your GP and hospital consultants will support your case then you have prospects I believe. I suggest you pick the brains of CAB perhaps?
     
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    #2 rosco 2, Sep 27, 2018 at 4:36 PM
  3. ally1

    ally1 Type 2 · Expert

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    PIP is very difficult to get, the mobility part is even harder to get.
    I get the care element but that's nothing to do with my diabetes. I have very bad neuropathy in both legs so when I next do a review, I have to decide whether to say.
    I would suggest looking at the PIP site via Google to give you an idea. I will warn you, the form is very long
     
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    #3 ally1, Sep 27, 2018 at 6:39 PM
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    catfan I reversed my Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    #4 catfan, Oct 6, 2018 at 3:15 PM
  5. Alison Campbell

    Alison Campbell Prediabetes · Well-Known Member

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    Just to clarify PIP is not related to work but care needs in daily life and mobility.
     
    #5 Alison Campbell, Oct 6, 2018 at 3:33 PM
  6. catfan

    catfan I reversed my Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    Or in simple rerms, how your condition affects you.
     
    #6 catfan, Oct 6, 2018 at 3:47 PM
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