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6 years 1 month ago #208290 by DevonSally
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Hi everyone,
I have my PIP assessment tomorrow and am already feeling defeated given everything I read. I had DLA awarded for life, was asked to apply for PIP.
Since my DLA award I have had a son, who is now 3. Separated from his Father 9 months ago so rely heavily on my parents to care for him. Does anyone know if caring for a child is considered as part of the claim? So when it says things like “keeping youself and others safe from harm” can this be a young child in your care? I do not have mental health conditions that mean I may hurt others, but I do black out and need assistance cooking for him and me. I can’t seem to find any answers on how being a single mum may be considered, unless of course it plays no part whatsoever which is what I’m expecting.
Thank you in advance....
I have my PIP assessment tomorrow and am already feeling defeated given everything I read. I had DLA awarded for life, was asked to apply for PIP.
Since my DLA award I have had a son, who is now 3. Separated from his Father 9 months ago so rely heavily on my parents to care for him. Does anyone know if caring for a child is considered as part of the claim? So when it says things like “keeping youself and others safe from harm” can this be a young child in your care? I do not have mental health conditions that mean I may hurt others, but I do black out and need assistance cooking for him and me. I can’t seem to find any answers on how being a single mum may be considered, unless of course it plays no part whatsoever which is what I’m expecting.
Thank you in advance....
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6 years 1 month ago #208335 by Gordon
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I'm afraid the risk to others must be a direct result of your conditions, your not doing something for your son, for example preparing a meal, would not count.
The assessment is bout your problems with completing the activities and any risk of harm to you that your conditions might represent, so for example; think about how your blacking out effects your ability to cook, how often does it happen and are there triggers that are linked to preparing food? Can you reasonably say that you need supervision while cooking as the attacks are so common? Can you give examples of where you have injured yourself while cooking?
The same issues would apply to any activity where you can score for supervision.
Havew a look at the section on "Safely" in the PIP Claim guide
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip
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I'm afraid the risk to others must be a direct result of your conditions, your not doing something for your son, for example preparing a meal, would not count.
The assessment is bout your problems with completing the activities and any risk of harm to you that your conditions might represent, so for example; think about how your blacking out effects your ability to cook, how often does it happen and are there triggers that are linked to preparing food? Can you reasonably say that you need supervision while cooking as the attacks are so common? Can you give examples of where you have injured yourself while cooking?
The same issues would apply to any activity where you can score for supervision.
Havew a look at the section on "Safely" in the PIP Claim guide
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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