Anyone get PIP for anxiety depression ADHD with autistic traits awaiting ASD assessment

[Thevegetarianchef]

I've got my assessment next week.I don't know anyone claiming PIP so I've filled the form in and we will see.Just wonder if anyone one here gets it.
I've not been assessed for autism yet but my ADHD assessor said I had traits.
I feel this explains why I've always had extreme anxiety and struggle in social situations.

With my application I sent in a GP letter which detailed everything. A copy of my diagnosis reports and some clinic letters from psychiatrist and psychologist.
I had a phone assessment but it was very difficult so they also sent a form to my GP asking them to do an assessment and they had to answer certain questions.

Thesunrisesintheeast
He does.So do I.I was just saying that is what Pip is for.
I can clean.I have anxiety,ASD and ADHD.No physical issues whatsoever.

Apologies, I thought you meant you had applied for PIP, but having read that you work full time, are able to carry out household tasks and have no physical issues, I realise you are not in need of any government benefits. I see that you have some issues around anxiety, crowds and public transport, and I sympathise with that as I've suffered myself, Citalopram helps, but I choose not to put myself through stressful situations such as cinemas, theatres, busy pubs and restaurants and coach journeys. It's very frustrating, but in order for me to stay relaxed, I'm happy to make the sacrifices.

Apology accepted.

It’s about how it affects you. Not just the costs, although it can be used to cover additional costs.

PIP eligibility is not based on costs. You can use PIP to cover any additional costs, but that isn’t what eligibility is based on. That applies whether you work or not, have a husband or not, have physical issues or not, and regardless of what some ignorant people think.

The OP was looking to claim PIP, which is to cover the additional costs of a disability.

PIP can be spent on disability related costs, but eligibility isn’t decided on costs.

pip is not specifically to cover the additional costs of a disability.

What is it for then?

Yes it is. What else would it be for? It is to help pay for the additional costs associated with having the disability and thus bring the claimant closer to a level playing field with those who don’t. There just aren’t any rules about what it is actually spent on. But, despite all the talk of trips to Disneyland and £200 hair extensions or whatever, most people desperately need it to help them pay for equipment or travel or therapy or even a cleaner or ready meals delivered to their home.

It can be used for additional costs - but it’s assessed by level of impairment and there’s no obligation to use it to pay for additional costs incurred.

The DWP does not issue a list when awarded a claimant PIP. They are given agency on how to spend the money, on whatever makes their lives a bit easier.

Started thinking thesunrisesintheeast is right.Coped as such so far and the stress of waiting is making me want to forget it all.
I'm going to request a copy of the report first though.

My dd gets PIP for panic disorder. She also has autism. I’m not sure what you wanted to know.

I get standard rate care for depression and anxiety (now diagnosed with bipolar and Asd). I sent in all my care plans from the mental health that showed how limited I’d become. The initial aware was pre Covid and has been renewed a couple of times and I’ve been honest that I’m working part time again but I’m also honest about how much that effects me and that I have daily alarms set by my support worker to remind me to shower, take my meds and eat. If you met me at work you think there’s anything a miss with me but once you scratch under the surface…..

I hope the wait for the outcome isn’t too stressful for you.

Thank you 🤗. You are a strong, independent woman, you work, which is admirable, and you jolly along at home. I have listed all my ailments before and none of them are so severe as to think of myself as disabled, yes I'm in constant pain, but I'm used to it. I must say, I haven't been on Mumsnet long, just a few weeks, and just holding the phone or tablet to read and post has had a significant effect on my pain, especially my fingers, hands, wrists, arms, elbows, shoulders and neck. The simple solution to that is to spend less time online 😉. Take care 💐

So you’re saying it’s some kind of consolation payment from the State for having a medical condition? This makes no sense. It must be for the extra costs involved in attempting a fuller life, or why pay it?

I don't see it as a consolation payment. The money is not given with a stipulation on how it should be spent though. I would have thought that most people know what they need to make life easier, what extra they need to spend on medical equipment etc, and that will be different, for different people.

You’re still not saying what the rationale of PIP is though. Why was it introduced? There must be reasons for its existence.

It followed on from the initiation of the welfare state. Pip was introduced as it was made harder to get.

PIP was a coalition government thing (2010-2015) so it’s quite new, relatively speaking. It replaced Disability Living Allowance. They’re all harder to get initially. That’s deliberate because of the phenomenon known as ‘benefits creep’ where the longer a benefit has been in existence, the easier it becomes to claim it and the more people become aware of it. Hence the shakeup every now and again.

I think the GP should be the one to decide if I'm honest.I know they have loads to do but they know a patients history and can see them or do see them more face to face...I understand it's getting difficult to get appointments.

PIP descison made. I rang to ask for assessment report.
Letter in the next two weeks.I didn't receive a text to say I'm awarded it so only time will tell.

I didn’t get a text either. Wishing you all the best x