Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello Forum People.
I had my dreaded PIP assessment for my renewal a week or so ago. I currently get the enhanced daily living component based on a previous mental health issues only diagnosis but since then I've been diagnosed with Asperger's.
The assessment was worse than I expected. I was constantly cut off mid way through explanations and rarely allowed to finish answering questions. When I was able to answer a bit more fully I was asked 'why' again and again: 'why was I not under the mental health team?', 'why did I not receive help from an Asperger's service?' and 'why could I not do x or y?' - all questions beyond my understanding or control (ie funding cuts mean there is not an adult Asperger's service in my area).
I am now panicking...a lot. My ESA is tied into my PIP benefit. I can't face losing either, let alone both.
My question is: has anyone had any kind of positive stories about PIP, especially after such a negative assessment experience? I hope so...
Thank you.
I was awarded PIP early last month after applying in July. I used a local service that was able to deal with all the filing and filling in the forms. I was awarded PIP enhanced daily living and just missed out on standard mobility. I did not actually have to attend an assesment and they also added the severe disability premium to my ESA.
I'm still worried about my ESA, while I have had support group 9 years in a row due to my situation not changing, I always get incredibly worked up even months before I know the form is coming. Never happy :D