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1 year 11 months ago #291888 by Sum
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HI All
My first time on this forum. Forgive me if this has been asked and answered already.
Completing the PIP application for family member. My questions ....
Do i need to describe the impact of these conditions in this section , or is that later ?
i have stated NO medication or treatment for these conditions. In reality the person needs support and help in lots of daily activities and tasks. Is my answer the right approach here?
My first time on this forum. Forgive me if this has been asked and answered already.
Completing the PIP application for family member. My questions ....
Do i need to describe the impact of these conditions in this section , or is that later ?
i have stated NO medication or treatment for these conditions. In reality the person needs support and help in lots of daily activities and tasks. Is my answer the right approach here?
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1 year 11 months ago #291920 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic PIP - 'tell us about your condition ' Dyslexia and dypraxia
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Make sure you are using our PIP Claim guide, follow the links on the Guides link at the top of the page.
To answer your question, you should explain the limitations that result from her conditions as you go through the form and explain their problems with each activity,
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Make sure you are using our PIP Claim guide, follow the links on the Guides link at the top of the page.
To answer your question, you should explain the limitations that result from her conditions as you go through the form and explain their problems with each activity,
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6 hours 45 minutes ago #314027 by Sum
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Hiya Peeps
I am supporting two adults.
Neither has PIP award atm. Both denied on initial appln.
Adult 2 did have DLA indefinite high award and then we all know what happened when PIP was brought in ! nil support = state saving and another life in dire straits
Adult 1 = 60yo woman . diagnosed with dyslexia +adhd + dyspraxia . no formal diagnosis of dyscalculia - her debt history is a big red flag and she's always late
Adult 2 = 50yo epileptic + ASD + mental health + brain injury + severely sight impaired + smi - no formal diagnosis of dyslexia / dyscalculia
I know I can build a case for both without the formal diagnosis. However, i feel the assmt would be helpful to them in understanding their lives and limitations and level of support needs.
Can anyone share lived experience of applying for PIP and proving difficulties with or without formal diagnosis of these conditions ?
If you had an assmt as and adult, can you share experience / costs (ball park is fine ).i've seen costs upto £900 per assmt - is it really worth it ?
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I am supporting two adults.
Neither has PIP award atm. Both denied on initial appln.
Adult 2 did have DLA indefinite high award and then we all know what happened when PIP was brought in ! nil support = state saving and another life in dire straits
Adult 1 = 60yo woman . diagnosed with dyslexia +adhd + dyspraxia . no formal diagnosis of dyscalculia - her debt history is a big red flag and she's always late
Adult 2 = 50yo epileptic + ASD + mental health + brain injury + severely sight impaired + smi - no formal diagnosis of dyslexia / dyscalculia
I know I can build a case for both without the formal diagnosis. However, i feel the assmt would be helpful to them in understanding their lives and limitations and level of support needs.
Can anyone share lived experience of applying for PIP and proving difficulties with or without formal diagnosis of these conditions ?
If you had an assmt as and adult, can you share experience / costs (ball park is fine ).i've seen costs upto £900 per assmt - is it really worth it ?
TiA
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49 minutes ago #314034 by BIS
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Hi Sum
I have a relative with dyslexia who receives PIP. (And they were diagnosed in their early thirties) Like the two adults you mention in your post, he has multiple conditions. We did not try to 'prove' he had dyslexia; when applying for PIP, we simply stated that he had it. He did have a formal diagnosis at some point, but we didn't have a record of it.
In my experience of helping people with PIP forms with multiple conditions, I list all the conditions but focus on the issues that have the greatest impact on the specific questions and the PIP criteria. If you try to talk to everything, it can make it complicated, and I want to make it as easy as possible for the assessors to understand.
So, regarding Adult 1, I would be concentrating on all the issues with the ADHD. I get it about the debt history and the dyscalculia, but it can also be tied to the ADHD, and that's what I would be doing. I always consider - who's going to be reading the form, and a lot of assessors may not have that much experience in how debilitating dyscalculia, dyspraxia and dyslexia can be. Whether you spend out for an assessment, in my view, is an issue outside of PIP.
Adult 2 also has so many problems that he should be able to get PIP, whether you mention the dyslexia or not.
Just my view. You obviously have to apply for it as you see fit.
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I have a relative with dyslexia who receives PIP. (And they were diagnosed in their early thirties) Like the two adults you mention in your post, he has multiple conditions. We did not try to 'prove' he had dyslexia; when applying for PIP, we simply stated that he had it. He did have a formal diagnosis at some point, but we didn't have a record of it.
In my experience of helping people with PIP forms with multiple conditions, I list all the conditions but focus on the issues that have the greatest impact on the specific questions and the PIP criteria. If you try to talk to everything, it can make it complicated, and I want to make it as easy as possible for the assessors to understand.
So, regarding Adult 1, I would be concentrating on all the issues with the ADHD. I get it about the debt history and the dyscalculia, but it can also be tied to the ADHD, and that's what I would be doing. I always consider - who's going to be reading the form, and a lot of assessors may not have that much experience in how debilitating dyscalculia, dyspraxia and dyslexia can be. Whether you spend out for an assessment, in my view, is an issue outside of PIP.
Adult 2 also has so many problems that he should be able to get PIP, whether you mention the dyslexia or not.
Just my view. You obviously have to apply for it as you see fit.
BIS
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