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Should I claim PIP?

textbook · 2023-12-10 00:55:05

I heard PIP is the new disability benefit. I've had an injured foot for three months now - maybe gout or injured ligaments, I'm struggling to do my physical job. How easy is it to go on this and what do you need to do? I'm currently on tax credits and got part time office job which isn't stable alongside my self employed…

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Muttleythefrog Posts: 20,548 Forumite

15 December 2023 at 12:29PM edited 15 December 2023 at 12:30PM

textbook said:

Got the link to apply?

Can't hurt to apply I guess. I am working a sedentary job PAYE so Haven't claimed yet statutory sick

Also, I guess keep getting the sick benefits off doc I guess. Haven't claimed yet th

https://www.gov.uk/pip/how-to-claim

You'll need to call to start things... and provide some information which that link advises regarding.

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