Am not even going to apply for PIP - U.K. people

The whole process seems so daunting and it is loaded against you from the start. I don’t think I can take the stress of it.

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I think it’s worth trying if possible. Maybe see if someone from the mental health team can do the forms for you like one did for me

I didn’t want to apply because of potential stress and thinking I wasn’t going to get awarded it anyway, in the end they gave me basic rate in both categories without any face to face

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i managed to get PIP ,the forms a total nightmare to fill in …it also helps to get an opinion from your medical professional to back up your claim

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I applied and didn’t get it. Ita why I’m forced to work jobs I can’t do and can’t stick to. :triumph:

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It’s about 55 per week
I didn’t get it at first
Had to appeal.
But its cool wen they backtrack ur money n u get a lump sum.

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Go for it…!!! @anon35166066 …!!! U will surely get it…!!!

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Took me two attempts to get it. Tho for the most part my social worker filled most of the form in for me, i just signed it. No idea what he wrote. Mind you - they are sending me to a medical assesment after having it for a year, so knowing my luck i will lose it again. Yes, your right - it is stressful applying for it! I

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