PIP for mental health

tanya2595

Hi I was just wondering how many people actually are successful in a pip claim for mental health. I am waiting to hear back a date for my phone call assessment. I have severe anxiety and depression and currently going through a diagnosis for ptsd. I went through a very traumatic avent last year and seem to be getting worse and worse. I have left my house 3 times in the past year, I don’t open my curtains, don’t socialise with anyone apart from my kids and partner, I can’t take my children to school, do the shopping my partner has to do it all. Most of the time even getting a wash of cooking feels draining. I have amazing menta health worker and gp who helps me and I am waiting to start cbt. 

Just looking for positive pip outcome for mental health 

thank you 

poppy12345

As PIP isn'[t awarded based on any diagnosis, then it would be very difficult to compare others to yourself. It really depends on exactly how your conditions affect you. Lots of people successfully claim PIP for the way their mental health affects them. A successful claim could potentially take several months.

daphnemoon

As Poppy says, because everyone is affected differently by the same conditions PIP is based on the impact these have on you as an individual.
It's a very tough form to complete, many pages long and each question has a point value depending on the affect on your daily life.  The only way to find out is to complete the form with as much detail as you can, fully explain the effects on you and be totally honest when answering the questions.
Hope this helps.

Spoonie_Turtle

Have you looked up how PIP is assessed? From your post it sounds like you've already completed and sent your form off but it will still help to know what areas are assessed and your descriptors are decided. It will also help you to know whether you should challenge the outcome if you are not happy with the decision.

Rubyroobs

To have the best chance of an award, you need to provide relevant medical evidence from health care professionals to back up what you put on the form regarding the difficulties you have. So if you struggle to engage with others due to anxiety, and one of your health care professionals - CPN, psychiatrist, therapist can detail your difficulties you may stand more chance of an award.

poppy12345

Rubyroobs said:

To have the best chance of an award, you need to provide relevant medical evidence from health care professionals to back up what you put on the form regarding the difficulties you have. So if you struggle to engage with others due to anxiety, and one of your health care professionals - CPN, psychiatrist, therapist can detail your difficulties you may stand more chance of an award.

I disagree, sorry. Medical evidence isn't needed for a successful PIP claim. I've claimed PIP since 2013 and had 1 review since then and i didn't send any medical evidence because i didn't have anything that was relevant to how my conditions affect me. I sent a few letters with a diagnosis on each and i gave recent real world examples for each descriptor that applied to me. Awarded successfully both times with an increase in mobility at review.

[Deleted User]

I too back up what poppy says. My mum sent diagnosis letters and that’s it. Everything else was provided in what she wrote and attached with the form. Awarded successfully, first time, no MR needed. 

born_again

Rubyroobs said:

To have the best chance of an award, you need to provide relevant medical evidence from health care professionals to back up what you put on the form regarding the difficulties you have. So if you struggle to engage with others due to anxiety, and one of your health care professionals - CPN, psychiatrist, therapist can detail your difficulties you may stand more chance of an award.

Given most of the descriptors are based on your daily abilities. A lot of what any health care worker could provide is not of much use.
Wifes claim had no health care input as she has MS. Add in 2020 has been a year when most appointments have been over the phone with health care. They can not give any realistic input on your daily life & needs.

Also you would need to source these as it appears that DWP do not request this info.

Rubyroobs

born_again said:

Rubyroobs said:

To have the best chance of an award, you need to provide relevant medical evidence from health care professionals to back up what you put on the form regarding the difficulties you have. So if you struggle to engage with others due to anxiety, and one of your health care professionals - CPN, psychiatrist, therapist can detail your difficulties you may stand more chance of an award.

Given most of the descriptors are based on your daily abilities. A lot of what any health care worker could provide is not of much use.
Wifes claim had no health care input as she has MS. Add in 2020 has been a year when most appointments have been over the phone with health care. They can not give any realistic input on your daily life & needs.

Also you would need to source these as it appears that DWP do not request this info.

Things like Occupational therapy assessments/ reports are helpful, aids used, adaptions made etc.