what does this letter mean ( Pip Application )

If my irrational brain were able to calm down a bit I wouldn’t be applying for PIP 😂 

Believe me, after what I have been through in the last 10yrs I know exactly how little the importance of money is in the whole scheme of things but being able to keep a roof over my daughters head and food in her tummy is a priority and my illness has meant I have lost earnings of £22,000 a year, so to me, in my situation, this whole process is sadly extremely important. 

HI Sarah,

I'm not sure why you're asking everyone to calm down. I can't see any posts or comments where people are angry or anything... If you need any help please just ask.

My problems are physical not mental. You are implying that because I do not have anxiety or mental problems I should not be applying for PIP. You are mistaken here. Don't get me wrong I am involved in a local MIND group and they are some of my best friends, I feel lucky to have come across them.

But I am fed up with people on this site saying I am anxious depressed etc.

Maybe this site is not for me any more And I should come off it for a bit.

Sarah

No people are not getting angry that is not what I meant. My problems are physical not mental but I am fed up with people saying I am anxious, depressed etc.Maybe this site is not for me at the moment and I should come off it for a bit.

Sarah

I'm sorry but i'm confused. I've only seen you comment a few times. In a comment on this thread you mention information overload when 2 people tell you different things.

I claim benefits myself and the advice i give others is 100% true and correct.

OK but I know what I mean and I am not confused at all.

Coming off this site for a bit.

Sarah

Sorry if I have upset you it was not intentional. Coming off this site for a bit.

Sarah

You didn't upset me and i'm not sure why you think you did. I was just confused by your comment that's all. No harm done. I'm just a caring person that helps a lot of people on here and was thinking if you need some help then please just ask.

Sarah I haven't implied that at all and I'm sorry if you feel I have at all. There are so many reasons for someone to apply for PIP and I would never suggest someone shouldn't apply, I have no knowledge of your medical conditions so would not make judgement at all. Denise and I weren't arguing we were discussing with Denise giving me advice, that was all xx

Denise I'm sorry if it's come across that I was arguing with you or anything.. Your advice has been great at calming my nerves and I'm now feeling that I will just be honest at my f2f and that's all I can do. I'll either get PIP or I won't, the more I worry about the f2f the more I'm letting my anxiety win again. Just going to see what happens xx

No, i didn't think that at all. I know exactly how stressful this whole process is. I was just trying to point out that the more you search on the internet, the more anxious you're going to get and was just trying to advice you to stop looking for those questions. I know how difficult it is, i've been through it all before, for myself and my daughter. She claims it for mental health and has very little understanding about a lot of things in life, so her claim was purely down to me. Extremely stressful to say the least. I got through it though and so will you.

Just be honest, is all i can advice. Do watch out for those questions that may appear multiple times but in different ways, if you know what i mean. They do tend to like to catch you out. I always say that if you're honest, you'll be fine. Easier said than done i know when you're nervous and worried.

If the worst does happen and you're refused you have the MR and Tribunal route. Never ever stop fighting for what you're entitled to. If i can do anything else to help please do just ask. IO'm always here somewhere. Good luck Frinsey and please do come back and let me know the outcome. x

I am beyond devastated and don’t know what on earth has happened. Today I received the assessors report from my F2F, he scored me nil in both sections??? He has written things that weren’t even discussed and on every part has said that I confirmed I was able to carry out this descriptor with no difficulties, I didn’t. He put that I enjoy taking my dog for walks, I haven’t been out with my dog in months, my son walks him. He said I can monitor my own medication, my son controls my medication as I forget to take it otherwise, he also said I take diazepam once a week, I take it every day. 

It took so much energy for me to apply for Pip and now I feel So angry that one person can be so cruel to write a report that literally does not tally with the assessment at all. 

I'm sorry to hear this. Did you send in evidence? I know you said they contacted your GP? Is your GO supportive?

You do of course have to wait for the decision letter but your next step is to ask for a Mandatory Reconsideration (MR) once that decision letter arrives you then have 1 month from that decision date to request the MR. You'll need to put it in writing and send any extra evidence you have. Only 20% of MRs are successful so you'll most likely have to take it to Tribunal. Appearing in person at your hearing will give you a 70% chance of a decision in your favour. It's a very long process but fight for was your entitled to. Good luck.

My GP was apparently very supportive although I haven’t seen the letter. I will go for MR mainly because there are so many untruths in the report, such as I use diazepam once a week, I take it every day between 5-15mg along with my other meds to just be able to get out of bed, my GP will be able to confirm the frequency of my prescriptions to prove this. Also they put that I manage my own meds without needing support however also says that my son monitors my medications so have contradicted themselves. Am so upset but so angry at report. 

I'll continue with this on your other thread that you started most recently......