Hi everyone, here is a link to my weekly newsletter, I am adding a PIP section due to the increase in questions/feedback, please feel free to check it out if you are interested: charlieanderson.substack.com/ Thanks EVERYONE for watching and commenting! We will WIN! I send this weekly so its quicker to get updates and I chat about my life that week. Hope this helps as well x
Keep going Charlie, the system is the problem, as we know going through this process. I first claimed Pip, in 2016, it's a journey for sure, Im at Mandatory Reconsideration stage, after a review I asked for😮, I know I have made a mess of form cos of pain, fatigue, I rushed it, it's a head breaker!! Fighting On #pipQueens
Hi Charlie I wonder if I could please ask a question? I am writing my son’s pip review for him as he has Autism ADHD and other conditions. When I write on the sheet can I complete the sections by saying (his name) then what he can’t do, as obviously I’m completing it and he’s not completing it himself. During his first application I wrote it too but I said my mum is writing and helping me complete this form. But after this we had to fight a year to get it and he got no points for reading and writing.
So pleased to have found your channel, have had such issues with ESA & PIP. I went from DLA in 2019, to have to apply for PIP in April 2019. I was attending an M.E. /Fibromyalgia support group, there was an older man without illness/disability, he was a carer for his wife with M.E. He had done many, many applications for ESA, DLA & PIP. He did my ESA late 2018 & I stayed in the support group, without a WCA, amazing. Got that news in early 2019, thought I could relax a bit, but the PIP form arrived😥😮 Anyway, I got standard PIP for both components, for 6 years, thought I should have more, but wasn’t prepared to risk losing it. I am now 62, moved to a sheltered bungalow last April, got an extra few months added to PIP, (during Covid, don’t know why) taking me to 2026. I have been warned I will get a review form around 2025 & dreading it. I have been done out of state pension at 60, have to wait until age 67. This means another 4 + years of ESA (possible move to UC) & wanting to keep PIP after my pension age. Hope I can find help on this channel🙏
This video is fantastic. I got awarded pip about two years ago and I’ve only just been notified of my review and to be honest, I’m a bit worried about it as I can’t afford to lose my pip I have chronic leukaemia, depression, and anxiety, epilepsy, Hypothyroidism and asthma. I can’t remember whether I made a photocopy of my PIP application form or not I forgotten to tell you that I also Have dyslexia and rely a lot on my mum to help me. Your video has made it seem so simple and I hope it is when I receive it.
Incredibly helpful, thank you. I was turned down initially (ptsd, anxiety etc), but was awarded enhanced rate for daily living and lower rate for mobility when I requested mandatory reconsideration. I had help from a senior welfare officer for the initial application that was turned down, but handled the MR myself. Have been given 2 weeks to complete and send in my review, so have found your channel incredibly helpful. If I can help you at all re helping people applying for help re mental health, I’d be happy to do so.
@@acquiesce100 a lot of my symptoms have worsened, so I've mentioned in what ways in each box. I've found it best to put something down if at all possible though, even if it's just something like 'not really much change, I still find this very difficult', as it shows you've made an attempt. Hope you get on OK 👍🏼
Hi Charlie I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all you do for us warriors. I'm so glad I found you. My PIP review is due the end of the week I've been putting it off and even got an extension. This guide has been a huge help and I don't feel as anxious filling out the forms. Gentle hugs 🤗
“I promise this form is easy, compared to what you have already been through”. This is the reminder I need to keep my anxiety in check. Thank you, Charlie. I’m new to your channel and barely a few minutes into this video and I already know this information and the way it’s presented - specifically this quote - is going to help me to keep calm and focus on what is necessary through this review. Thank you. I really appreciate it 🙏💚
Hey Davie, how are you? You are more than welcome, its good for me to work in any way I can. So its win win! Take care of yourself Hopefully chat soon Charlie
Hi Charlie. Had my review form in February 2023. Got my decision last week . 11 and 8 points for each section. I wish I'd found your channel last year. I'm slowly going through you list of vids to help with my appeal. Thanks for you help and effort.
Hi I am going to have to appeal as well would you have any advice on where to start i was told to go to GP and fill a form in to request my medical history takes up to 4weeks and send that in? any help is appreciated thanks.
Am so glad I found your channel, as they have texted me to say my review will be coming to me within 2 weeks, nothing much has changed for me, except my back has gotten worse and can hardly .ove or walk, I get around with my mobility scooter and taxi's. Thanking you in advance Charlie 😊
@@JenniferHutchinson-m2uI got a text last Monday morning saying my pip review form has been sent but didn’t say within the next 2 weeks? And to have it back by the date they say? Do you think I should phone them as it’s not clear whether a form is on its way or it’s already been sent out …..I hate that they haven’t even given me any notice that a review was even due, it’s sending me into a right panic 😩
Charlie do you have any advice or experience in filling out a renewal form? Would it be suitable to simply put "No change" in all the boxes if that is the case? When reading the forms it can be interpreted that you only give details if there are no change. I'm not sure about this, if it is a trick or something.
I know this system is difficult for the vast majority of people, but it is so important to just state the facts of how your illness affects your daily life. It's a lot more straight forward and simple if you just answer the questions you are asked, and not waffle on about other things as it will not help your outcome. I wish it was a better system, but this is what we have. PIP can make your life easier as you can then afford maybe a taxi sometimes, or even a cleaner once a week.... and a blue badge is a game changer when you go anywhere in a car.
YES!!!!!!! YES!!!!! 100% Yeeessssss! Thank you sooo much for commenting on this. I never looked online about PIP until Wendy (the Tribunal lady) told me about it. I cannot believe how much wrong information is out there. My plan is to be really strict about the comment son here and ensure if someone is giving the wrong information, in the nicest possible way, I correct it. Thanks again for commenting Charlie
I’m very stressed out I have a OCD and anxiety and I’m physically not feeling well my both knees need a replacement in few years and I have lost my tribunal with Universal Credit even the welfare person was sitting down during the hearing and she didn’t say a word. I don’t know who to trust I was frustrated after the hearing and I couldn’t sleep that night so I had to take 7 anti depressants tablets to get sleep the doctor said that I was lucky to survive I could have been dead I have a tribunal for PIP on the 16 this month I don’t know what is going to happen
@@emadeita1 You need to state very clearly how your disability affects your day to day life and mobility. Go through the points, and have your answer for each point ready, for example..... i need help washing and drying my feet as i cannot bend, and i have to hold on to the safety rail in my shower.
Hi Guys I found this video really helpful. I just wanted to say with a cost of living crisis, NO ONE NEEDS to pay for advice on completing ANY government form. Wherever you live, you'll have access to a local advice centre. It could be a Citizens Advice centre where you'll be able to book an appointment and am assessor from that charity will help you with everything that you need. Videos on RU-vid are good for info but you don't and shouldn't be paying anyone
Hi just thought I would tell you I watched this video and I won my review they even gave me the enhanced rate of every day living so I just wanted to say thank you I could not have done it without your help xx
This is a really helpful video! I do have one question: It’s asking us throughout if anything has changed. If we’re already on enhanced so not looking to get raised but rather just have it renewed, do we just write simply that things are still as they were if nothing has changed? Or should we fill it in with details still? This is one part I’m just feeling a little confused by.
I received my review form yesterday 4th january and your channel by some miracle came up on my YT page. This video has been a godsend and your advice priceless. Thank you Charlie x
@@CharliesJourney I will. You have taken away so much terror, all I need now is to actually get through to an 'agent' to get an extension on the deadline for sending it back. Thank you again xxx
Hi Charlie👋 New subscriber here! So glad to have come across you before I start the application process! I feel more informed and supported already just watching you here. Best wishes from a very frosty North Yorkshire today 😬💜🇬🇧
I’m stuck on the managing finances bit 😢 really don’t know how to add info for my review. Everything else has been so helpful and so easy to understand. Thank you so much for doing this Charlie ❤
I got my reassessment just before Christmas and didn’t have my previous one, so i called them on the 2nd and they sent it out and gave me an extention until mid feb!
I have just recently applied for a blue badge for my mum who gets disability and also enhanced mobility of PIP, her circumstances have now changed and she should be entitled to the enhanced rate of care also, as she has severe CFS (ME) and is bed ridden the majority of the time. When applying for her I found out that you are automatically entitled to a blue badge if you are awarded the enhanced rate of PIP in the mobility section with 12 or more points. She now has the blue badge and it has been a real life saver/changer for her and also family, friends and carers trying to help her get as near as possible to places, giving more leg room with parking spaces, it has made a massive difference.
Hi.Charlie I’m so glad I found your channel as I’m due a pip review now and just wondered if a review will alway generate a face to face assessment? My last one few years ago was like hell on earth and Im absolutely beside myself with worry.
I wish you well with your youtube channel Charlie, it is certainly needed as there is so much really terrible advice out there. I am sure in time your channel will get really big as more and more people are looking for help with their PIP claims. When i first applied 6 years ago my initial face to face assessment was horrible, but only because the lady that was doing it was abrupt, rude and not at all friendly. However, i did win PIP and then later when i had another face to face assessment when they reviewed my claim the lady i had that time was so lovely, friendly and so, so helpful.... at the review i had my PIP increased which was amazing..... i think the reason my claim was so successful was because i just stated how my disability affects my daily life and my mobility, and i didn't get side-tracked at all.
Hi, thanks so much for commenting! And I think you are right! Hopefully with the channel and the community we are creating we can really help people! Take care Charlie
Sounds like my previous review, had one review when they stopped it, just twisted what I was saying and made some of the things up so I'd have no hope of getting it. But the last review though was by them a new application for some reason ended up lasting approximately 2 and a half hours, was great and got the same level of award as I got when after taking it to tribunal (extended, which when going through the descriptors before the tribunal I kind of knew I'd be entitled to, with the advice of a support site, but sadly forgot which one it was).
I am so pleased you had some support, I think that is key. It does not matter where the support is from, so long as those people know what they are talking about! I am really happy you got it sorted, but wow you really had to fight for it. Thanks so much for sharing your story xx
@@CharliesJourneyPleasure and yeah I don't think anyone knows me as well as them to be honest, well I mean with some of the stuff then I say what it's like within that kind of thing like I miss days of eating my parents won't have a clue about that they'll just expect me to have missed meals because I'm too tired to bother doing anything.
I have just called pip today . I have put it off for so long. I have been off work since the end of April 80% spent in bed I had back surgery 12 weeks ago didn’t work. Spinal block steroid injections didn’t work now have spinal fusion surgery in two weeks. I have heds ibs . I was at my wits end today. Thank you for sharing these videos ❤
Really do appreciate you making and posting this, there is too much poor information on online public forums, I expect my review to be requested next summer , stressful...
Hey Smithy, Honestly, after going through the PIP process, the reviews is EASY! I promise and if you have not had many changes in your condition, its even easier. Drop me a message nearer the time if you have any questions. I am sure by then I will have a load more guides and examples of other peoples forms. So hopefully that will help reduce the stress for you Take care Charlie
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Thank you!!! Please please stick to the points! Thats how you win. I was in a Tribunal yesterday and it was BRUTAL. She kept trying to keep the individuals ON the points.....stick to the points!!!
Great video and advice Charlie. Been looking for years for someone to give me the exact details and help you have just given. I’m up for review of my PIP once again (3rd time) and panicking again and getting all anxious. Every time it comes to this, I just don’t know what to say without the waffle and excess pages of extra information. On my first application I think I submitted 20 pages of extra info. Don’t know if they ever read them but at least I got standard living and enhanced mobility.
Amira, you must have done great to get the level of PIP you did (sorry you are that chronically ill). If you get any questions or your anxiety is building up too much.....just drop me a message and we can chit chat. If you have a degenerative disease your review will be nice and easy, I know its easy for my to type this and its not easy to try and relax about this as they have our lives in their hands. I am 100% here if you have any questions! Thank you so much for commenting Charlie
Thanks Charlie for your reply. Really appreciate your offer for a chit chat especially nice to speak to someone who shares and understands what I’m going thru. X ❤
Hello! How are you? On your review, keep it simple. If there is no change then simply right: NO CHANGE in the sections. Make sure you fill in EVERY box though please. Good luck
Sorry, forgot to answer this bit...other payments are not relevant. PIP is not based on anything else in your life other than......how you condition impacts your daily living and/or mobility. I would advise you leave this out and focus on any declines OR improvements. Try really hard to stick to the important bits i.e. preparing food, etc. Good luck Charlie
Charlie, people also think that the more medication you are on, the more disabled you are. This is not the case. I am disabled but will not take any medication for many reasons and they accepted my reasons. Xxxxxx
This is really helpful video. Thank you. Recently, I’ve submitted my PIP Review form for mental health with conditions like PTSD, Depression, Anxiety and OCD. Everything is the same as it was before, except I had some new medical reports to submit, relating to oral care which came under Eating and Drinking. For the rest of the form, I wrote in every single box, repeating the same for each box, like, Everything is still the same. I still struggle with daily living as before and still need the same help. Something along those lines, but I fear now when they complete my PIP Review form it will come back as 0. When I asked a lady at a local charity, a lady there said, if nothing has changed, just state no change, but I noticed on the PIP Review form it’s different from the copy I was sent from the local charity which had a box you can tick, no change. So I feel while I’m waiting to hear back about my PIP Review, I should write up for each task, except Eating and Drinking how it affects me, but I wrote all this before and nothing has changed, so, I’m just repeating it all over again, adding a few more different examples from my dairy, and how a typical day affects me for each task. I’m getting anxious as I write this, imagining the worst case scenario. The charity that helped me apply for PIP is very busy, and I’m not sure they will be able to help me again, should I have to appeal. It’s so unfair, when your condition is still the same, except my oral care, PIP put you through all this all over again. When I submitted my PIP Review form, I took no chances and resubmitted existing medical reports, incase they don’t have them when making a decision about me, as well as new medical reports for oral care.
Hello! The local charity is correct, if there is no change, simply write 'no change' or tick the box for 'no change' For the one area there is a change you did the write thing and put in more detail. Did you check the points regarding Eating and Drinking and then word it in a manner that PIP will clearly understand? Thanks Charlie
It must be so nice to have a partner to help with everything you find yourself struggling with, then being able to state that they do those things for you on your PIP form, instead of living alone for years, doing everything for yourself because you have no other option, then losing PIP points because of it.
PLEASE MAY IT BE POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE MUSIC SO I CAN WATCH THIS....I am so grateful you're helping us. I'm going to use all your help with my review form. I have M.E but the background music is so hard for me to cope with while watching this vitality important video....my sensory overload can't cope. Most of us here are stressed, anxious and scared. We don't need pretty music....we just want the information. Thank you xx
@@dorothygale5032i have ME and I find it very difficult as well. Any RU-vid video that has background music I can’t usually watch it although Charlie is doing an amazing job and I’m so thankful for this video. Please don’t put background music on another ones xx
I feel like I have been through a rollercoaster after watching that. She knows what she is talking about, the music is not what you want to hear, so distracting and not needed! information is not fully upto date with the forms used and I would not agree with the use of your choice of words regarding the chair
Great video Charlie. My PIP review is imminent when I was awarded pip it was through tribunal so I am dreading my review as my pip is for anxiety so struggle to answer the questions 😒
Prior sitting to cook I’d stand! Which I learnt the hard way! I’ve got arthritis in multiple joints as well as unstable ankles! As I went to pick up the boiled veggies either my knee or my ankle gave way and I fell forwards! I managed to avoid the cooker ring! But scalded myself! Another time I was about to come down stairs and my joint gave and I came tumbling 3/4 of the way downstairs on my coccyx. Now I make sure to hold the bannister rails!…I’ve edited as my word blindness was playing silly buggers!..
Hi Charlie a new subscriber here love the hard work your doing to help us people. My question is should you have to send evidence with the review form or would they remember the evidence from when you first sent in your.claim.
I have just received my review form. Which makes me feel physically ill as I have problems, with worry and, anxiety and it has set off olfactory hallucinations. However I am going to try your method of filling the form out and fingers crossed. Did you send any evidence off with this ladies form?
Hi Charlie, I need to hand form in this week (this Friday). Can you please shed any light on following. 1. As space is limted in the sections can I include a word document like you've written and make reference or is it a must to hand write on form?? As due to list of health issues and medication the additional notes section is 70% full already and I am now commencing to fill in Section 3: onwards. 2. I have got lots of discharge letters from A&E, my specialist letters (Renal), CBT discharge letter and current treatment on ankle, since initial assessment. Is it still advisable to have a letter from GP (It's done, but some detail is wrong so hopefully should be sorted - but 100%). LASTLY - HUGE Thanks, I would love to give you a big hug (after pain meds kicked in) thank you for guidance - Your a RockStar xx
Hi, 1. If you have filled the space you are putting too much detail. People only take in about 10% of written word. Reduce so you get the important bits across. 2. Discharge letters are NOT needed for a claim form (they will check with your GP about diagnoses. I only submit evidence in Mandatory Reconsideration and Tribunals. Focus on the POINTS Watch this one, I think this is my best guide to date and the points are in the description of this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VYDYTX2Ml1Y.html Good luck xx
Thanks Charlie for your help and info but I must point out. I was that intent on listening to you that I had not noticed your underwear on the radiator, until that is you mentioned them, then they was all I could see :) . Keep up the great work.
Can anyone advise what to write if there haven’t been any changes?. My son has autism and his condition and difficulties have stayed the same. He currently gets enhanced and I am worried about failing him by writing ‘no change’
Thank you so much for taking the time to record this❤ May I ask, my daughter is a GP and is writing a support letter for me. Do I add her details to the professional section? or upload her letter as supporting evidence? I am on-line as I can't write (arthritis). Thank you.
Hi, I am sorry but there is NO point in including a letter from your daughter as it will not be taken into account. It does NOT matter what your loved ones qualifications are. PIP will not take it into account. Sorry, it needs to be an independent medical professional Good luck Charlie
It’s a vicious circle with eating. It gets to the point you feel faint then opt for junk which isn’t going to give you the sufficient energy your body needs. I wish I could cook a big healthy meal but live alone. Draining!
Lucas, you are right! Its a nightmare. I need to drop some weight (weight gain = pain on my joints) but I am eating crap at the min. Hope you are as ok as possible Charlie
hi charlie how do you prove that your child has never been out of the house on her own ,got a letter from social worker stating this but is this enough ,planning a journey
Due to my many different health conditions spanning over 40 years, I am unable to cook a conventional meal using pans etc so I HAVE to use a microwave yet so many people have said to me (including the benefits advisor who helped me fill out the form) that you must put down that your partner does these day to day things for you but what if you are not fortunate enough to have a partner, what are you in reality meant to do, starve??
What if I can cook 30% of time? My husband does the majority and even helps me when I cook as can’t chop without aid or use hob (drain veg etc I am unable to do even on good days? I saw we meant to write about majority so do I leave out good days- sorry I’m so confused thank you for your videos and time x
Hi just found your channel I have epilepsy since birth been on epilepsy meds since birth now I have osteoporosis through the medication now DWP say osteoporosis is not a disability but I have broken bones in the t 7 of spine is there a chance to get the enhanced rate
Hi Stuart, I have not set up my consultancy thingy yet......I massively lack in confidence with anything I deem as 'techi'. Please email it across to me: charlieisdisablednotdead@gmail.com And I will take a look for you :)
3:50, sorry just seeing some of these diagnosis. As someone who has HSD(hEDS diagnosis pending rheuma referral only can be years with the NHS atm), your Client might want to look into EDS, especially hEDS. Not sure if this is even something they would have the mind for just thought i would mention it in case they arent aware of it.
Thanks for the information. I have a review coming up can you tell me if there is another phone call assessment after you have filled in the review forms, like when you first apply? Thanks
Yes I’m also wondering as I had a face to face assessment a few years back and after I fill out the review form will have to have another face to face ?
One thing I don’t understand is where it says tell us if there’s any changes if I write those things, they were also on my previous form does this mean there’s not a change and I shouldn’t write it down?
Charlie, i wonder why i keep reading that people are saying things like 'i didn't get PIP even though i sent them tons of evidence about my illness'....... it's like they just don't understand that it's not your illness that gets you PIP but the way your illness affects your every day life. Sending reams and reams of paperwork isn't the way, one person said they actually put all their evidence of their various illness's in a box file and sent that through the post with their PIP form and were astonished when their claim was refused.
This is what is bothering me most at the moment. I had no idea how much miss information and understanding there was about PIP. I spend most of my time linking with people having to explain exactly what you just said. I think once people have someone they can talk to who truly gets it and can explain to them using their personal circumstances as examples. Then they get it. But until then there are so many knobheads on social media giving out the wrong information that is hindering peoples claims. Thank you so much for commenting!!! Charlie
Hello Charlie, I received enhances PIP for the past 8 years (my last review was 3 1/2 years ago. I am now 61 and got a message that i am due to review again !? I read that the try to stop or reduce People on PIP before they get 65. I am worry about that ! PIP is the only Benefits i get (because my wife works full-time) without PIP we could not afford our £750 Rent
I presently have enhanced PIP now up for renewal. I now live alone and my Adult Social Care (paid for) has been stopped. To keep in the system I have one hour a week reduced from two visits a day. I am going to struggle filling in the form because. I only get by! Not sure what to do. During co-vid my son was here and helped cook clean etc. Any of the people making comments do you have advice?
Hi I’ve watched your videos and my pip review is due back in 3 wks can I get your help. I’m really stressing out as every time I’ve done it for the last few years they have put my points down. So I need help to get the pip I need. Look forward to your reply. X
Just come across your video from one month ago. I’ve not even got half way through and I’m ticking more boxes that fit my ailments exactly. I never knew. I have severe arthritis plus plus plus. I think I need your help.
Fantastic!!! Please can you watch this one as I REALLY focus on the points, it will really help you: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VYDYTX2Ml1Y.html
Is that the 6 page light-touch review form your talking about? I'm also wondering if "No change " is all you have to write in the boxes. I read somewhere you might have to add a bit more info. Hopefully someone will know what to do.
@@user-by1wx4kz9j Yes maybe it would be best if she explained in more detail exactly how her disability impacts her life even if it's not changed much since her first assessment, she may realise how she is now more fatigued because of the pain than she was earlier. Thank you for replying
Hi, if there is no change, please just write: NO CHANGE In every box under each question. You do NOT need to write about the condition again as they already have that on record. Keep it simple and remember the guidelines are: If there is no change, please write 'no change' The only time I would write more detail is if your friend did not get the write points last time. Like I did in this guide, the lady canNOT cook. But she did not get the correct points, so I filled in the detail again stating the fact and linked it to the points system. I hope this helps Charlie
15:58 I told the lady today for my phone review that I don’t eat because of my vomiting/nausea through the day I eat just dinner as this true I’m over exhausted and don’t have the energy to make or grab something to eat, now all I’m thinking is no points and that is terrible.
You can state that you struggle alone & get no help because that Doesn't work against you. Getting no help isn't your fault so they can't or shouldn't hold that against you anyway. Even IF they did. Which I highly doubt they would. Then taking it to appeal if mandatory reconsideration didn't work. Would surely see the wrong in that. I remember the original pip form questions clearly state ," if you were to get the help you need , even if you aren't getting any help at all". I get very little help myself nowadays but I still struggle with my health problems. My review is due in December after a 5 year award. So I'm hoping for my award to be the same rate as now. But hopefully this time for lot longer period. All the best 👍
These review forms are different than the actual application then, I thought I going nuts but anyway thanks for the info, I wish I knew this in June last year, 0 points after my telephone assessment (even after writing all the aids, alarms for prompting and help from my mother with my finances. I can't use bath or shower, so sit on side of bath to have a sink wash... I shower at mums a couple times a week cos she has a kitted out wetroom), 0 points after my reconsideration and now waiting for tribunal... nightmare. Also, I'm gonna be a pain, what link should I click on for template; I must be a blind dumbass for not seeing it. If your assistance helps someone win and they win their PIP case, they could at least offer you something for your time cos some people are given thousands in backdated claims (but that's what I'd personally do for all the assistance given).
Richard, I haven't learnt how to upload a document in the description....you not blind LOL. If you drop me an email at: charlieisdisablednotdead@gmail.com I will email it across - just remind me you want the review document (or the tribunal one) please Thanks for commenting, great to hear from you again. Also, based on how you come across, you are never going to get the points for budget.....it sucks but they won't give them to you.
Thanks for sharing this advice on PIP reviews. Please can you kindly let me know how to download the templates, etc? Do still offer assistance to complete PIP review paperwork? Thank 😊 you.
Hello, I am so sorry I have not learnt how to load them in the descriptions.....I am good at PIP but crap at tekki stuff LOL. If you email me at: charlieisdisablednotdead@gmail.com I will send them across, I am about to log off so it will be tomorrow now. I am at capacity for pro bono clients at the moment, I am setting up a system so people can book for assistance or to review the paperwork and give feedback. I should have that in place by Wednesday 8/11/23. If you email me and let me know your deadline and if you have any urgent questions, I will really try to help you :) Thanks Charlie
@@CharliesJourney I’m ok thanks Charlie, just received a copy of DWP’s response to Tribunal , I now have my assessment notes and only had a quick look at it and there are a lot of ‘mistakes’ said and reported, so I need to get energy together and go through it properly. Take care Liza x
I’m very stressed out I have a OCD and anxiety and I’m physically not feeling well my both knees need a replacement in few years and I have lost my tribunal with Universal Credit even the welfare person was sitting down during the hearing and she didn’t say a word. I don’t know who to trust I was frustrated after the hearing and I couldn’t sleep that night so I had to take 7 anti depressants tablets to get sleep the doctor said that I was lucky to survive I could have been dead I have a tribunal for PIP on the 16 this month I don’t know what is going to happen
Honestly, when I read this....I thought 'sh#t'. Please tell me you have someone supporting you? Have you gone through the points to see where you score? I have so many questions for you.....for example: how severe is your OCD? Will you be attending the Tribunal? If you want, email me the answers: charlieisdisablednotdead@gmail.com I am so sorry but Tribunals SUCK. AND please NEVER take that many meds again.....your body can go without sleep (it sucks), do a call for help. You are NOT alone in this, we are here for you xx P.S If you email me, be blunt in the email and remind me of this comment (as I get a lot of emails.....but when you remind me of yourself (even if you repeat what you have written here...I WILL remember you xx)
Hi, have you got the points printed out so you can practice and help keep you on track? Honestly that is the main reason why I win all the time. Good luck and if you can please let me know how it goes Charlie
@@CharliesJourneyYeah that's a really great idea just done that actually, thanks for the response! I just had a conversation with my Dad who helped me with the form (well he actually wrote it and explained its been written by him and I sign for it, as both my parents know exactly where I am with my health) said he can't remember if he put asthma down as a health condition, which it is and actually have an asthma review on Monday as it happens lol. Have as well monthly blood tests a common one that keeps cropping up is vit D deficiencies (but thats pretty common) why I've been prescribed Adcal and forgot the iron ones that I'm on because of sometimes I get a bit anaemic.
Hi, Don't worry about missing one condition as the key thing is how your life is impacted......that's the critical bit and what they base everything on. Good luck and stand your ground.....do not let them make you agree to something that is NOT your actual life! If you can let me know how it goes! Ooo and do not forget, the points you get will NOT match your life. Appealing is just part of the process.....so prepare yourself for that (of course you can totally ignore me LOL). Take care Charlie
@@CharliesJourneyThought by comparison to how I thought it might go, actually went really well. Won't know until get the result but know that if not to get a copy of the report otherwise I suppose its like shooting maybe into the dark with the MR. Also like I said in a comment of another of your shorts videos, doesn't matter if you film them lying down as long as you feel comfortable and again like I said it shows people they're not alone (were days when I had the ileostomy I had to get up if I wanted to or not, because I'd typically wake up when I'd had an accident lol I mean with toilet stuff nah you're by no means alone in any respect, me and say who ever IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) likely would attest to that, though I don't have IBD myself, I have polyposis essentially meaning that if I'd not had the large bowel removed (had a J pouch to make a replacement rectum) I'd have inevitably died of bowel cancer. Was having a discussion on one of the can't remember if was a J Pouch support group on FB, but when you've had fissure(s) tiny tears in the anus because I typically strain, I know I shouldnt especially when it hurts going to the toilet I can't really help it ugh its horrible. But when they start healing you just want to scratch your butt lol had some in hysterics on FB saying that I've sometimes looked behind me when walking or whatever and scratched my bum through my clothes lol.
Ahhhhh I have had fissures too!!! TEAM FISSURES lol Just to clarify about the MR. Its not like shooting in the dark, plan that you NEED to do this. When ever I work with someone, I always manage their expectations that we will have to do an MR. No matter how well you communicate they NEVER give you the right points (well I have only seen that once....and I do not count that as its never happened since). Please please do the MR. They are so easy compared to everything you have been through so far! Good luck, hope to hear from you soon Charlie
hi i have cronic pain and have sufered for years on nhs pain meds i recantly swap to a medical cannabis treatment and i works great would this stop me getting pip as i dont take any nhs meds any more
I go through mental health, my worst time of life was I didn’t know about PIP. I had to go through everything you can name it as my mental state was extremely bad and PIP interview had taken me out completely, I felt helpless no one could help me because I was not able to explain anything anymore. I became bed ridden. Now after 4 years I’m just about 50% improving because nothing else matters anymore except some peace. I can’t show my inner self, but if it was possible people could understand me. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢. I just want to be normal again so that I never have turn to this part of life again. I’ve come along way, I don’t want drop again because of this. So many people don’t understand how PIP works, so thy criticism is always there. My mental health and physical health is not 💯 yet but all benefits give me more stress and anxiety. 😟 mentally unstable me. I alway struggle of saying I’m not okay. Which leads to misery for me after. You can’t see mental damage in obvious circumstances. 😢I don’t think I can ever explain my self that’s how much harder life gets for me. Over thinking is a mental disorder. I blank now my brain is shattered.
Hi, thank you so much for sharing. It is soooo difficult dealing with invisible illnesses. It makes it so much harder as people cannot see how poorly you are. Please do NOT give up. You are not alone, there are soooo many people that truly understand how you feel Take care of yourself Charlie
hi everyone if someone responds for my question I'd greatful cause it's really tricky and hard I've received my pip review due to end my pip they said that " the information in this letter is about them and so we use the word "YOU" as if we were writing to them directly.my question is I'm filing it out the form when fill it out should use "I or SHE thanks a lot
Hi I got 11 points altogether but they split it and said that 6 was for one part and the other was for 4 mobility I struggle to socialise with other but because I can where there there's loads of toilets but if I go out it's different cuz I have to ask and they refuse me and the toilets are not clean but at work there is four toilets and they are clean and I can use every one of them whenever I need but because of this they said they disagree and said I can go and socialise
Hi Charlie, great informative video. I need some advise… I am filling out a PIP form for my family member and they have to sign the declaration. Can I print their name and date it for them on the declaration? As long as they give their signature?
Hello, YES you can. That is what I have done for lots of people i.e. print their name and date it, then they just sign it once they are happy. Good luck and remember, I am here if you have any other questions! Take care Charlie P.S Please say hello to the person you have filled the form out for and let them know I am thinking of them!
@@CharliesJourney thanks Charlie, that’s a relief. Have you heard someone being a PAB? Just discovered it today but haven’t found much info about it, I think it’s for people who aren’t appointment but can help answer the questions for the applicant
Hey, no I have never heard of a 'PAB'. I know there are a few places and companies that offer help. If possible check the reviews before linking with them Take care Charlie
All of my meds are missing and doctor history from my decision according to them i don't take medication! how can this happen surely they would say pending your doctors information coming in we will update your claim not just go ahead with the decision anyway! and award a yes but minimum everything! does this make any sense? any help is appreciated as am going to have to appeal this myself I think.
Hi Charlie, your videos are very helpful i am wondering if you can help with a grey area question The Government says in most of its benefit schemes you can work and you will get help with ESA, PIP, Universal Credit, housing & in the forms it says you can do 16 to 20 hours a week and your other benefits will be unaffected & you can work for an employer, self employed, or have their own business and set their own hours around their chronic illness so 1 if you worked and decided to claim a benefit allowance and had failing health could you get any points or would it be a flat zero ? 2 if you were to ill at the start of your claim for benefit then the government encouraged you into trying to get a job but you still have failing health could you get any points or would it be a flat zero ? but yes also to know were you put this type of detail in any of your forms for ESA PIP Universal Credit housing tied to your illnesses and how your limited ability would effect you. If anyone else can point me to the right direction on this info would be helpful also Thanks :)
In my experience with UC they are never happy, 16 hrs is not good enough for them, they're always pushing you to find full time employment. How the hell can I do that with my chronic illness. It is torture, my health deteriorated just being on UC constantly being on my back for their pittance payment
@@ivy-111 hey their It comes to my conclusion that for you becoming ill working and having a chronic illness and work the lines seem very blurred and unfair because by no means are unable body people the same as someone who is able. Can you tell me in what ways they do try to push you into more hours ? is it by letter ? text message ? or do you have a disability adviser that is pushing you ? or is it a job coach ? Its annoying that under UC you get a limited allowance weekly but if your chronically ill on ESA LEGACY or NEW Style ESA and in the support group although you can get more but apparently your wrote off and unlikely to work again so i wonder if you got a job being chronically ill but being in the group unlikely to work if they would reduce your weekly allowance even though you would meet the requirement for being chronically ill ? i wish one day we will get a government that creates a disability benefit were its not intertwined with anyone on job-seekers ESA ESA new Style Universal credit my feeling is these are more to persecute those who are chronically ill Disability living allowance the original was better than PIP people need the government to bring back something like the independent living fund so you do get support to work if you want to feel like you take part in society if anyone has any more information on this please reply thank you
Hi, I had phone assessment 22 Dec. Just watched your video and worried now because woman asked me how long it took for me to walk 2 metres....Took me by surprise so I stumbled and said I don't know maybe 3 minutes? I explained I can only walk a couple metres at a time...and only if within arms length of a wall or piece furniture etc....but I felt like she was trying to trip me up. I've been on pip since 2020. High rate on both. Major stroke in 2019. Left side affected. Can't use arm...leg barely...drop foot. Spasticity. I can't lose PIP. I'm waiting for them to send me the report, I requested it yesterday. Hope I've not blown it !!
Hi, the way you explained it in your comment is FANTASTIC. They have moved from bus lengths to asking people how long it takes to walk. NONE OF US time ourselves!!!! I think you did great. Just be ready to appeal it if they did not fairly record your information. Unfortunately, she was trying to trip you up. But the furniture explanation was brilliant xx If you can, let us know how it goes xx
@CharliesJourney hi..I received copy of report today. Looks like she has been truthful what she's written . Looks like 12 points for daily living...and 12 for mobility...yeh !!.... marked down on points for daily living..I got 17 last time. But depends on PIP now to review report...it could change couldn't it ?....🫣
Had txt today saying they've made their decision. Will here within 2 weeks.....dont think that's a good sign do you? Made decision within 9 days. I'm expecting the worst....
hi finally some help I have arthritis I my back have severe mental ilness and breathing problems and am only on standard pip they have been trying to stop me apealing by saying I will lose my pip if I lose the appeal I've been on pip for 5 yrs can you do a video on my symptoms pls as I do need to apeal the decision
Have you got any advice for people suffering with 'only' mental health issues? I've suffered with OCD for decades now, usually I'm quite capable of powering through but I've just been completely destroyed by a bad relapse the past six months and I've lost three jobs in as many months because I physically can't do it. I'm an emotional wreck and suffering with horrendous insomnia and depression to boot. The way that the questions are asked seems like it's almost designed to dance around mental health issues. Like for instance; yes sure 'I can' force myself to cook but most days I have absolutely no energy or willpower to do so. And yes, 'I can' wash myself, but the problem is I end up having numerous baths a day and spend hours in the bath as part of compulsive behaviour.
Hello, I think you are right. PIP seems to focus more on physical abilities and mental health is not taken into account as much as it should be. I think you do the same as anyone else. You clearly explain how much your condition limits you. About eating, you explain how many days a week you simply cannot cook. It does not matter if it is fatigue due to arthritis or due to depression. Fatigue is fatigue and is life changing! The first Tribunal guide I have online (for Wendy), we won due to her mental health NOT her physical conditions. The Judge, Doctor and Disability Specialist were extremely understanding. You have communicated how difficult it is for you in a EXCELLENT way here, you need to do that for PIP. But please please follow my guidance to ensure you get the right message across to them! Let me know if you have any questions and I will try and help Charlie
My son suffers badly with mental health issues and is dyslexic, could you please do a video on how to apply for PIP for people in his situation if you have that knowledge? I will be helping him in making the claim but don't know where to start as the form seems geared to people with physical disabilities. He is in desperate problems that I obviously can't go into detail about but I need help to help him
Hi, Of course I will. But, you are right. The challenge with PIP and how it current works is that it is very focused on physical disabilities. So, if he is 'abled bodied physically' he will not get any points for daily living. But, on planning and following a journey in the mobility section, he could be eligible. I wish you all the best and I will do the guide as soon as I can Take care Charlie
