"Invited" to Apply for PIP

Hi

I just wondered whether I can ask for an extension for my PIP form, hubby has been really unwell recently, between going for blood tests, optician appointments, GP appointments etc as well as trying to look after me and help me with this flipping form we are struggling to get it filled in time.

I haven't been too good either and have had to try and pace myself. I have until March 9 to get it back but that obviously includes postage times. I also need to make photocopies as I don't have a printer so all in all I am very concerned it won't be ready in time. I don't want to rush it either.

Do you think I have good grounds to ask the DWP for an extension please?

Hi

I also just wanted to ask another quick question. Is there any value in pointing out under the PIP descriptor "moving around" that I am in the SG for ESA on mobilising grounds. I am ticking the box can walk between 20-50m which doesn't contradict the mobilising descriptor for ESA, which is up to 50m.

I was going to include a copy of my ESA85A to show why I meet the criteria for the support group as this overlaps the PIP descriptor and I thought it might demonstrate my degree of walking difficulties. Is this a good idea?

I know that even if they accept it this will only mean I will get standard rate mobility (am on HRM for DLA) but I want to be honest. I am finding this question hard to answer as I often have difficulties as soon as I stand up and try to move. Let alone after 20m or so but trying to explain this is tricky. Thank you.

Hi

Just phoned them and they have given me until 22.3.16.

Hi

I have a question that is concerning me. I have difficulties with washing, dressing, preparing food, mixing with people etc. If Capita write to my GP on the off chance they do, for a PIP report and my GP has to write a report, they will ask her questions like can the claimant do x,y and z.

Now I have not mentioned these issues to my GP directly, she knows all about my depression and anxiety, my physical problems, my panic attacks etc, my problems with frozen shoulder but I have not explicitly mentioned that my husband helps me wash, dress, that he prepares and cooks food so how will she know. It is mentioned in the medical letters I will submit but doubt my GP will have noticed them.

Will she just make assumptions about my abilities to do these things because I have not told her to the contrary. Come to think if it how does anyone tell their GP these things, it is not something that comes up in the course of a consultation? I am just wondering if there is a way I can let her know at my next appointment without it looking contrived or weird or like I am coaching her? What do other members do? Thanks.