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Paying someone to help me with a PIP form

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outandunder · 31/10/2024 22:27

I've requested one, it's arrived, I'm convinced I need it. I have chronic fatigue (this is what my doctor has settled on) & ASD & ADHD.
I do (barely) still manage to work part time.
I just don't think for a second I'll be able to fill in the form successfully.
I've asked for help from citizens advice & age concern as I was advised to do this, but neither have answered my phone calls or emails.
I don't have anyone in my life who could help me either this, literally no one.
I did see online someone who puts PIP advice related content on YouTube charges £750 per form. Are they the only one? Seems crazy to pay that much, but at last it will be done and I don't have the stress of missing the deadline or just endlessly, fruitlessly getting the deadline extended again and again Sad

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Uponastarr · 31/10/2024 22:47

Are you on Facebook? There are groups that help/can direct you to people who help not sure if free help or paid but £750 seems a lot

ffsgloria · 01/11/2024 10:54

£750?! I really wouldn't pay that much, that feels almost exploitative. I would have a look on Facebook PIP groups or join some Facebook groups for people with ASD, who may be able to advise.

BlankTimes · 01/11/2024 12:05

The CAB have a free online guide and if you join Benefits and Work, just under £20, they have step by step explanations of how you can present the effects of your conditions on your daily life.

Anyone can do this, the guides are comprehensive and easy to understand.

It’s insane to pay some stranger £750 and give them intimate details of your conditions.

Pepsipepsi · 01/11/2024 19:34

Someone who is charging £750 are exploiting desperate and vulnerable people. They do not have your best interests in mind. Please do not pay someone that amount of money.

outandunder · 03/11/2024 12:25

Thanks everyone I'll try and go it alone and see what happens

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yarnbarn · 03/11/2024 14:28

Welfare rights, contact your local council

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