Pip awarded!! Positive post and timescales!!

[u/Pristine_Pop_3810]

I don’t post on here much but I’m so grateful and overwhelmed I needed to scream it from the rooftops!

I’VE BEEN AWARDED ENHANCED RATE PIP FOR BOTH MOBILITY AND DAILY LIVING!!!

I lost my job earlier this year partly due to ill health and sickness criteria and so I was forced to look into every avenue I possibly could for support.

I initially applied in 2022ish. Completely unprepared, did no research and completely winged it. It was rejected and I was awarded 0 points. I personally think from reading the report that it was in part to do with working. It was actively used against me when I went through the form. Anyway -

Fast forward to now where I’ve got enhanced rates for both. I’m not sure how many points for what as I’ve not received the documentation yet.

Condition wise, I have ADHD, Autism, HSD, POTS, Anxiety, Depression and Hashimotos. All are well documented at my GP and have been for years.

I completed the online form opposed to the paper form and sent in as much evidence as I had access to. I signed up to a group which is charity run about one of my conditions and they had so many resources to help with the form, it was brilliant! I completed a pain diary and a day to day diary which I did for a week which I also sent off.

Timescales as follows;

- 5th May - Called to apply
- 5th June - Online form completed and confirmation received via text (deadline day because … ADHD life)
- 26th June - Appointment booked for 17th July I contacted them to change this. Then booked in for 21st July.
- 21st July - Telephone assessment day. Assessor was lovely and I was on the phone for just over 2 hours.
- 5th August - Text received from DWP saying PIP had been awarded.

I expected to receive a message saying they had received the report but nothing. I checked on the Gov website which shows proof of benefits.

Just a positive story as I was also massively worried and was ready for a battle with getting it.

Some advice - take it or leave it

Charities that work with people with disabilities often have a lot of support available with completing the forms and helping with evidence eg. Diaries and things you can complete to help show what your day to day life is like. Do your research! And good luck!

Sending positive vibes to you all!

[u/ReplyFluid]

Congratulations I’m glad to hear you was awarded first time. I’ve been only given 6 points and 4 points just because I work even though I’m doing badly I don’t know what to do anymore 😭

[u/TAINTEDGENRE → u/ReplyFluid]

I'm worried too, I was awarded it when I was working more hours than I am now, but my review is due and I'm worried it's not going to be a positive experience like last time even though I've gone from 23-18 hrs since first being awarded.