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4 years 11 months ago #248163 by peculiarroo
HAVE I MADE A HUGE MISTAKE? was created by peculiarroo
I was diagnosed with Rhumatoid and psoriac arthritis last July. It has crippled me. I was hoping that with the medication my life would revert to how it was prior. I am already in reciept of ESA support group and Pip - Higher care lower mobility. My hands are worse than they were and my mobility has been reduced now to hobbling around with my walker even indoors. I rang PIP this morning to inform them of a change of circumstances - and that I want my claim reviewed due to the deterioration of my mobility. My husband died in February suddenly and he was my support within the home. Now hes not here I'm really struggling. She seemed most unhappy about doing this and kept saying you do realises you can lose your money over and over again like she really didnt want me to do this. Have I done the wrong thing. Am I destined to lose it?

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4 years 11 months ago #248164 by BIS
Replied by BIS on topic HAVE I MADE A HUGE MISTAKE?
Hi Peculiaroo

I'm sorry for the loss of your husband. No you are not destined to lose your money. I suspect the person did not want to put your through the stress of being reassessed. You have already been awarded the mobility at standard rate, so if things go to plan, you would hope your award would be improved, or stay the same. Yes, there is always a risk that an award can go down, but it is not a given and many people put in for a change of circumstances when their conditions deteriorate.

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4 years 11 months ago #248165 by ELEANOR
Replied by ELEANOR on topic HAVE I MADE A HUGE MISTAKE?
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. I wonder if there is extra money you can claim now you have lost your carer? I'm sure one of the mods can advise you. If you don;t already do so it's a good idea to get advice from charities which support those with your conditions. Good luck!

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