Face to face pip assessment

bluegirl52

hey, I have a face to face pip assessment on the 1st of August 😬 I’m nervous but it’s at 2.30pm and a 25 min drive so I’ll definitely be at my worst with my hip arthritis then, I don’t drive my manual car anymore but can borrow my sons and just take my time 😉

noddingtonpete

Hi @bluegirl52 have a look through the PIP posts on here - see the search results below

https://community.versusarthritis.org/search?domain=all_content&query=pip&scope=site&source=community

Hopefully give you some pointers

Good luck

Peter

bluegirl52

my face to face assessment wasn’t as scary as I was expecting, he didn’t rush me and listened to my answers and even elaborated on some. Today I received a txt to say I have been awarded pip, not sure at what level until I receive the letter but I had a little cry as it’s not about the money it’s about being believed that you do need that extra help, cause you do struggle and are in constant pain. 🤓😎☺️

Ellen

Well done @bluegirl52 I'm so glad to hear your appointment was much less scary that you had feared and that you have been awarded PIP.

I understand how you feel about being believed😊

If it's at a higher level it may be a passport benefit to other things including a Blue Badge so fingers crossed for you.

Ellen.

bluegirl52

hi, thank you so much ☺️ I’m pleased to say I have been awarded at the standard rate for both, but I will be asking for a mandatory reconsideration for the mobility as the claim that driving a automatic car means I’ve strength in my left hip to walk reliably 😳 I drive my sons automatic as I can’t drive my manual due to the arthritis in my hip 😬 I also had an assessment for blue badge and was accepted 😀

frogmorton

Brilliant well done you!!!😁 I am so pleased to hear a good story @bluegirl52

Toni x