HI 

I too have had to fill in a pip form -  I did it last year for my Rhumatoid Arthritis and Long covid - was turned down flat and given nearly no points - since then however I have been diagnosed with Bowel Cancer and have decided to challenge their deicison - partly as my assessor was a physiotherapist and seemed to have no idea about medical symptoms  and partly as their conclusion was not at all what I had said during my interview.

I spoke to a lovely person on the phone at the dwp who advised me to only mention my worst days - not even to reference my better days - which I think is where I went wrong last time - I tried to show that I was still capable of running my own life and even when things were difficult battling through - also to make sure to send copies of all my hospital appts and clinical notes - which  you can ask for from your consultant or gp, this is very important as it shows the whole picture not just the answers to the questions they ask.

Also they advised mentioning all medication even if you have had to stop taking it whist undergoing treatment say you have paused it rather than have stopped taking it. 

Hope that helps; 

fran

Sorry Fran

Just read my first post that you replied to. I think I was having a bad day. My question was whether DWP were making it more difficult to fill out the form and whether I really needed to include 'Buzz' words. However, you nicely answered this. Thanks. I hope my advice has helped you.

Kerry

Hi Kerry,

I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 13 years. I was advised not to fill out the application forms on my own, but to leave it to someone who was experienced in doing this. I was advised to contact the cancer advisory centre in the hospital, which was run by Macmillan, or the CItizen's Advice Bureau. 

I went to Macmillan and they were most helpful.

I hope that you're successful.

Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Kerry,

I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 13 years. I was advised not to fill out the application forms on my own, but to leave it to someone who was experienced in doing this. I was advised to contact the cancer advisory centre in the hospital, which was run by Macmillan, or the CItizen's Advice Bureau. 

I went to Macmillan and they were most helpful.

I hope that you're successful.

Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Fran,

I see that you have to re-apply for PIP this year. Please see my advice to Kerry above, as this is the usual advice given by the hospitals.

By doing this, you will hopefully be more successful this time.

Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Fran,

 I just wondered how you fared with your PIP application this time? - I hope that you were successful.

Kind regards

Jolamine xx