Pip

backdoorwarrior

How difficult is it to claim PIP for ADHD?

tomtontom

An adult with ADHD would generally be expected to care for themselves. If they had comorbidities they may have care and mobility needs that require assistance from another person.

backdoorwarrior

That's interesting, why do they say that when ADHD can be debilitating and has associated medical costs?

tomtontom

backdoorwarrior wrote: »

That's interesting, why do they say that when ADHD can be debilitating?

PIP is about care and mobility needs. What needs do you have that you cannot meet yourself?

backdoorwarrior

tomtontom wrote: »

PIP is about care needs. What needs do you have that you cannot meet yourself?

That's none of your business.

tomtontom

backdoorwarrior wrote: »

That's none of your business.

People cannot assist without any information. Maybe you could approach CAB or DIAL?

I trust you won't be threatening people tonight?

backdoorwarrior

tomtontom wrote: »

People cannot assist without any information. Maybe you could approach CAB or DIAL?

I trust you won't be threatening people tonight?

You don't want the information to help, you want to offer an unwanted opinion. But as I said it's none of your business regarding specific symptoms.

You are also wrong in your first post. ADHD adults can be eligible for PIP. No idea why you claim to the contrary. Perhaps you should only comment about things you actually know.

tomtontom

backdoorwarrior wrote: »

You don't want the information to help, you want to offer an unwanted opinion. But as I said it's none of your business.

You are wrong btw. ADHD adults can be eligible for PIP. No idea why you claim to the contrary. Perhaps you should only comment about things you actually know.

Adults with ADHD are generally only eligible for PIP with comorbidities.

One wonders why you ask when you then claim to already know the answer?

rogerblack

PIP is about (broadly) being able to reliably, safely, at reasonable speed do things for yourself.

For example, if due to ADHD the person was most of the time unable to cook a simple meal, due to getting distracted, and burning/... it they would gain at least 2 points.
If things were bad enough that there was a risk to safety - more than 2 points for that descriptor.
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/benefits_e/benefits_sick_or_disabled_people_and_carers_ew/benefits_personal_independence_payment_e/benefits_the_pip_assessment_e/pip_activities_descriptors_and_points.htm

Similarly, if they're unable to follow a route - but get distracted and go somewhere else - points might be gained.
Please note - I have no specific knowledge of ADHD, the above were just examples.

Specific details of how your condition affects those activities mentioned in the document would be needed for better advice.
I suggest you ignore tom, his 'advice' is rarely if ever constructive.

backdoorwarrior

tomtontom wrote: »

Adults with ADHD are generally only eligible for PIP with comorbidities.

One wonders why you ask when you then claim to already know the answer?

Because you're a troll who feels the need to get involved in all threads, even if it comes to offering erroneous advice.

tomtontom

backdoorwarrior wrote: »

Because you're a troll who feels the need to get involved in all threads, even if it comes to offering erroneous advice.

Given the threats you were making to people last night, we can be certain I'm not the one trolling here