- Posts: 2
- Forum
- Members forums
- ESA, PIP and DLA Queries and Results
- Eligible for PIP,UC LCRWA but am struggling to prepare- severe disability
× Members
Eligible for PIP,UC LCRWA but am struggling to prepare- severe disability
- Jordan123
- Topic Author
- Offline
Less More
1 year 5 months ago #280944 by Jordan123
Eligible for PIP,UC LCRWA but am struggling to prepare- severe disability was created by Jordan123
I suffer from Autism severely and have severe depression,severe anxiety,borderline personality disorder and I don’t know how to navigate all the guides . My carer(mum) looks after me 24/7, she’s leaving me in September so I need to apply for PIP,UC LCRWA , but they are going to say I’m able bodied because I’m 18. I am severely impaired, disabled, I just don’t know how to start preparing my application. I score highly with the second part of the wca and score highly on the pip test, but I don’t know how to get started on application,how to get evidence on every single difficulty I have in my life, it’s exhausting to think about.
I just can’t navigate and explain every single difficulty in thorough detail. I don’t know what to do. And then if they assess me face to face, they’ll put words in my mouth, and say I’m young and fine.
This is an excruciating process, and I haven’t applied yet. I just don’t know what to do.
I just can’t navigate and explain every single difficulty in thorough detail. I don’t know what to do. And then if they assess me face to face, they’ll put words in my mouth, and say I’m young and fine.
This is an excruciating process, and I haven’t applied yet. I just don’t know what to do.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- BIS
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 8405
1 year 5 months ago #280955 by BIS
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by BIS on topic Eligible for PIP,UC LCRWA but am struggling to prepare- severe disability
Hi Jordan123
If your Mum is your carer - can she not help you fill out the forms or help you find a service that can assist you? I've included a link so you can try and find what services are available in your area advicelocal.uk/.
Don't assume that the DWP will just say that you are able-bodied. There are plenty of people in a similar position to you who do get help. You do need to find a way of explaining your difficulties. We have comprehensive guides that will tell you the type of things you need to write, and perhaps your mum can help you with these. Just take one question at a time.
BIS
If your Mum is your carer - can she not help you fill out the forms or help you find a service that can assist you? I've included a link so you can try and find what services are available in your area advicelocal.uk/.
Don't assume that the DWP will just say that you are able-bodied. There are plenty of people in a similar position to you who do get help. You do need to find a way of explaining your difficulties. We have comprehensive guides that will tell you the type of things you need to write, and perhaps your mum can help you with these. Just take one question at a time.
BIS
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Jordan123
- Topic Author
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 2
1 year 5 months ago #280958 by Jordan123
Replied by Jordan123 on topic Eligible for PIP,UC LCRWA but am struggling to prepare- severe disability
No, my mum said no, she refuses to help me fill in the forms, asked her a lot, but no, complicated strained relationship, I’ll try and fill in the forms .
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- BIS
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 8405
1 year 5 months ago #280962 by BIS
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by BIS on topic Eligible for PIP,UC LCRWA but am struggling to prepare- severe disability
Hi Jordan123
I'm sorry you can't get support from your mum,. Try and see if you can get a service to help you. If you try to fill out the forms yourself - start now and do one question at a time. Come back and ask us if you have a specific question and we will try and help you.
BIS
I'm sorry you can't get support from your mum,. Try and see if you can get a service to help you. If you try to fill out the forms yourself - start now and do one question at a time. Come back and ask us if you have a specific question and we will try and help you.
BIS
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Waxwing
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 145
1 year 5 months ago #280964 by Waxwing
Replied by Waxwing on topic Eligible for PIP,UC LCRWA but am struggling to prepare- severe disability
Hello Jordan123
An idea might be to start a new folder on your computer and inside that folder create a text file for each activity that applies to your problems. Then inside that text file type out your problems and reasons why you cannot complete the activities reliably and read the advice from the guides for each activity. Like BIS advised take it at one question at a time. Take your time and go back and read them and if you need to make changes they would be easy to edit or rewrite. Also save and back up you folder each time you make a change or you add more information.
Waxwing
An idea might be to start a new folder on your computer and inside that folder create a text file for each activity that applies to your problems. Then inside that text file type out your problems and reasons why you cannot complete the activities reliably and read the advice from the guides for each activity. Like BIS advised take it at one question at a time. Take your time and go back and read them and if you need to make changes they would be easy to edit or rewrite. Also save and back up you folder each time you make a change or you add more information.
Waxwing
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- dancer22
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 19
1 year 5 months ago #280980 by dancer22
Replied by dancer22 on topic Eligible for PIP,UC LCRWA but am struggling to prepare- severe disability
It may be worth looking at the local council social services, you have a right to a free social care assessment if you have an autism diagnosis and need support. Social workers can help with benefit claims.
If you are still in education, then perhaps there is a staff member who could help you find the relevant service.
If you are still in education, then perhaps there is a staff member who could help you find the relevant service.
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
Moderators: Gordon, Gary, BIS, Catherine, Wendy, Kelly, greekqueen, peter, Katherine, Super User, Chris, David