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Would you apply for PIP in these circumstances

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Icedlatteplease · 02/05/2025 07:34

I was attacked 3 years ago that has had long lasting impact on my physical wellbeing and mental health. I cant work full time although I do work on average about 10- 16 hours a week depending on how im doing . The work however is insecure sometimes there is non and sometimes I can't do it, but the above takes that into account over the course of a year

I have significant responsibilities towards my son who has serious mental health and physical needs (although he does have care now as well)

I am signed off to work reduced hours by the GP. Ive just completed the capacity to work forms and its the first time ive really looked at the impact as a whole, i was a bit shocked as I generally muddle through. If i claim PIP I'd be very surprised if I got more than 4 in any category which puts me squarely in the category to be abolished.

Would you bother putting in a claim?

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Icedlatteplease · 02/05/2025 07:38

Anyone?

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GreenFressia · 02/05/2025 07:40

Yes of course. It's a 2 year award I think.

Ahsheeit · 02/05/2025 07:46

Yes. It's money that could pay for therapy and for taxis if getting around can be problematic. The worst that can happen is they say no.

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DrummingMousWife · 02/05/2025 07:48

You can apply and see what happens

BCBird · 02/05/2025 07:52

I don't understand the procedure but yes I would apply as you might get something. Good luck OP

Icedlatteplease · 02/05/2025 08:27

Thank you. My friend raised it a while back, it wasn't until I put everything down i wondered if she might be right. It's been a bit of a shock, not sure why, she's right about most things

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x2boys · 02/05/2025 08:33

Are you able to cook ,clean ,care for yourself ,
Travel independently from.A to B if you can you are unlikely to.be awarded if you can't or need assistance than gather evidence to.back up.your claim and apply.

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