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Pip award

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miss_naomi02913
miss_naomi02913

Hi everyone I'm just wondering how many people have had successfully been awarded pip I'm waiting for mine and I just have bad anxiety that I will get refused

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  • kerry84946
    kerry84946 miss_naomi02913

    Posted

    Hi I got refused the first time then after asking them to reconsider and sending in more evidence I got awarded the enhanced rate! Don't give up!

  • smc187
    smc187 miss_naomi02913

    Posted

    Hi i just recently applied for it I'm the same my anxiety is creeping back while waiting ?? Fingers crossed for u xx

  • alig39
    alig39 miss_naomi02913

    Posted

    Hi. I know exactly how you are feeling. I made my claim back in Febuary and last month had a text saying that they had accepted my reasons for not attending a medical and i now have to wait from PIP themselves. My anxiety has been so bad these last few months. The waiting game is so unfair. Best of luck to you hun. xxx
  • sukes
    sukes miss_naomi02913

    Posted

    Hi Naomi,

    it's so stressful isn't it, I think the time scale varies depending on which area you live.  I had my assessment last week and they told me 6 - 8 weeks.  I hope you hear soon x

  • pete23632
    pete23632 miss_naomi02913

    Posted

    Hi miss naomi02913

    just to answer your question, I have successfully been awarded PIP since 2010 at the enhanced rate. I have a lot of problems doing things for myself as I lose concentration quite a lot, coupled with the fact a haven't left the house for over 4 years. They base their decision on a point based system, the more points you get, the better chance you have of getting awarded PIP.    

    Dont worry about anything to do with your claim, just make sure that you see your Doctor and get support from them as PIP will contact your GP in relation to your claim. Hope this helps you, if you want anymore help, please just ask - Pete

    • pete23632
      pete23632 miss_naomi02913

      Posted

      You always have a chance to appeal if the decision doesn't go your way. Anyone that requires support or has to live with an illness that affects the way you live everyday, should have the chance to receive benefits to help them. You'll be fine - Petecheesygrin

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