Well, at the beginning of my PIP application process i’d basically had to talk myself into applying, once i’d had the light bulb moment and i’d accepted how things have changed for me over time. This was after having essentially adopted the carer’s role for my wife over many years, and having never applied for either PIP or DLA for myself before now.
My goal was to hopefully secure a PIP – Low Rate Mobility award, which would at least enable me to get a blue badge of my own as that would be a huge help to me.
Importantly, I spent a lot of time prior to commencing the application preparing a detailed, and well evidenced narrative to accompany my application.
I had my F2F assessment at the end of September. It lasted two hours and whilst there were some points where I felt I had to be quite assertive with the assessor, whilst not enjoyable, i purposely remained polite and on the whole it was relatively ok. I think we ended up appreciating each others positions by the end of it.
On friday morning, some 2 weeks after the F2F, I checked my bank account and saw that DWP had transferred a payment to me. Given the amount of the payment it suggested a certain outcome, but I wanted to see it confirmed in writing before I fully settled.
It’s now become clear why the assessor was encouraging me to obtain a copy of her report as soon as possible. The copy of that report has not yet arrived but the written decision has.
I’m pinching myself as I write this, but in contrast to the title of this thread, it turns out i’ve been awarded :
i) PIP – Low Rate Mobility
and
ii) PIP – Low Rate Daily Living
for a period of 3 years.
Totally unexpected really, but I’m certainly not complaining folks.
So from here i’ll be able to apply for a Blue Badge of my own, which will be a great help. I should also be able to apply for a Disabled Travel Pass in my area too.
Gotta say guys its fantastic to get a bit of good news for a change. I’ve personally found it very frustrating particularly over the last 2 years as lower limb problems have increased, and my mobility has deteriorated. Its also been very difficult to have to watch my wife’s health deteriorate a lot over the years too, knowing that she relies upon me heavily for care and support.
<p style=”text-align: left;”>So as has been said, we don’t often hear about the applications that have been processed fairly and accurately, but it clearly does happen.</p>
I wish those still going through it the very best of luck ? and can’t stress enough the importance of documenting a well evidenced case to support your claim. Taking the perspective that the reader knows nothing at all about you to begin with, and setting out to ensure that the reader is left with a very clear and unambiguous picture of your situation once they’ve read it.