Does anyone know how I can get help filling in a PIP form?

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I've sat down half a dozen times to do it and just don't know how.

It's all about points and how things effect you and I'm pretty sure my life would qualify for it but I'm so scared of doing it wrong.

There should be no need to pay when citizens advice and other organisations offer free help.

Different charities will help, depending on your disability. I know Scope does for example.

Also I found this charity too. I think Turn2Us might.

It's worth looking at charities that might support your particular disability. MIND also has some guidance (I don't know about other mental health charities but it's worth googling I think)

Age Uk if over 50. Citizens advice, some councils have welfare rights who can help. I think the thing to bear in mind is that most organizations will possibly have long wait lists ( I know the charity I work for does) and so you may need to ask PIP for an extension date. I've recently got extensions up to a month after the original return date ( with a bit of groveling ! ) We have to keep stopping taking new referrals as so many people need help, then we open up again a few weeks later. We have two advisors who can complete PIP forms for two counties, so there is a lot of pressure on the service as well as all the other forms ( AA, UC50, pension credit ) that people need help with.

Some local councils offer f2f help,I enquired yesterday and we luckily have an appointment next week and it's independent advice and not DWP related.good luck op.

It's £200 I don't have that.

I wish I did as they seem really good

Look at Charlie Anderson on Youtube. Loads of helpful videos. Also runs private advice sessions.

Ring your GP surgery and ask if they have a "Social Prescriber" that you can be referred to. They should be able to help.

Agree with Theshellbeach about the charity Benefits and work.
I used all their guides and notes on a PIP application for a relative, which was successful.
You can join for under £20 for a year. They are brilliant.

Not support with form filling directly but this website is great for information about how to fill in the form when you have a mental health condition.

www.mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org/en/welfare-benefits/pip-mental-health-guide/

Everyone has access to a Social Prescriber so it’s not if - Primary Care Networks have to provide the service, either in-house or by paying another organisation to provide it for their patients.

I’m a Social Prescriber. I take referrals from surgeries for anything non-clinical which is affecting someone’s health & wellbeing and this is a perfect example. I’d come and see you, connect you with the local organisation who helps with form filling (some social prescribers are insured to do it) and accompany you for in person or phone assessments if you wanted me to.

https://www.possabilitypeople.org.uk/ A family member had help from these people and all done over the phone.

Does your local council have a welfare rights department? If so they should be able to help