PIP Question

Reading the comments below I just thought I’d add our experience for a bit of balance. My son was awarded PIP but his award runs out next year and I can’t say that I’m hopeful he’ll get it again as I think it just gets harder and harder to get PIP. But he did get it last time. My son does struggle a great deal though and he can’t for example catch a bus on his own, or talk to people, buy things in a shop on his own etc. When we applied last time it was upsetting to have to ask my son to focus in depth on all his difficulties - I think the application process is emotionally draining and can feel very demeaning and demoralising- but it’s been so helpful for my son to have PIP as it’s helped to enable him keep doing his education which is done online (as a family we can’t financially afford to completely support him from our own low income now he’s an adult). So we are very grateful that he got PIP - but very worried that we’ll soon have to go through the renewal process again. It’s just so stressful. I think the system is very hostile to engage with - and it’s failing neurodivergent people and people with mental health problems. 

Reading the comments below I just thought I’d add our experience for a bit of balance. My son was awarded PIP but his award runs out next year and I can’t say that I’m hopeful he’ll get it again as I think it just gets harder and harder to get PIP. But he did get it last time. My son does struggle a great deal though and he can’t for example catch a bus on his own, or talk to people, buy things in a shop on his own etc. When we applied last time it was upsetting to have to ask my son to focus in depth on all his difficulties - I think the application process is emotionally draining and can feel very demeaning and demoralising- but it’s been so helpful for my son to have PIP as it’s helped to enable him keep doing his education which is done online (as a family we can’t financially afford to completely support him from our own low income now he’s an adult). So we are very grateful that he got PIP - but very worried that we’ll soon have to go through the renewal process again. It’s just so stressful. I think the system is very hostile to engage with - and it’s failing neurodivergent people and people with mental health problems. 

At least your son got awarded it though. I struggle with going out alone, taking a bus or going for a walk and I always need company but my reason I failed is because I have my mum supporting me. When it comes to cooking I wasn’t able to cook anything but again their excuse was my mum could do for me. I don’t think these people care for mental illnesses, if anything I think they take advantage of the vulnerable. I am only speaking of my awful experience with them. Even the job centre I speak with have advised I should try again but I just haven’t got what it takes. I wish you all the best for next year!