Pip

emmak 2 hours ago

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Hi all

Looking for some advice about PIP.

I'm currently on SSP and have child support once a week. my income is tiny and pays less than half my rent.

I've applied for universal credit but two months on and I still have no payment.

So, I want to apply for PIP to top me up.

Has anyone been successful in receiving PIP and if so, what needs to be said to get it?

Obvs, my mental health is on the floor right now - i had bilateral invasive BC and had successful op (I think) and now waiting for oncologist to say chemo and radiotherapy or just radiotherapy and meds.

I feel guilty for asking for financial help but I do need it whilst I'm going through this awful period/depression/anxiety, particularly with two teenagers that I am trying to protect from all this.

Any help or advice you can give would be gratefully received. I just don't know where to turn and feel overwhelmed at how hard the battle is to keep going when I'm going through this. I can't believe that this cancer has created more than health issues

thank-you for listening x

Boobybabe2 35 minutes ago

Hi emmak,

I t recently had a lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed, I get both Universal Credit and PIP.

Lets start with Universal Credit, eight weeks is not unusual to wait, but there should’ve been more movement by now. If I were you, I would ring them again or go to your nearest Job Centre and ask to speak to someone about a query, then stress to this person the urgency of the matter, that you have children to feed and you have no money, lay it on thick if you have to, tell them you can’t wait any longer - also ensure that they back pay it. Normally you are paid from the date of the claim. I get UC because I only work twelve hours and am classed as on a low income.

As for PIP, first visit the www.gov.uk site which gives you all the info on PIP and if you are eligible, which you are and it will also tell you how to claim

1. You ring the number 0800 917 2222

2. Have your name, address, d.o.b, ni number, your GP’s details to hand before you call, this saves a lot of messing.

3, They will ask you for these details and then usually talk about your condition and why you are applying - call takes about twenty mins do this at a quiet moment.

4. You could then wait up to six weeks before they get back to you, this is normal, then you will get a telephone consultation going over things. After this they may tell you then if your claim has been accepted or if you will have to wait a few more weeks for them to assess it. Please be patient as they let you know when they are ready. Once again, lay it on thick if you have to, tell them everything about the cancer and how it is effecting you.

I originally got PIP because I am partially sighted, when I was diagnosed with cancer I notified them as it is a ‘change of circumstance’ and got it increased by nearly £300. Never feel guilty about asking for help or the befits you are entitled to, that’s what they are there for, everyone does it do why shouldn’t you, going through cancer is stressful enough without the worry about money - and you are entitled to both, so get them.

Also can I suggest you ring Macmillan 0808 808 0000 first and speak to them. Firstly you are entitled to a £200 Macmillan grant, which I got within a week. Also they have people who specialise in benefits, energy bills, PIP and lots of other things and can get things moving quickly. It might be beneficial to go to your nearest Macmillan centre, a list is on this site.

I do hope this helps and let me know how you get on, be strong, you are not alone.

Take care and big hugs.xxx

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