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Hi I have had my date for my assessment for pip I an really nervous . Does anyone know what happens and how long after they make a decision. Any advice much appreciated.
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john03031 barbara51733
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tori29839 john03031
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Hello John, ask away! I'm sure there is someone here who can help you!!
john03031 tori29839
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Johndave barbara51733
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nat37742 barbara51733
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alex57742 barbara51733
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Hi barbara so glad you got the award...i recently had a pip assesment f2f and the woman only asked me a few questions i.e if i can cook for myself if i can dress myself she didnt really ask questions about.my depression just about if im suicidal and have i tried taking my own life when i tried to go into detail she told me id already put it in the form on the way in i had to stop for breath due tk my breathing...i suffer with really bad depression ita been 11 days and im feeling very close to killing myself due to wait of pip result as i think im not gonna get due to not going into much detail as i felt extremely frighened during pip assesment any advice would be appreciated
Patient alex57742
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Hi alex57742
We note from a recent post which you have made to our forum that you may be experiencing thoughts around self-harm. If we have misinterpreted your comments then we apologies for contacting you directly. But if you are having such thoughts then please note that you are not alone in this, and there are people out there that can help.
If you are having these suicidal thoughts then we strongly recommend you speak to someone who may be able to help. The Samaritans offer a safe space where you can talk openly about what you are going through. They can help you explore your options, understand your problems better, or just be there to listen.
Their contact details are on our patient information leaflet here: https://patient.info/health/dealing-with-suicidal-thoughts, which also offers lots of other advice on how you can access the help you may need.
If you are having such thoughts then please do reach out to the team at the Samaritans (or the other people detailed in our leaflet) who will understand what you're going through and will be able to help.
Kindest regards
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denise15811 alex57742
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Hi Alex,
It is very stressful process. If you're feeling this way i do advice a visit to your GP ASAP.
As for the PIP, you can ring DWP and ask for a copy of the assessment report to be sent to you. This will give you some idea what the decision will be as mostly the decision maker goes with that report. If the decision doesn't go in your favour then please do come back and i'll edvice you on the next step in your PIP claim. Hopefully for you this won't happen and you'll have a decision in your favour. Good luck.
jennifer1979 barbara51733
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denise15811 jennifer1979
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Hi Jennifer,
It would be much better if you started your own thread. Posting on a thread that as long as thing your questions could easily get missed.
There's no time scales as to when you'll hear about an assessment. Hopefully not too long. Good luck.