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Pip

NAS65450
over 4 years ago

Finally go my sons pip letter. Scored 0 points! Feel so upset. I worry so much about him and it has been a struggle. Obviously they believed the women at the pip assessment rather than me. Going to a special school, referred to mental health, but apparently all is ok. She even said he could phone me if he got lost, but he does not have a phone because he is secretive. She won him over, he chatted to her, and I kept correcting him as he will not acknowledge that he is autistic.

Looking at the way points are awarded, it really does not take autism into account. Seems to be aimed at physical disabilities more than autism. So as far as pip is concerned my son is an adult, even though I get child benefit up to August next year. Is he an adult or child? I now lose tax credits and DLA for him, so I have to get extra work and leave him at home alone. 

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  • over 4 years ago

    That's a really horrible situation for you, have you spoken to Citizen's Advice about this? Here is a link to the main website, you can search for your local branch on the bottom right of the page. www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

    I believe they can help you with your situation, and perhaps an appeal. They are more qualified to give advice than me, but I have found them very useful for sorting out my situations in the past. 

    I wish you the best of luck.

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  • over 4 years ago

    That's a really horrible situation for you, have you spoken to Citizen's Advice about this? Here is a link to the main website, you can search for your local branch on the bottom right of the page. www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

    I believe they can help you with your situation, and perhaps an appeal. They are more qualified to give advice than me, but I have found them very useful for sorting out my situations in the past. 

    I wish you the best of luck.

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