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cjohn
Community member Posts: 14 Listener
I am deaf and suffer with mental helth issues i recieved my pip review letter yesterday plus the venue is at least 90 mintes away i cant travel that far certainly not on my own my support worker no longer works for the mental health therefore i have no assistance i am waiting for a self refferal to welfare community.but that could take weeks in the meantime what to do about pip
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Contact DWP and politely ask for a home assessment Explain the difficulties you have in travelling on your own, even if could.
If they get uppity about a home assessment, write in ASAP, after the conversation, with any supporting information, and request a home visit.
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Peasmold_01 said:Contact DWP and politely ask for a home assessment Explain the difficulties you have in travelling on your own, even if could.
If they get uppity about a home assessment, write in ASAP, after the conversation, with any supporting information, and request a home visit.
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