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1 week 1 day ago #308092 by MummyBear
Should I just give up this fight (pip appeal) was created by MummyBear
I've just received the DWP response to my pip appeal and my stomach is literally turning with anxiety.
Apart from the complete garbage about my health conditions which I expected they've added that because I receive Carers Allowance for my autistic son that the tribunal "should look into this further".....wth does this mean?
Can someone with a disability not also look after their disabled child?? I don't have any choice!
I feel like cancelling the whole thing. They awarded me 8 points for daily living and 0 for mobility but I disagreed with a lot of their opinions.
I don't know what to do, I'm scared. They also said because I drive a car then I can't have issues with mobility.
Should I just give up?
Just to add, yesterday I received a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. This is something that wasn't mentioned to DWP at first because I wasn't aware that I had it when I first applied for PIP. I've sent the doctors letter to the tribunal anyway and explained that I still have the same symptoms but its just a reason for it now.
I've got Autism, mixed Anxiety/depression, migraines with aura and now Fibromyalgia. Am I mad to think the tribunal will not take any of these conditions into consideration because of what the DWP is saying?
I honestly want to cry.
Apart from the complete garbage about my health conditions which I expected they've added that because I receive Carers Allowance for my autistic son that the tribunal "should look into this further".....wth does this mean?
Can someone with a disability not also look after their disabled child?? I don't have any choice!
I feel like cancelling the whole thing. They awarded me 8 points for daily living and 0 for mobility but I disagreed with a lot of their opinions.
I don't know what to do, I'm scared. They also said because I drive a car then I can't have issues with mobility.
Should I just give up?
Just to add, yesterday I received a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. This is something that wasn't mentioned to DWP at first because I wasn't aware that I had it when I first applied for PIP. I've sent the doctors letter to the tribunal anyway and explained that I still have the same symptoms but its just a reason for it now.
I've got Autism, mixed Anxiety/depression, migraines with aura and now Fibromyalgia. Am I mad to think the tribunal will not take any of these conditions into consideration because of what the DWP is saying?
I honestly want to cry.
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1 week 14 hours ago #308126 by latetrain
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Replied by latetrain on topic Should I just give up this fight (pip appeal)
Hi MummyBear
I have been to many tribunals where the claimant cared for a child and won the appeal, so don't give up. Do you have someone to go with you and support you?
Remember PIP is not about the condition but how the condition affects you.
As for driving, LL26 did a very good post on the subject matter which I have locked at the start of the forum: www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/kunena/10-dla-...8543-pip-and-driving
Do you receive any help care in looking after yourself and your child, if you do ask the carer to write a support letter as to what support they give you and why, ...... the why part is the important part.
If you disagree with the HCP opinions write down why you disagree with them, use bullet points as it is easier to read and take your list to the tribunal, you are allowed to use the list as an aid, most claimants panic when at a tribunal and forget everything they wanted to say.
Gary
I have been to many tribunals where the claimant cared for a child and won the appeal, so don't give up. Do you have someone to go with you and support you?
Remember PIP is not about the condition but how the condition affects you.
As for driving, LL26 did a very good post on the subject matter which I have locked at the start of the forum: www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/kunena/10-dla-...8543-pip-and-driving
Do you receive any help care in looking after yourself and your child, if you do ask the carer to write a support letter as to what support they give you and why, ...... the why part is the important part.
If you disagree with the HCP opinions write down why you disagree with them, use bullet points as it is easier to read and take your list to the tribunal, you are allowed to use the list as an aid, most claimants panic when at a tribunal and forget everything they wanted to say.
Gary
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5 days 23 hours ago #308174 by denby
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Dear MummyBear, I drive, and thanks to benefits and work I knew to expect problems over this when applying for PIP. I strongly made the point that I drive BECAUSE my knees are to painful to stand or walk. In our case as my husband already has an adapted Motability car, I was able to point out that this is what I drive. Driving any automatic is a point worth making if you do, as it's less constant physical effort than a manual. The effort to safely do eg an emergency stop is NOT the same as the Safely, in a Timely manner, to an Adequate standard AND [most important of those for driving] Repeatably (STAR in DWP abbreviations) standard for eg walking.
Go get'em!
best,
Denby
Go get'em!
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Denby
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3 days 14 hours ago #308222 by BIS
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Hi MummyBear
Do not give up. Gary is right. There are many people with disabled children who are disabled themselves and they win at Tribunal. As you said, you have no choice and the love for your son is evident in your posts. I can't promise you that you will win, but if you have a decent panel, they will have more understanding of your difficulties than the DWP. Go in and fight your corner. If you don't you will always wonder if you should have done. If you have anyone who can go with you - take them with you.
I know this is terribly personal to you and the lack of understanding from the DWP and whoever assessed you hurts, and wears you down - but try not to take it personally. These people don't know you - they just give their opinion - so please try and quell your fears. You have the right to disagree with what they say. Remember you are the expert in your life - not them. Do as Gary suggests and write that bullet point list - so you have something to refer to, especially when they ask you "is there anything else you'd like to say?".
You can do this.
BIS
Do not give up. Gary is right. There are many people with disabled children who are disabled themselves and they win at Tribunal. As you said, you have no choice and the love for your son is evident in your posts. I can't promise you that you will win, but if you have a decent panel, they will have more understanding of your difficulties than the DWP. Go in and fight your corner. If you don't you will always wonder if you should have done. If you have anyone who can go with you - take them with you.
I know this is terribly personal to you and the lack of understanding from the DWP and whoever assessed you hurts, and wears you down - but try not to take it personally. These people don't know you - they just give their opinion - so please try and quell your fears. You have the right to disagree with what they say. Remember you are the expert in your life - not them. Do as Gary suggests and write that bullet point list - so you have something to refer to, especially when they ask you "is there anything else you'd like to say?".
You can do this.
BIS
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