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PIP benefit For CFS/ME

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mary_24931
mary_24931

Does anyone know how bad CFS/ME has to be in order to claim the PIP benefit? I am very tired most of the time and can't get my housework done as a result. I live alone so have no one to help and when I go shopping it exhausts me. Even a shower exhausts me.The only benefit I currently receive is employment support allowance. Mary

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  • vsl77751
    vsl77751 mary_24931

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    How long does it take fir the pip to get to the doctors checks 
    • mary_24931
      mary_24931 vsl77751

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      I'm not sure as I haven't had any experience of it. I've heard it can be 16 weeks? But others my know more. Good luck. 
  • tina58520
    tina58520 mary_24931

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    Hi, you can get P.I.P. even if you work at the lower rate.  It is based on your mobility and care needs.  You have to score I believe 8 points for lower rate and 12 and over for higher rate which will give you the mobility element.

    You must fill in the form as your worse day ever that you can remember.  If you go to Action for M.E. site, you will find an awful lot of advice about benefits.  I found a fact sheet which I presented to my G.P. when I was applying for ESA and was called for an assessment.  The fact sheet was guidance for doctors to ensure that their patients got the benefits they were entitled to and basically guided the doctor's what to include in their letter.  I did not have to go for an assessment and was put straight into the support group.  I always tell everyone on this site to check out Action for M.E. site, it also has a welfare helpline, advice on relationships, family, a whole multitude of help and support.

    BTW don't use words such as occasionally and sometimes when filling in the forms as this implies that you are only occasionally not capable.

    All the very best.

    Tx

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