Communication

Hi Roma

I think you may be going around in circles because you're not yet familiar with the PIP process. PIP has two components - one for daily living and one for mobility. Just like in ESA in order to get an award you have to satisfy the specific criteria. PIP has some overlaps with ESA, but some differences, and that will be clear when you start the process. I would look at the Guide to PIP Claims and Reviews so that you can see exactly what the criteria are and the types of answers you may write for each question.

Claimants don't 'ask for help' for any of their conditions. So you won't be asking for therapy - that's something you get through referrals from your GP to local Mental Health Services. Claimants say if they already receive any type of support from professional services and some may say they might need support that isn't available, but it's not something that needs lots of details. The daily living component focuses on questions like preparing meals, washing, eating and drinking, managing money, reading etc.

There is a communication question, and you will talk about your difficulties - but you're not expected to say how they could be solved or ask for an award to solve them.

Have a look at the guide. It is extensive and can seem daunting, but many members have found it useful in helping them successfully navigate the PIP questions and get an award. Just look at one question at a time and see how your difficulties are relevant to the question. That way, you'll know what you will tackle if you start the PIP process. Once you've had a look come back and ask any questions you have, and we will try and help. The link to the guide is below.

benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip

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