@KirstyScotland8 

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KirstyScotland8

Another PIP post!

Lads, ladies, those not so ascribed, I am looking for hints and tips on filling in my PIP form. I know I don't have to tell any lies or pretend anything because I deserve this money, but the form is scary and long and I know they want to "catch you out" at any given moment. Any words of advice?
@Stumbler

Yes, @KirstyScotland8 , get some professional advice to help complete the form. Use the Citizen's Advice Bureau, or any local MS Support Groups..... The application needs to be completed objectively, so a third party can be objective. But, it's difficult for us as we're "too close" to the problem.

@northernlass

I would suggest you make notes of what you are going to be writing in the form first Kirsty on a separate piece of paper and keep that for your reference.. also when filling out the form tell them if you can complete the task SAFELY and also does it take you longer to do tasks like climb stairs , so TIME. Do you need ASSISTANCE to help you do a task and also does doing any tasks cause you PAIN.. I was told these are the main things they need to know and some of the criteria will be Mobility, preparing food, washing, dressing, cognitive and toileting... But @Stumbler is right get as much info as you can about the process from either citizens advice or phone an MS society and ask for help and make notes and have all your official paperwork with you too just in case they haven't seen it.. Good luck and be prepared for a wait... let us know how you get on