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Appealing PIP

LDBWILLI
LDBWILLI Community member Posts: 22 Connected
edited September 2016 in PIP, DLA, and AA
I'm in the middle of appealing against  my PIP application and I must say what a carry on it is, I did not ask for a home visit but got one  so when I got all the paperwork back after my first reconsideration was declined and some of comment and recommendations the so called Health Practioner said were down right lies, she said I would benefit from using lightweight sauce pans and adaptable utensils. I have always stated that I can cook my husband does it all, it doesn't matter how light the pan is once it full of water and veg it's too heavy any way, they only scored me 2 points for needs help to prepare and cook a simple meal. I bloody sure they just put what ever they want and everything depends on their say so . It's a joke, I've read some of your stories and I can empathise.

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  • Chris_Alumni
    Chris_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 689 Pioneering
    edited December 2017
    Hi @LDBWILLI, welcome to the community. Sorry to hear of your difficulties with PIP, if you need any advice on appealing @Debbie_Scope may be able to assist.

  • tinki1609
    tinki1609 Community member Posts: 1 Listener
    Hi Hun I'm also going through a appeal for PIP
    i was recieviving both higher care and mobility on my DLA   I didn't get a house visit I had to go to a local place for my medical thingy. I had to hold my sister going into the place and clearly I was in so much pain when just sitting she commented. I said I had left my stick in my car as I thought I was parking in there car park but ended up across the road
    any ways. I had to decline the movements she wanted me to do from my waist down as it's way to painful she even put how weak my right hand and arm are
    i suffer depression and I am on the highest strength dosage but on my report back they said I was on low dosage and getting no help while I was on a waiting list ( still am) 
    any ways they also said even tho I walked in by my self slowly. I did not my sister had to help me in and out. And also said i walked slowly out by my self  
    they only offered my the slandered care as I am unable to bath my self fully and so on but only awarded me 4 points on the mobility

    i have lost my car , my little indopendence I did have and all the extra money I needed with help like paying a cleaner to come in my house and help and so on. Now even my housing is being put on hold   I have put in for a appeal against both care and mobility as I am unable to do little things even for my self and so on
    sorry to rant I just feel the pain every one is going through cos of these evil people who tell lies. 

    Elaine. 
  • Debbie_Alumni
    Debbie_Alumni Community member Posts: 932 Pioneering
    Hi @LDBWILLI,

    Are you carrying out your appeal on your own or have you sought some local advice? If you can get a benefits adviser on board they can help you with your appeal preparations. Also see the information we have on the Scope website about PIP and how to appeal DWP decisions. We link to other resources which you might find helpful.
    http://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/money/pip

    Please keep us posted on the progress of your appeal and please share with us anything you think might be helpful to other people going through the same process.

    Good luck
    Debbie

  • Debbie_Alumni
    Debbie_Alumni Community member Posts: 932 Pioneering
    Hi @tinki1609,

    What a nightmare for you also. You're doing the right thing by appealing. Are you preparing your appeal on your own or have you sought some advice on this? Sometimes it can help to get some face to face advice and help with the preparations.
    Either way it's good that you're challenging the decision. The appeal success rate for PIP at tribunal is really quite high (65%). It's worth following it through but if you need help along the way let us know and do share with us how things go.

    Good luck
    Debbie


  • LDBWILLI
    LDBWILLI Community member Posts: 22 Connected
    Thank you Debbie for the advice .....I've decided not to go to the high court appeal I've wrote everything in a 3 page letter on A4 ,they have acknowledged by post they have received my letter of appeal. The reason for not going is I've always liked to look smart my girls do my hair all the time and I wear false nails not flash but nice, but they would hold it against me and I don't see why I should go looking like a tramp. Hopefully they will let me know when it all be read in court.

    Regards


  • LDBWILLI
    LDBWILLI Community member Posts: 22 Connected
    Hi tinki1609
    I'm sorry to hear your going through the same problems as me, it's a nightmare I just don't know how these so called Health professionals can get away with telling so many lies , 
    I've have help throughout from my local disability forum right from getting DLA 7 years ago I'd of been lost without them. I hope all goes well for you do not give up as that's what they want. On top of all this carry on I found out earlier this year I've got COPD then last week type 2 diabetes no wonder I'm depressed but I won't stop trying.

    Take care LDBWILLI 
  • LDBWILLI
    LDBWILLI Community member Posts: 22 Connected
    Hi Debbie Voakes
    Can you advise me on Attendance Allowance im 65 next month but im not sure if I can claim it as my husband is working and will it effect my PIP 

    Cheers
    LDBWILLI
  • Debbie_Alumni
    Debbie_Alumni Community member Posts: 932 Pioneering
    Hi @LDBWILLI,

    Before you consider applying for Attendance Allowance, bear in mind that there are no provisions for mobility in AA. Please consider continuing with the PIP appeal because there is help with mobility in PIP. If you want to talk about this more I would be happy to arrange a telephone appointment with you to talk it through. You shouldn't not appeal for fear of how you come across at the hearing. Please at least talk to me or a local adviser before you give up on the PIP.
    email me with your contact details including your username and we can talk this through some more. helpline@scope.org.uk

    I'm sure our community agree that you should consider pursuing the appeal and we will all get behind you.

    Best wishes
    Debbie
  • LDBWILLI
    LDBWILLI Community member Posts: 22 Connected
    Hi Debbie thank you for your prompt reply sorry if I've given you the impression that I'm giving up on PIP not at all I just didn't want to go through sitting in front of a panel when I know that I'd get upset and probably cry like I did previously  that's why I wrote everything down on paper plus I've got a poor memory I will take it as far as I can. It's really nice to know I'm not on my one and great to chat to others on this site .

    LDBWILLI
  • Debbie_Alumni
    Debbie_Alumni Community member Posts: 932 Pioneering
    Hi @LDBWILLI,

    It's ok, I'm pleased to hear you're not giving up. I also received your email and will send a reply and then maybe we can have a chat on the phone.

    I'm really glad to hear that you're enjoying talking to others on the community. :)
  • dawnandt
    dawnandt Community member Posts: 4 Listener
    Hi I have also been rejected for PIP, I didn't even get one score, I cant write to you the reasons and why I have applied for PIP as I get too upset at the moment. I suffer with Trigmenal Neuralgia (TN).
  • LDBWILLI
    LDBWILLI Community member Posts: 22 Connected
    My goodness u must be in bits Dawn and this is a lovely forum with other ppl who are going through simular experiences when you ready to speak about it we will be here for you 
    LDBWILLI 
  • Chris_Alumni
    Chris_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 689 Pioneering
    Hi @dawnandt, sorry to hear of this. If you need to talk to someone on the phone about it please do call Scope's free helpline on 0808 800 3333.

  • Debbie_Alumni
    Debbie_Alumni Community member Posts: 932 Pioneering
    Hi @dawnandt,

    Sorry to hear about your PIP. If you want to talk about it and look at the options available you can get in touch with me or my colleagues at the helpline on the number posted above or email helpline@scope.org.uk.

    I also mirror what my good friend @LDBWILLI has said about how we are all here for you.

    Best wishes
    Debbie
  • shelliemarie
    shelliemarie Community member Posts: 57 Listener
    ldbwilli im appealing as they do lie and put different things down.can we talk
  • LDBWILLI
    LDBWILLI Community member Posts: 22 Connected
    hi shelly Marie ,tell me about it my sister went to her final tribunal and they turned her down for the extra point to have the mobility car they are not listening to claimants when we say Capita is lying. yes we can talk anytime I'm back from the lakes tomorrow 

    LDBWILLI 
  • LDBWILLI
    LDBWILLI Community member Posts: 22 Connected
    thank you Debbie for the kind words it's always nice to chat with new friends 

    LDBWILLI 
  • shelliemarie
    shelliemarie Community member Posts: 57 Listener
    message me so your sister went to the tribunal after the mandatory reconsiseration and not being nosy how many points did she get
  • 0898
    0898 Community member Posts: 21 Connected
    It took 3 tribunals to get my pip benefits and I was born with spinal fusion and it's progressing to my lower back and trapped my nerves,  I've had my review forms and sent them back but they said that they hadn't received it sent another sent back registered post but they completely stopped my benefits,  it's a tiresome fight for us all but the drug and alcohol abuse are deemed as important to them 
    I had a phone interview with them and they put me on the highest rate finally x 
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    Jimm_Scope Posts: 2,502 Scope online community team
    edited September 2023
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