Not A Question...

[Postdog]

But tomorrow I have my PIP assessment. Dreading it as I look and feel fine at the moment. Ruddy marvellous because any other time I'm suffering one way or another.

Also a bit concerned that some of the boxes I have to tick are a bit biased in their favour but we'll see. My vision IS getting worse, and at times it is blurry, doubled, or extremely light sensitive, but it seems they choose between reading or not reading, no in between.

Oh well, wish me luck....it is genuine after all.

[Daffy6543]

Good luck Postdog, I hope they award you the benefit.

[tonyav]

Best of luck, Postdog. What does PIP stand for ?.

[Daffy6543]

Tonyav.....
https://www.gov.uk/pip/overview

[ferlew]

I wondered that too?

[tonyav]

Thanks, Daffy.

[Postdog]

Personal independence payment. It replaces DLA which I have been getting.

[ferlew]

ahhh Personal Independence Payment.

[ferlew]

When does it change to that Postdog, OH is on DLA.

[Daffy6543]

I am also on DLA but I will get notified some time next year about changing me over to PIP.
Ferlew, I think it depends on date of birth and the area you live in.

[Rosetta]

Best of luck postdog, remember to appeal, appeal, appeal if its turned down, they would have to be mad to do that

[tonyav]

What is the difference between DLA and PIP ?.

[ferlew]

Thanks Daffy.

[Postdog]

I don't know the difference, other than I did a self test on the benefits and work site. On that scored maximum points on one bit (not being able to cook as it would be too dangerous with the tremors and risk of passing out or having an accident) but on others it was a bit iffy or vague. We'll just have to see. Tempted to stay up all night to try and be at my worst.

[marje]

Have a look here Postdog.

http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/

It's a really good site.

[tonyav]

Best of luck, Postdog, and like Rosetta says if turned down, appeal.

[marje]

^^^ you can do a PIP self-test.

[boxtops]

Good luck postdog, I hope all goes well tomorrow.

[marje]

I see you've already used the B&W site Postdog. Good luck, hope you get PIP.

[Postdog]

Well I had my PIP assessment earlier today.

Cannot really say how it went as I haven't a clue. It was done by a "health" professional, but for all I know that could mean failed nurse, wannabe doctor...I don't know but he did know names of drugs etc.

It was actually reminiscent of an ATOS test I did back in 2011, but with fewer silly tests of what I could or could not do. He made it clear it was not a DWP assessment for working but I can't help wonder if the department that deals with working took notes as well.

The main thing I noticed was that he repeated a lot of questions and I think he did this to trick me, seeing if I answered differently.

Oh well, we shall have to se won't we.... I am fairly confident I will get something but I am worried I shall take a drop.

[marval]

I hope it goes in your favour.