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I've been turned down PIP -do I bother to appeal?

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Doooby
Doooby

I suffer with BPD. Following a distressing assessment I have now been told I do not meet any of the criteria for PIP. I feel devastated and as though they're saying there's nothing wrong with me, nor do I need help. Any advice on whether or not to appeal would be most welcome please- I suppose there's nothing to lose.

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  • louise79427
    louise79427 Doooby

    Posted

    Get a letter from your psychiatric doctor to confirm you have bpd, and go to citerzins advice as they will help you. I get disability allowance and I have schzioaffective disorder.

    Hope this helps.

    Lou

  • callum151100
    callum151100 Doooby

    Posted

    Yes, you should appeal. How PIP operates actually costs the government so much more money than it should. PIP assessors are paid to deny you access to PIP, so more often than not, you will always lose your first claim. 

    Take it to a civil claims court. The judge there will be impartial and won’t be on DWP’s payroll. If you honestly believe you need PIP, you will get it. So not only do the government now owe you PIP, they’ve paid someone a bonus when, in the end, you got PIP anyway. 

    If you do appeal, go to a Citizen’s Advice Bureau and they will be an absolutely amazing asset to you and your appeal. 

    But long story short, appeal. 

    • Doooby
      Doooby callum151100

      Posted

      , I will take your advice, many thanks for taking time to reply! 
  • bikerjools55
    bikerjools55 Doooby

    Posted

    Definitely CAB also an advocate and any medical letters e.g. psyhctrist doc what meds you are on , from what I've heard that a lot of people get turned down first assessment. Good luck

    • Doooby
      Doooby bikerjools55

      Posted

      Many thanks for that, I will next proceed to seeing CAB!confused
  • hypercat
    hypercat Doooby

    Posted

    Hi why not put your post in the benefits site on here as there are some very knowledgeable folks on there especially one person.  x
  • KittenLuna
    KittenLuna Doooby

    Posted

    Appeal appeal! They did the same with my ESA (and PIP but I literally had no strength to appeal at the time) and that's when I began self harming. You need a professional to write a letter explaining your issues and how it affects your life, including how this PIP decision has affected you. With my ESA I fought hard and they overturned the decision and have NEVER bothered me again(crossing fingers & toes). Just be strong and persist, I regret not doing this myself with PIP.

    Hope all goes well x

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