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PIP Claim?

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I had chemotherapy and radiotherapy for a rare form of anal cancer 3 years ago. I had to have the max dose of radiotherapy for 6 weeks. To add to the horrific treatment I ended up with sepsis and nearly died. I met a lovely man this week who had the same cancer as myself. He was very surprised I did not get offered PIP. I did not even know what it is was.  He said I should have received this as well as given a blue (Disabled) badge. Should I have been told about it? Should I have received it? And is it to late to claim it back after 3 years. If anyone can help me I will be extremely grateful. Many thanks. Steve.

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    Hi there ...

    From what I've learned the main points are .. can you wash / shower ... can you dress yourself ... can you cook a simple meal ... can you walk (with or without an aid I.e walking stick or crutches ) more the about 30 metres ( aprox) ...

    If you can't do any of the above you have a chance .. if you can, you won't be able to claim ... unlike D L A they've taken away, that was more about your condition ...  this is just my view on it ... but like telemando says ... do your homework first .. it may save you from huge form filling and face to face interview .. if you can do the above ...  but get advice about things like universal credit if your working age .. or attendance allowance if your pention age ... it's a nightmare now ... but good luck ... Chrissie  : ))

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    Hi there ...

    From what I've learned the main points are .. can you wash / shower ... can you dress yourself ... can you cook a simple meal ... can you walk (with or without an aid I.e walking stick or crutches ) more the about 30 metres ( aprox) ...

    If you can't do any of the above you have a chance .. if you can, you won't be able to claim ... unlike D L A they've taken away, that was more about your condition ...  this is just my view on it ... but like telemando says ... do your homework first .. it may save you from huge form filling and face to face interview .. if you can do the above ...  but get advice about things like universal credit if your working age .. or attendance allowance if your pention age ... it's a nightmare now ... but good luck ... Chrissie  : ))

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