After previously being on Disability Living Allowance, I was told they were to stop doing that and replace it with PIP. The assessments were an absolute nightmare. Got 0 points on most questions and after several appeals, we attended a tribunal (this was a few years ago). That was one of the worst situations I have ever been in. The judge wouldn’t let my mother speak until the last five minutes, so we had to prepare beforehand what I was going to say. I got it in the end but the process was absolutely horrible. No one should go through that hassle, especially every three years.
You don’t get PIP because of your condition, you get awarded PIP because of how your condition affects your daily life. It’s a pain, but you have fight for it, believe me, I’ve done it twice. I’ve also helped a friend who won her tribunal even though I couldn’t be there. I’m currently helping two friends with their applications
I have autism and every single time I have a phone assessment they lie through their teeth and create a stressful stack of work for me. They get bonus money for it. It’s a huge conflict of interest. I also very rarely leave the house now and that won’t change based on them stopping my benefits.
I told them about my social anxiety and was told "You're not helping yourself are you" i told her maybe you shouldn't put ppl in this position who have never studied mental health nor suffered from it
I have anxiety and depression related to my autism..I went on a right nightmare of a battle with it..after a tribunal I won it for three years..then had to reapply, lucky the autism service I engage regularly got pip to do a paper base assessment..I have been awarded it for the next 10 years until my next review..I get enhanced daily living part as my anxiety is to the point of been debilitating me from day to day basis and standard mobility for not been able to follow routes from A 2 B without support aids
I applied for pip back in August 2021 of last year and my experience wasn't great either I had my telephone appointment with a pip assessor on the 17th October 2021 and my health conditions was Depression/Anxiety/Autism/ADHD and basically I attended the phone call appointment the assessor asked me questions again about my health conditions she seemed very nice however that was not the case for me I receive a decision about my pip through the post 6 weeks later and basically I all most broke down in tears and told me that they will not be awarding me pip i scored 0 points on each activity my report said basically I dont believe that you have these health conditions you seemed very confident in your appointment but I wasn't I was fucking nervous I was shaking and my voice was shaky and it even stated that I attend volunteering twice a week at my local charity shop but i dont engage with customers i just do the steaming upstairs I cant see anything wrong with your communication or any sign of anxiety or distress thats a load of bull shit and it all so said that my medication im taking doesn't cause any cognitive or memory impairments they said I have good memory and concentration but that wasn't true because I told the assessor that I struggle with ADHD and remembering appointments and things and that I struggle to engage with people because I would become aggressive and lash out at people they all so told me there doesn't seem any history of Autism but im on the autism spectrum so basically they was lying about my health conditions after being on Disability allowance all my life from being a child I got no pip money so the next step was to ask for a mandatory reconsideration and basically I heard a decision in the post again sent some more evidence off and about 7 weeks later got the exact same report so them a day ago I did a online appeal for a tribunal hearing and sent my ADHD diagnosis as evidence off because i only been diagnosed with combined ADHD for a month hopefully that will be enough evidence for them to award me pip it is true the system is so corrupt its not very nice when people dont believe you and you have to go court to prove yourself the system is so unfair its not fit for purpose the pip assessors i swear are not experienced there needs to be doctors doing them assessments because they know more and are more experienced hopefully I win my appeal
My heart goes out to you, phone appointments are useless obviously because they can’t see you in person but they can hear you, I bet if they saw you in person they’d put accept your claim immediately, it’s sickening how people don’t believe you have these conditions as well as being judged is really hurtful, wishing you all the best of luck and. I hope this works out for you xx
I’ve just started this PIP journey after years! Of being okay just on Lcwra UC but lately all the rises in everything that helps me I’m applying for the hell that is called PIP 😣 I’m Autistic, have anxiety, OCD, M.E/CFS, Hyper mobility, sensory overload and others. It’s f**king depressing that we have to go through absolute hell to get extra money so that we can have some independence while we are sick.
Yeah it's horrible how people don't understand the seriousness of mental health usually they'd say oh pull yourself together, or get over it, when no it's a lot more than what anyone thinks
@@artbridder I’ve only just had my PIP assessment and won’t know anything apparently for 8 weeks… ugh! It was changed to a telephone appointment so was a lot longer than the face to face.
First time I applied for pip the letter I got back essentially said. He is applying for a PHD and a person applying for a PHD cannot possibly be thick enough to have a mental illness. It was the most condescending and least professional letter I have read ever from a government agency. Like seriously, *itch what qualifies you to diagnose the existence of my mental illnesses.
For years I’ve had Enhanced living and standard mobility . I have both physical and mental conditions which aren’t going to get any better sadly . This time I’ve been awarded standard for both . I don’t know what to do now whether to appeal it or not 🤷🏻♀️. Don’t think I’ve got the energy TBH. I just want to know why I’ve been downgraded when my circumstances haven’t changed at all . Im sorry you have these difficulties , sound much the same as me . Mental health is an illness , a serious one at that , don’t let anybody tell you any different . Best wishes 💐
You're very welcome I really wanted this to be a positive video but it's not I hope it wasn't too upsetting or worrying for you, if you are seeing someone don't worry about the people they are lovely x
I’ve just appealed for pip. I had to get my helper to talk to them. Thank god I did. The man was extremely rude to both of us treated us like we are stupid. My helper is helping me she hasn’t got condition far I’m aware of. I’m just shocked How shite and currupt the system is. I just hope I don’t go to the judge.
I'm so sorry that happened to you, it's unbelievable how these people treat others nowadays. The lady I saw in person was so lovely but the lady I was on the phone with was a bitch. I hope your helper gives you all the support you need and I wish you the best of luck
Bit of advice get your doctor to fill in a factual report witch has all the questions on my doctor is great I have bipolo PTSD nerve pain in my legs lump on my brain I sent in supporting information from my doctor cpn care worker my doctor also told pip that Iam not fit for assessment so pip agreed if you have supporting information pip are ok it's the assessment people who are hard work but if your doctor does factual report it's hard for anyone to disagree with as it's a fact over opinion hope this helps
Im autisic with adhd anxiety low mood and hypothyroidism I applied recently getting the form soon Im already prepared to fight for it as my anxiety has gotten worse recently and i need the extra support Its horrible though that they basically make you jump through hoops just to get money you need When you broke down I wanted to hug you
Awww bless you, it still hurts to this day but I'm working now which I'm proud of and taking part was the biggest mistake I've ever made, I'll never do it again, but I hope this works for you x
@Emily's got talent considering all the horror stories I get it completely! This is the only time I'm going for it and only because it means I can get a grant to help with college
How long did you wait for ? Because i have been waiting since July 2021 for my first assessment. They told me that they are going to contact me and there is nothing they can do but to wai ans besides I have had my freedom pass for disabled people for 1 year. They send it to me straight away.
Wow really?! I only waited a few weeks which was quite a surprise really! I don’t understand how most of this even works because I’ve commented on this before and im truly done with them, it’s something I should never have applied for
I'm really sorry that happened to you, she shouldn't have said that after you explained your reasons for not being able to get the injection and how that affects your mental health. There's a lot of systems in place within the internal structure of the DWP that are trying to make things as difficult as possible for people who need UC and PIP to get any access to financial help and make things worse for people already receiving benefits There have always been internal systems in the DWP that hate people who need any kind of government aid in order to live and this puts pressure on work coaches to sanction as many people as possible in order to claim in parliament meetings that there system is functional and can get people in to jobs despite the fact that it is impossible for some people to ever work due to disabilities and they will always need benefits to be able to live. There have been a lot of deaths because of the DWP sanctioning people that they are trying to hide and disability activist groups are trying to get a government enquiry done into this. Here's some articles about it if you'd like to know more. I can confirm the last articles as I'm currently waiting for a WCA and they want weekly appointments and suddenly change it between phone and in person without prior notice in order to get more sanctions, a work coach has also told me that her manager checks her work journal daily, and will go into any claimants she's in charge off's online journals and change what she's written without her knowing. This system makes it really hard for the people who know this system is broken and are trying to help people despite the pressure on them. Mental health conditions are valid reasons for needing financial support, I hope your able to get PIP in the future despite how difficult they're making it. x www.disabilitynewsservice.com/the-department-for-work-and-pensions-deaths-cover-up-and-a-toxic-30-year-legacy/ www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-the-case-for-the-prosecution/ www.disabilitynewsservice.com/ministers-could-merge-disability-benefits-and-want-to-cut-future-spending-says-green-paper/ www.disabilitynewsservice.com/work-coaches-confirm-harsher-new-dwp-jobcentre-tactics/ www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/dwp-allegedly-increasing-pressure-on-sick-and-disabled-esa-and-uc-claimants www.reddit.com/r/DWPhelp/comments/tbt90u/im_a_work_coach_who_has_worked_for_dwp_for_14/
Thank you for this, from universal credit they agreed that I’m not ready to start working again but when I did the phone call they said I didn’t need PIP which I didn’t have understand but it’s nothing to with them. Deep down I wish I never applied for this obviously because there are more vulnerable people who physically can’t work and my heart goes out to them. At the moment I’m happy because universal credit have my records they know about it my anxiety and depression and they’re helping me starting to work which I’m happy about ❤️
@@Crimsondream01 hey poppy , on UC website it says that you can get ‘extra monthly’ amount of £364 if you have a bad health condition and aren’t capable for work related activity , as well as extra monthly amount ‘215£’ I believe per child you have to care for if that applies also . But I wondered are the extra amounts on top of the basic £324 UC payments ? Or are they the complete figure
@@theghostfacethriller9375 yes that correct with the extra money on UC website..I get the extra from that and my pip on top.. it's a massive help with my mental health which seems daily like a yo yo affect constantly..it allows to get mentally well..but I guess it's as helpful as using the time to invest in helping yourself with mental health, for example I am creative, so I find making clothes good art therapy with my support worker setting me mini creative goals with action plans to help with mental health..I am not one for seeing a therapist and discussing my mental health and autism..I feel it draws more on my mental health and condition and heightens the issue.i am also in temporary housing which impacts my health and waiting to be put on the priority banding which is 2 in Bristol, everything is one long, drawn out battle..but doing what I can..I am aware I am lucky to have support network as I have no family close by but have a good support worker and support from Bristol autism services..it's sad if you don't know how to access help in this country.. people fall through the system and I feel it's not great what they offer on the NHS.. cognitive behavioural therapy..not great from a nurodiverse perspective I feel
Why did you have two assessments. What was the time frame between the two. I won my PIP on appeal, I got 4 points. I was on DLA indefinite award for years. At the tribunal I was awarded standard daily and Mobility. The Judge, Doctor and Disability lady were great. How dare that Woman tell you are you vaccinated. Its your body your choice. I wished I had never had the vaccination. You don't have to explain yourself, she was bang out of order. What you decide is entirely up to you. What has a vaccination got to do with PIP. I have diagnosed depression and anxiety so I know how you feel. These assessors are bang out of order. Keep positive. I had my Pip review form to fill in, but I have help from my local independent advice service. They did my appeal. DWP were not even present at the hearing. The whole PIP thing needs a complete overhaul.
Still to this day I have no idea. On my first assessment they said I’m not ready to back yet but they’re going to prepare me for it which I was happy about but in the new year I received another letter from a different company which shocked me because it was in Yorkshire I don’t live near there whatsoever. I kind of think it must’ve been a scam but they said there’s nothing wrong with me I was okay which was a bit awkward. The nurse was an absolute bastard but the other day I bumped into my Doctor I’ve known since I was a baby (she’s retired now) she ain’t jabbed which really shocked me because she did my Mum her jabs! But it’s made me feel not so ashamed anymore even though I do sometimes feel like that but hearing her not being jabbed was just unbelievable. But now I’ve moved on and I’m happy screw pip it didn’t work out it was never meant for me
@@emilysgottalent4806 They make you sick. You stick to your choices. They made theirs, you make yours. Simple as that. Don't ever feel bad. Sod the lot of them. Do you know, that my Pip assessment was carried out by a Paramedic. What the hell do they know about mental health and Chiropracted problems which I have and also hearing disorders. The whole system needs a complete overhaul. Felt for you when you started crying. What a absolute cow of a woman. It's your life, your choice. I'm not having any more Jabs except the flu vaccine. I felt pressured to have the covid Jab, but not anymore. Stay strong. ❤
Emily I'm here if you need a chat. I'm just going through the courts against the PIP decision which was totally bang out of order. I too have bad anxiety and can't work and have epilepsy. It's making life hard but thankfully epilepsy is under a degree of medical control now. It still makes my life hard and does increase my anxiety too..I really feel your pain and send you big hugs xxxxx
Awww bless you, can I just say this video was uploaded a long time ago and even though I’m working now I still struggle mentally and still feel hurt with what i got told but my heart goes out to you and everyone else who’s having these issues. I wish you all the best of luck and hope you win your case ❤️
@@emilysgottalent4806 thank you. I will certainly try and if I don't succeed I'll keep trying. I'll get my local MP involved if I need to. I know your video is quite old now glad you're working but honestly if you ever feel like you can't because of mental health,I'd reapply for PIP again..the system currently is totally corrupt. Thank you for your sweet message hun and big love to you 💗💗💗💗
Hi did you not ask for another decision to be made or go to tribunal 😢you stood a chance alot of people record at the interview or you may have been entitled to a phone assessment or and facetime so many things available you could always try in the future 😢
Hi,no and I’m gonna be honest applying for PIP was the worst thing I ever did and wish i never applied in the first place, I’m working now and still have my issues but I’m doing better
If you go through tribunal good luck it is hell they kept me in for 2hrs trying to break me down like iv just murdered 30 people horrible horrible experience
so sorry that happened to you, this video was uploaded a long time ago and I have put it behind me and I'm in a better place, they were just not the right kind of thing
Anxiety and can affect you physically. When my anxiety is severe, I get severe stomach pain and severe back pain. And the anxiety causes me chronic fatigue syndrome. Prooving it to these people is the probem. Im about to have my pip assessment so watching lots of videos.
Hey can you tell me what evidence you send off . I’m already on lcwra & have mental health and anxiety can’t leave the house exactly the same as you & cant speak to people. I also have a support worker with the outreach team who has to come to my house as I can’t leave.
I’m not 100% sure but I think honesty is the best evidence I’ve never heard of Icwra so I don’t understand very much of that but I really hope whatever path you take it will work for you
@@emilysgottalent4806 lcwra is an extra £360 you can get on UC if you’ve been awarded pip you shouldn’t have to go to an assessment i get this & I’m applying for pip also
@@emilysgottalent4806 I mean did you send of any doctors notes, medical notes ect. I’ve been honest in my form I’m just worried they won’t believe me without all the evidence.
Oh I see no I haven't sent off medical notes, I wasn't awarded the full pip which I'm okay with I'm realsing now that it was a big mistake to apply for so for now I'm just focusing on myself
LCWRA was a breath of fresh air applying for than the hell of PIP… I found the DWP UC were just so much for caring about the difficulties I have.. All they really want is a sick note and some information on your conditions / disabilities. I got it around covid so I don’t know if it was just generally better #bekind and all that Jazz…
I'm sorry to hear about your experience with the crazy covid nurse. Have you asked your GP for a sedative tablet you can take before having a jab? I'm also needle phobic and had a panic attack after my 2nd covid jab. I never had one with my 1st or 3rd covid jabs, as i made sure my gp prescribed diazapam for me. Also, i'm sure they can combine them into one or two jabs now, so it might be worth asking about. My biggest fears are blood tests, as i also have a phobia of veins, so i tend to have a complete meltdown, as it's like a double whammy having to face two major fears at once. But i always insist on them giving me diazapam prior hand. If they don't, then they don't get blood as my vein system literally collapses. That's usually when they seek help from a senior doctor and i'm like... yea, that's what i've been trying to tell you for the last hour lol!! Anyway, i hope my suggestion helps a little :)
You shouldnt have had to go in foe an assessment. Should have been by video link because of your anxiety. Btw you're just as entitled to pip as anyone else who's suffering from a health issue that effects your life. Also you're lucky in terms of how long you waited, Ive waited 10 months for my assessment.
Yeah I agree but the problem was though, I'm on financial support and if I missed the appointment it would've effected the support, I was really confused when I got another letter saying that I got a phone appointment, I lost that claim and they didn't approve which to be honest, I'm quite glad about because I never wanted to be part of it and I certainly don't want to go down that road again, I still think the phone appointment was actually a scam, because once it called it had no caller ID and it was in South Yorkshire. I live nowhere near there which was really weird, and of course they should've done a video call but it never happened I hope your claim goes well and happy birthday for tomorrow x
@@emilysgottalent4806 it doesn’t matter where you are if you’re having a telephone appointment. If you got a letter saying you were getting a telephone call but thought it was a scam you could have called the DWP and made sure it was legitimate
Is this some sort of parody??ps you're completely right.The amount of predudism people who decided not to be vaxxed have faced is fckin disgraceful.I hope you made a complaint.
I still to this day think yeah it must've been but screw them they didn't see anything wrong with me so didn't accept which is fine because it was a mistake to give it a try and I wish I never did it but no I never made a complaint because we've always made complaints to people and it's never really made things better
this nurse should of not said these things to do with the covid jab. i was a nurse and this would of not happened, i have never been vaccinated and i will never be jabbed. i to suffer with mental health i fully understand how you are feeling. be strong keep going x
Ive had PIP for years, enhanced Daily living, for Schizophrenia. No face to face appointment, just got increased for 6 years. Its about £1400 a month with the ESA and severe disabilty premium. If you havent got the evidence - you dont deserve it.
Who makes you judge and jury over who deserves PIP? You know nothing. Some people deserve it and are unfairly dismissed. Many people even with evidence get zero points and are given nothing..the system is rigged. Don't talk about stuff you haven't a clue about.
