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@katfight 

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katfight

Should I cancel my pip assessment?

So guys, I put in for pip back in January this year when I wasn't in the best place, 9 months on i received a letter detailing an appointment time. My thing is, I don't feel the way I did back then. I walk slower with more of a limp on my left hip, but I can walk for a good 10 minutes most days without feeling bad, I can use my hands and arms, almost feel all of my feet etc and I am not struggling to talk, eat or cough anymore. So since I've managed to get through this year and feel 90% back to "normal" is it worth having an assessment? I will pass it with flying colours the way I am at the minute... what shud I do? My friend said struggle the way I did earlier this year but I cudnt do that as its not me, am I wasting the assessor's time. Thanks
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@Stumbler
@Stumbler
 

@katfight, having a diagnosis of MS means that you have an incurable, progressive neurological condition. Being relapsing/remitting means that you will have potentially good days, but when, and if, you relapse then things can be very difficult. This assessment needs to consider you on a very bad day. There's quite a lot of useful advice on this website, http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/, although registration and a negligible fee may be required. @BillyBonza , PIP is the Personal Independence Payment, a disability benefit in the UK.

@northernlass
@northernlass
 

I agree with @Stumbler as that's the advise I was given by a lady at MS UK who advises on benefits and sent me a booklet called "The best possible pip claims on physical health, mental health and learning difficulties grounds" a right riveting read I must say.. very informative. The assessor needs to know how bad it can get for you and it sounds like you have some genuine experience of how difficult life can be on a bad day, so maybe write down your experiences and how it impacted on your day to day life @catfight and letters, documents, list of medications and doctors visits and diagnosis proof, anything to back up your claim as the assessor will need to be given the full picture of how MS can and has effected you.. great news you are on the mend but you still have mobility issues that need to be taken into account and things take you longer so that is also a valid aspect of your life at present. let us know how it goes as I haven't had mine yet.. I applied months ago when I was at my worst and just diagnosed and like you I am also feeling better and more able but who knows what tomorrow may bring and It wouldn't be fair to be at the back of the queue having to wait another 6 months if financial support is needed. Best of luck @catfight and if possible ..if there is time.. get the booklet and read up about what to expect so that you are ready and remember that they don't just give benefits away like many people think.. if you are entitled to it then take it.. Best wishes :)