Should I tell PIP about my surgery?

Hi, I have a range of health and mobility issues anyway, and had a mastectomy on 3/12/19. Ive done the rounds of PIP assessments and reassessments over the last year sincec getting m my foot rebuilt, but am frankly not coping or mobile at all yet, cant use my right arm properly, and wont be able to carry the rucksack I rely on as a portable office for my job. I am waiting for oncotyoe results to know if I wil require chemo. OK I know Im rushing to sort my life out, but is anyone able to advise about whether to tell them now, or just sit tight until they get onto me later this year, My other condition is incurable.

I fall asleep regualrly during the day, cant concentrate, fprget what Im doing and the only thing I can relate it to is what it was like after having the kids and feeling Id lost my brain. I cant carry things, or walk without pain, struggle to do up bras and sort out dressings, and havent cooked anything at all in past month other than a bowl of soup in a microwave. When should I expect more of myself, feel like Ive disappeared.

 

 

  • Hi poland,

    If you report a change to PIP you'll have to go through the whole process of a reassessment, including the huge form. 

    If your surgery means your needs have changed, then you should inform them.

     

    Best Regards

    Taff

  • Yes.

    If available in your area talk to the MacMillan benefits advisor. I found them to be very helpful and they effectively wrote my application for me. 

    Just make sure you include everything on your last application form PLUS all the new informatin - use extra pages if you need to and obviously be truthful but be as negative as you can be. This doesn't come naturally to many of us but there's too much at stake to risk giving a rose-coloured view of your situation to someone who will be looking for any excuse not to give you the benefits to which you are entitles.

    Good luck

    Dave