PIP. And having a baby

[Sheila4327]

Hi,

Has anyone had a PIP review and had a baby since they started claiming? I claim for mental health and won't go into the details but have the high rate for both. Now my review is due and I've had a baby I'm worried they won't award me? But just because I can look after my baby with a lot of support from my partner etc doesn't't mean I have the motivation to get dressed myself or wash if that makes sense. I'm also worried the are going to judge me, my psychosis has obviously got worse since having a baby and I worry they will judge or even worry about her? Do you always get a phone call for a PIP review?

I've received PIP for 5 years and had DLA before that (at high/enhanced rate). Had 2 dc during that time and it's not affected my award. The criteria for PIP don't say anything about being able to care for a baby.

I had a paper-based review for my most recent review, which was last year.

Jesus Christ what a nasty, judgemental post

I can't imagine what you were thinking when you chose to speak like that to someone who has mental health issues, psychosis. Did it make you feel big and clever?

This is right, I have experience in this area and this is the viewpoint the assessor will take, don’t know why the other poster finds this ‘nasty and judgemental’ when it’s common practice 🤔

Disabled people and people with medical conditions have children and claim disability benefits, my dc are adults and I think I've only been asked once about how I cared for them at a benefits review I said their dad did a lot which he did. Your husband helps care for his baby if you are asked just repeat "baby's dad does that" good luck

I've reported your post !

Just as well PIP doesn’t take into account how well you can look after your children then, isn’t it? It’s about your needs only.

And yours

If you are able to care for a young baby I don't think you should be receiving the high rate PIP to be honest

I agree with this.

The mobility part, maybe. But the bar for the higher rate daily living component is incredibly high. If you're unable to care for your own basic needs, I fail to understand how you could care for a baby - unless you have constant supervision from someone else maybe.

I'm not sure. It should be totally nuanced but my assessor was very interested in me having a cat and who fed it, changed its litter etc (which felt a bit much!) As it happened I was declined PIP, declined at MR and eventually received lrm lrc on appeal which feels accurate on appeal for my needs but am now in the review period and expecting to lose it again to be honest.

Wow. Just wow. Mumsnet's judgy finest who know fuck all are out tonight!

Ignore them OP.

If it helps my job is to represent at PIP tribunals I do it day in, day out.

It really isn't an issue that you've subsequently had a baby (congratulations by the way) as far as your PIP award is concerned.

You mention a partner, so it's a simple case of pointing out what your partner continues to assist / prompt you with. Then how partner helps with baby.

Even if you were a single parent I wouldn't be concerned. Arguing that baby/ child acts as the prompt is straightforward.

Do get some advice from Welfare Rights or CAB though rather than listening to ignorant peoples views on mumsnet.

I cannot see how you can look after your baby safely if you have psychosis which is getting worse- unless of course you have constant supervision. In which case I would imagine you probably are entitled to your benefits.
To have such severe MH problems, I’m assuming you have professionals involved, so I would discuss the matter with them. I’m not sure this thread will be helpful to you and could cause you further distress.

Hi i just had phone asisment and i have difficulty to walk and move around house but i have children and they keep asking me how i make baby milk im worried if they can take my baby away from me or somonting my sister helps me during day and night with everything