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2 years 6 months ago #272227 by znekiwala
PIP without an official diagnosis was created by znekiwala
So I'm looking at applying for PIP, which I have been eligible for in the past on account of my ADHD, but because I started medication it was removed.
One thing in particular at my tribunal was the mention that some of my symptoms did not sound like ADHD but dyspraxia instead and because my PIP application was based on ADHD and not dyspraxia, I could not be awarded any points. My tribunal took place over the phone during covid so it wasn't great and I'm looking to try reapplying but based on not just ADHD, but dyslexia and dyspraxia as well.
Since then I have been doing further research into dyspraxia and it does seem like I may have it as I display symptoms such as a complete lack of coordination and balance, am very clumsy and constantly getting hurt, am hyper sensitive to touch, taste and smell, etc.
I have tried to get a diagnosis through my GP only to be told that diagboses for dyslexia and dyspraxia are not offered for adults through NHS.
I also cannot get a diagnosis through Access to work as I am a civil servant and this was removed for civil servants earlier this year.
Does anyone know if it is possible to apply for PIP without an actual diagnosis?
If it turns out this is the case, I'll have to somehow get together almost £1000 for a private assessment and I'm hoping to avoid this
One thing in particular at my tribunal was the mention that some of my symptoms did not sound like ADHD but dyspraxia instead and because my PIP application was based on ADHD and not dyspraxia, I could not be awarded any points. My tribunal took place over the phone during covid so it wasn't great and I'm looking to try reapplying but based on not just ADHD, but dyslexia and dyspraxia as well.
Since then I have been doing further research into dyspraxia and it does seem like I may have it as I display symptoms such as a complete lack of coordination and balance, am very clumsy and constantly getting hurt, am hyper sensitive to touch, taste and smell, etc.
I have tried to get a diagnosis through my GP only to be told that diagboses for dyslexia and dyspraxia are not offered for adults through NHS.
I also cannot get a diagnosis through Access to work as I am a civil servant and this was removed for civil servants earlier this year.
Does anyone know if it is possible to apply for PIP without an actual diagnosis?
If it turns out this is the case, I'll have to somehow get together almost £1000 for a private assessment and I'm hoping to avoid this
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2 years 6 months ago #272237 by Gary
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Hi znekiwala
Welcome to the forum.
You might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum
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.
Read about the reliability element in the guide benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip - if you cannot do something:
• Safely – in a fashion that is unlikely to cause harm to themselves or to another person.
• To a necessary and acceptable standard – given the nature of the activity.
• Repeatedly – as often as is reasonably required.
• In a reasonable time period – no more than twice as long as a person without a physical or mental health condition would take to carry out the activity.
then you should not be considered able to do the activity.
The fact that you can’t do the activity safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly or in a reasonable time, means you can’t do it at all for the purposes of the descriptors.
If you have any further questions, then please return to the forum.
Gary
Welcome to the forum.
You might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum
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.
Read about the reliability element in the guide benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip - if you cannot do something:
• Safely – in a fashion that is unlikely to cause harm to themselves or to another person.
• To a necessary and acceptable standard – given the nature of the activity.
• Repeatedly – as often as is reasonably required.
• In a reasonable time period – no more than twice as long as a person without a physical or mental health condition would take to carry out the activity.
then you should not be considered able to do the activity.
The fact that you can’t do the activity safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly or in a reasonable time, means you can’t do it at all for the purposes of the descriptors.
If you have any further questions, then please return to the forum.
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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