Steroid Insomnia

FormerMember
FormerMember
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Grrr its going to be one of those nights How do you get to sleep when the steroids say no. Its been a week and a half since the secondary breast cancer brain tumour was removed ( must be an easier name for it) i now seem to be in a black hole. Can't work ,PIP not considered as explained by adviser for another 8 weeks. Confirmed  stage 4 but no time frames and waiting on next appt/decision to be made ? Anyway back to the wide awake club. Any advice greatly revieved ?

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    You need to ask your consultant or GP for form DS1500. This is to bypass all the usual rules when claiming PIP etc. You can only get one if your life is expectancy is 12 months or less. Hope this helps

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Happy Saturday Blush 

    Thank you for your reply. I asked for this but as time cant be determined and fingers crossed I get the long term outcome which could be over a year so far its a no go ? But would rather that Thinking Take care and have a great weekend xx

  • @ericalouise could you get you macmillan nurse/gp to support your application with a letter? I was told this is something other patients do when trying to prove things. Otherwise it’s worth calling the PIP team and explaining to them

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    FormerMember in reply to Greenery

    Good morning 

    I have spoken to them and they have updated the application but apparently not worth submitting until after Xmas as probably  won't be considered until 8-12 weeks after new diagnosis? 

    Thank you for taking the time to reply and have a great weekend Grinning