Any body applied for the PIP benefit

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I have sight loss in both eyes but like you my right is the worst.

I also use a symbol cane but with my personal circumstances I don’t have a lot of family and friends near by so don’t get much help getting out.

Yes some areas have big waiting lists for PIP but they will get to you eventually so just a waiting game.

Rang them other day and they say end of Jan/1st week Feb for decision so any day now.
 
Wow I'm so pleased for you the long journey is nearly there so let me know what they award you. I'm sorry there is not so many people in your neck of the woods do have friends near by who can help out sometimes? Stay in touch always happy to continue getting to know you and share some common things we have in common.
 
MarkGeordie said:
I have sight loss in both eyes but like you my right is the worst.

I also use a symbol cane but with my personal circumstances I don’t have a lot of family and friends near by so don’t get much help getting out.

Yes some areas have big waiting lists for PIP but they will get to you eventually so just a waiting game.

Rang them other day and they say end of Jan/1st week Feb for decision so any day now.
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Hi Mark

I attended my ESA assessment this week and was surprised on how they asked me questions on my diabetes and sight loss. I feel my answers were appropriate and was pleased when the session ended. My support worker stated after the session she was annoyed when the assessor asked me to read text with my magnifying glass and watched me struggling to see any of the words and didn't stop me. Then straight after she asked me if I could see how many fingers she was holding up and my support worker thought the assessor was going to ask me to read the eye test chart behind her but thought better of it. I now have to wait at least 3-5 weeks for a decision. I'm still waiting for PIP to get in touch I hope middle of February a letter will arrive but I'll keep you posted. Kind regards Tina
 
Any news on your appointment yet Tina?

The decision regarding my PIP was made on Friday, I’ve been awarded standard daily living and enhanced mobility.
 
Great news, Mark. That’s the appropriate award, so the system appears to be working. You must be relieved, for sure, if nothing else.
 
MarkGeordie said:
Any news on your appointment yet Tina?

The decision regarding my PIP was made on Friday, I’ve been awarded standard daily living and enhanced mobility.
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Well done 🙂
 
Mike I’m relieved so much, I’ve struggled so much and now that registered partially sighted I can use the money to tap into services to help me as don’t have family near by to help me.
 
MarkGeordie said:
Any news on your appointment yet Tina?

The decision regarding my PIP was made on Friday, I’ve been awarded standard daily living and enhanced mobility.
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Good Evening Mark

I'm so happy for you and we both know this will help somewhat towards your everyday challenges as every penny counts.

I'm afraid still hang on like a carrot on a piece of string.....very frustrating! I know they will eventually get in touch so I can stress myself out about the assessment.

I was in the ophthalmology department in Gloucester Hospital yesterday having both my eyes injected yet again which is so much pleasure but necessary. I have now been registered as SSI (severely sight impaired) this was a huge shock and I'm overwhelmed with this new news. I'm going to contact PIP tomorrow about my further diagnosis and send them my CVI so their up to date with my conditions.

I will keep you updated with my War & Peace saga.

Kind reagrds
Tina
 
Pumper_Sue said:
I had a f2f. It was a home assessment. Very pleasant young lady came to see me no problem at all. It was suggested I applied as I have progressive MS.
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Hi Sue

I hope you don't mind me asking for your help as I've recently found out my PIP assessment will be preformed at home and have some burning questions to ask. I would like to know:
How long does the assessor stay at your home? an hour same as a centre?
Did you have family member/friend/support worker with you at home?
Did you answer the front door to the assessor?
Did you feel the assessor was trying to trip you up in your answer?
I've heard questions were asked like do you have a dog? If you answer just yes. This means you have a dog you walk it and do everything so you are capable of many things. This leads to not being awarded PIP in some cases.
Did anybody take any notes during the assessment? Things like what questions were asked by the assessor for future reference.
Does the assessor go around your house to check what help is in place ie: bumpons, liquid level indicator, grab rail.
Did you give any other written reports on the day of your assessment?
Do you know if they gather evidence from any specialist like an ophthalmologist or just your GP?

I've had a hard week on Monday I was registered severely sight impaired this was a shock because only just been registered in September 2019 as sight impaired. Life sucks at the moment and feel stressed and anxious about everyday things and have been trying to adapt to my changing conditions sight loss being only one of them. I really appreciate any help and guidance you're willing to give me.

I guess your life has changed over the years and daily tasks are difficult would you have any pointers which would be helpful to know?

I understand if you don't want to answer my war and peace questions. kind regards Tina
 
Assessor was here for about an hour.
Yes I had someone with me, it's daft not to really.
Yes I answered the door, assessor could then see quite easily my gone wonky legs 🙂
It's obvious I have a dog as assessor nearly tripped over her toys. Milly was out with my dog walker so they didn't meet.
I was asked how far and often I walked my dog and I was quite honest about it. I was shocked when she broke it down and decided how far I walked without a rest. Assessor was obviously on my side so had to tell the DWP that I walked a lot further than the assessor had stated so in my eyes wasn't entitled to the mobility. It was still given though.
Notes were taken by the person with me.
The assessor is a guest in your home so is not entitled to walk around your home. Just take them to the room you wish the assessment to take place in.
When I filled in the PIP form I stated what aids I had in the home and did invite the assessor to check, she declined.
All the paper work was copied and sent in before the assessment took place.
If you have the certificates as proof of your visual impairment then there is no need to contact your consultants.
My MS nurse was contacted and that was all for me.
Life changes! I just take one day at a time, what doesn't get done today will get done tomorrow and as tomorrow never comes if it doesn't get done tuff luck :D

Try not to stress to much about your assessment a lot of the questions seem quite searching which in a way they are but the assessor has to try and work out what level of care you need, they are not being nosey just doing their job.

I have heard that keeping a diary for a week is a good indicator for the assessor so try that.
 
Pumper_Sue said:
Assessor was here for about an hour.
Yes I had someone with me, it's daft not to really.
Yes I answered the door, assessor could then see quite easily my gone wonky legs 🙂
It's obvious I have a dog as assessor nearly tripped over her toys. Milly was out with my dog walker so they didn't meet.
I was asked how far and often I walked my dog and I was quite honest about it. I was shocked when she broke it down and decided how far I walked without a rest. Assessor was obviously on my side so had to tell the DWP that I walked a lot further than the assessor had stated so in my eyes wasn't entitled to the mobility. It was still given though.
Notes were taken by the person with me.
The assessor is a guest in your home so is not entitled to walk around your home. Just take them to the room you wish the assessment to take place in.
When I filled in the PIP form I stated what aids I had in the home and did invite the assessor to check, she declined.
All the paper work was copied and sent in before the assessment took place.
If you have the certificates as proof of your visual impairment then there is no need to contact your consultants.
My MS nurse was contacted and that was all for me.
Life changes! I just take one day at a time, what doesn't get done today will get done tomorrow and as tomorrow never comes if it doesn't get done tuff luck :D

Try not to stress to much about your assessment a lot of the questions seem quite searching which in a way they are but the assessor has to try and work out what level of care you need, they are not being nosey just doing their job.

I have heard that keeping a diary for a week is a good indicator for the assessor so try that.
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Really appreciate your quick reply Sue and I'll let know in a few weeks how it turns out.
Tina
 
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