Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi I was just wondering how other autistic adults have found the PIP experience? Has anyone been successful in getting PIP? How did you explain your struggles? I got my decision today and they said I don’t qualify. Any help would be appreciated thank you
I was awarded PIP this year, before the mental health team referred me for an ASD diagnosis. Although I have prior conditions, I had no real evidence, as I am only on waiting lists to see specialist consultants and my terrible doctors surgery didn't respond to the DWP request for information. In my case, the CAB's help consisted of a 15 minute phone call to tell me what I already knew.
The PIP application is a traumatic experience for me, as I only survive in life by actively starting each day with a glass half full outlook. PIP requires the exact opposite.
I wish you the very best of luck, you deserve it.
Excellent post and advice Behind the Mask. Delighted to hear you were successful and so sorry to hear how much the process took out of you - I know the feeling very well!