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5 years 10 months ago #213706 by Vicky Anne Lord
PIP medical on Tuesday was created by Vicky Anne Lord
Can anybody advise me? Im so anxious about my assessment I have Physical and mental health issues...Fibromyalgia. Complex PTSD and neurological problems as I have pernicious anaemia. I have recently started using a mobility scooter as the pain I experience when attempting to walk sparks off panic attacks and my energy levels crash so bad I am unable to function. I have no support system whatsoever due to my issues. I was awarded low rate PIP two and half years ago. I always thought this was wrong due to my difficulties. I have absolutely nobody who i can ask to go with me to the medical and now I am thinking this is going to go against me. I am desperate for support however social services only deemed that i needed 4 hours a week support wwhich would work out that i would be able to " buy more hours from eleswhere than the cost social services charge . This i did. however due to the expense of buying a scooter and other disability costs i have to manage without as my priorities meant the scooter came first . please advise regarding going alone :(

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5 years 10 months ago #213748 by Gordon
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Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explain where everything is

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If you have conditions such Agoraphobia or Social Anxiety then attending on your own will likely count against you, also if you hoping for a Mobility award it will have an impact.

But it is what it is, you have to attend this assessment or your claim will be closed.

Gordon

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

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