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Hi Mark

I can't believe they asked you to do an eye test when we can see to do one! This is going to be a very stressful time for you and I hope you get awarded the benefit. I've sent my form which was filled in by RNIB and have a copy for my record but in a few weeks time when they call me to a face to face assessment I'm hoping to take an organisation colleague to support me, who did you take? Did you get hold of the PIP team and request a copy of the assessors report? Keep in touch
 
I took a support worker with me, from the charity, glad I did as it was a new location for me so needed help getting there and needed help guiding myself around.

I rang today but the assessors report isn’t back yet.
 
Hope you get the results back soon Mark, and it’s a positive response for you.
 
I get both parts of pip at the higer rate and the form is a bitch to fill in make sure you get help filling it I was lucky I didt have to go for a face to face interview Good luck
 
Just wanted to update you that I have got a copy of the report and if the DWP go with what the assessor has recommended than I will be awarded standard daily living and enhanced mobility.

Just got to wait for the actual decision now.

Fight for what you are entitled to!!
 
MarkGeordie said:
Just wanted to update you that I have got a copy of the report and if the DWP go with what the assessor has recommended than I will be awarded standard daily living and enhanced mobility.

Just got to wait for the actual decision now.

Fight for what you are entitled to!!
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It's very rare for the decision to go against the assassins report so you should be home and dry.
 
Yeah that’s what I was told so fingers crossed.

I’ve been fighting for help for ages now for my visual impairment and now it looks like I’m going to get it.

I applied for funding for some technology I need from the RNIB and this has also been approved today.
 
Sounds like it has worked out for you Mark. Everything crossed for you 🙂
 
Thanks I appreciate it.
 
MarkGeordie said:
Just wanted to update you that I have got a copy of the report and if the DWP go with what the assessor has recommended than I will be awarded standard daily living and enhanced mobility.

Just got to wait for the actual decision now.

Fight for what you are entitled to!!
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Hi Mark
I haven't been on this site for while but I'm so glad you case is going in the direction you wanted and very soon the payment will be in your bank. Can I ask how long did you have to wait after sending the "How your disability affects you" form off to PIP before you were ask to attend the face to face meeting? I have sent my PIP form off on 29 November 2019 and received a text on 23 December 2019 to confirm they have received the form and they will be in touch. I do appreciate your help and hope you managed to have a good Christmas with your family I did enjoy most aspects of Christmas except the food restrictions. I look forward to your reply Mark
Kind regards & happier New Year
Tina
 
I’m hoping the official decision comes through soon but heard it can take a while.

I waited about 2 weeks for an appointment to come through after they received my forms and the assessment was for 2 weeks later.

It does vary area to area though.
 
My case is now with a case manager so hopefully have the news soon.
 
Hi Mark I'm pleased things are moving in the right direction and you'll have the benefit you deserve. I've sent my form off on 29 November and had a text on 23 December to say they will be in touch. I haven't heard anything yet so guess due to Christmas they are behind on processing their forms. I wish they would work a little fast and hopefully give me a date to attend a face to face assessment. I hope you don't mind me asking some questions again and about you circumstances in your life. I have retinopathy in both eyes and registered sight impaired in my right eye and the left eye is not to good. I have neuropathy in both legs and feet also both hands and some internal nerve damage which is being investigated. I'm not working at the moment but still have a job which I have exhausted my 28 weeks pay. I'm struggling with my sight loss and diabetes everyday is a challenge but I'm lucky to have fabulous family and lots of friends who support me and tell me how well I'm doing. What are your conditions and how do you find your days? I hope I'm not over stepping the mark forgive if I am and totally understand to keep somethings private. kind regards Tina
 
The process is a long one Tina but they will get in touch with a date so just hang in there.

I don’t mind sharing, I am a type one diabetic, alongside suffering some stomach issues (irritable bowel disease) and some neurological issues.

My eye sight is a complicated area, I’m registered partially sighted, my sight is reduced due too a mixture of things, diabetic retinopathy and also an accident I had which led to a bleed behind the retina of the right eye so suffer with issues with the retina to this day.

I don’t work at the moment as I was made redundant but finding it hard to get back into now because of the sight issues.

Unfortunately I struggle day to day as I don’t have my family or friends near by but do have the support of a local charity.

It’s hard but I do what I can and the best I can.
 
You sound stronger than me but I guess if you've had these conditions for some years you have to push on. I really appreciate your honesty and sharing important life changing conditions with md. I'm happy to answer anything you want to ask and it feels great to keep in touch. Can I ask how old you are and how long you've had these conditions? Mine started in March 2019 but have been told I've been a diabetic for years and at least two years with retinopathy and longer with neuropathy. I have a serious problem with my bowel which is being investigated. Life sucks!
 
I just say you have to get on with it really.

I’m 31, diagnosed with diabetes when I was 13, my eye issues started in 2015, bowel in 2016 and neurological issues in 2018.

Registered partially sighted Jan 2019.
 
Thanks for replying so quickly. What medication are you on? I'm not taking any diabetic medication but have had to give in to the neuropathy pain and I'm on two different types but hope to come off one of them in the next couple of months (Amtriptyline and Ducilta once a day). I have managed to loss weight with Dr Michael Mosley book The Fast 800 and his exercise book. I've managed to lower my HbA1c down to 41 from 117 in 9 months with a 3 stones weight loss and exercise everyday a to control my diabetes and maintain good glucose levels. I do prick myself everyday and track my blood levels to find out more about what foods are good for me. I'm still trying to get my head around these foods but making a little headway now. I've found I can't eat many carbs at teatime even if they are vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower so generally have small pieces of veg and a large amount of protein mainly chicken. I hope I haven't bore you to tears. thanks
 
Tina - Mark will be using insulin for his diabetes since us T1s don't have any choice about that, since it is the only possible treatment! Nothing about T1 restricts what we are able to eat, either - although it would be stupid to just stuff ourselves with carbohydrate, thus generally, we don't do that.
 
Yeah sorry, I’m on insulin, then just various tablets for my migraines and eye drops for my eye conditions.

How’s the PIP journey going?
 
MarkGeordie said:
Yeah sorry, I’m on insulin, then just various tablets for my migraines and eye drops for my eye conditions.

How’s the PIP journey going?
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Hi Mark

Unfortunately in my area there is a long waiting list for new CLAIMS for PIP so I'm hoping i'll here something in the middle of February giving them over 8 weeks to reply with an assessment date. I just want it over and done with so I can move on with my life. May I ask are you sight impaired in both eyes? My right eye is much worse then my left but both retina's are damaged now.
I use a symbol cane when out with my family or friends I feel this gives me some confidence and makes people aware of my sight loss. It doesn't always work but I'm a novice at the moment, only had the cane for 2 months. I will keep in touch and let you know how things go I do have my first assessment for my ESA (employment support allowance) benefit on 29 January so feeling anxious and scared of the unknown. I have a lady from Q care a sight/hearing loss help organisation who will collect me from home and take me into the assessment and bring me home after all that fun! speak soon Mark
 
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