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3 years 3 weeks ago #267664 by Fencehouses
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Hi Everyone
I will Bullet point my situation I am
Male
63yo
Retired voluntarily do to my condition
Morbidly Obese 26stone
Astmatic
Early osteophytosis bilaterally in Right hip
Arthritic Right Knee
Enlarged Liver
When employed I was constantly taking over the counter pain killers and also using alcohol for pain relief .Now retired i take no medication but still use alcohol daily -Night Time=
I have trouble climbing stairs and also struggle to walk without using a stick or objects such as walls and furniture .
My wife assists me in the shower for lower limb washing and drying and also putting on shoes and socks .
my questions are due to the fact I do not have regular Dr appointments or use pain killers will this bar me from claiming pip ? would my chance of making a claim be improved if I started seeing Dr more ?
Any advice would help .
Thank you N
I will Bullet point my situation I am
Male
63yo
Retired voluntarily do to my condition
Morbidly Obese 26stone
Astmatic
Early osteophytosis bilaterally in Right hip
Arthritic Right Knee
Enlarged Liver
When employed I was constantly taking over the counter pain killers and also using alcohol for pain relief .Now retired i take no medication but still use alcohol daily -Night Time=
I have trouble climbing stairs and also struggle to walk without using a stick or objects such as walls and furniture .
My wife assists me in the shower for lower limb washing and drying and also putting on shoes and socks .
my questions are due to the fact I do not have regular Dr appointments or use pain killers will this bar me from claiming pip ? would my chance of making a claim be improved if I started seeing Dr more ?
Any advice would help .
Thank you N
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3 years 3 weeks ago #267681 by Gary
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Hi Fencehouses
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is.
Welcome to Benefits and Work
We cannot answer your question as we do not know you, we do have a PIP self-tester where you can check for your self if you would be eligible. www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-indep...nt-pip/pip-self-test
PIP is not awarded because of the condition but rather the limitations that result and prevent a claimant from completing a range of everyday activities.
We do have a very good guide to help you apply for PIP if the self-tester states that you may be eligible; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip#claims
Gary
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is.
Welcome to Benefits and Work
We cannot answer your question as we do not know you, we do have a PIP self-tester where you can check for your self if you would be eligible. www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-indep...nt-pip/pip-self-test
PIP is not awarded because of the condition but rather the limitations that result and prevent a claimant from completing a range of everyday activities.
We do have a very good guide to help you apply for PIP if the self-tester states that you may be eligible; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip#claims
Gary
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3 years 3 weeks ago #267693 by LL26
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Hi Fencehouses,
To continue from Gary's advice, if you do decide to claim PIP, then it is always a good idea to visit the doctor around the same time as you claim. (Or equally physio/consultant etc.) This means that there is then that at least the GP etc is more aware of your condition as of the time of your claim. It may be easier to sort out medical reports etc before you make the claim, then you will have everything ready, if you do decide to claim.
I hope this helps.
LL26
To continue from Gary's advice, if you do decide to claim PIP, then it is always a good idea to visit the doctor around the same time as you claim. (Or equally physio/consultant etc.) This means that there is then that at least the GP etc is more aware of your condition as of the time of your claim. It may be easier to sort out medical reports etc before you make the claim, then you will have everything ready, if you do decide to claim.
I hope this helps.
LL26
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3 years 2 weeks ago #267749 by denby
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Hi Fencehouses, if you read through the guide you will find a section giving sample diary entries and a template. It is really really good to do a diary and you or you wife can write this up -typed is good- to show how you struggle with the various activities such as washing and dressing or walking. They actually like these and you don't have to fight or pay a doctor for it, just truthfully do it yourself.
Worked for our daughter.
best wishes,
Denby
Worked for our daughter.
best wishes,
Denby
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