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I have cerebral palsy and got 0 points on my pip assesssmtb

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TheOpalFox · 05/01/2026 23:38

I applied for pip and got 0!!! I have cerebral palsy . It’s a form of brain damage
feeling very upset and frustrated :( gonna go cab I think for some help :(

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TranscendentTiger · 06/01/2026 13:08

The website https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk is great, and the PIP guide is worth paying for if you can.

Another good approach is to use Gemini or ChatGPT. Upload your PDF medical reports and ask it to provide answers to the PIP questions based on your diagnoses and the information in the reports.

I think I must have been really lucky when I applied because I was so overwhelmed I didn't even complete the form properly at all, but the DWP still got my medical records and I ended up getting awarded low rate care after a Mandatory Reconsideration.

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OriginalUsername2 · 06/01/2026 13:15

Make sure you appeal the decision if you believe it’s wrong.

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