Pip Zero points

Living with Parkinson's Work, benefits and money
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Hi
Been refused pip zero points, its has if they’ve looked at someone else claim.

Can you cook a simple hot meal ? No because my tremor is on my left side and because I’m left handed its not safe for me to pick up hot pans, they awarded 0 points

Do you need help washing and bathing ? I need help getting in & out of shower i get disorientated. they awarded 0 points

do you mix with other people ? no due to my anxiety I find it very difficult to mix and panic in crowded places, that’s why I avoid public transport ? they awarded 0 points

Do you eat and drink unaided ? I need supervision while I eat in case I choke. awarded 0 points.

the list goes on, it seems they have totally ignored my answers and marked me as a person without Parkinson’s.

I’m going to appeal no question, but can someone point me in the right direction for help / advice ?

Thankyou Billy

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Hi @Billy66

Before appealing contact Parkinson’s UK and ask to speak to a benefits advisor. They helped me fill in my form. I was given great advice as to how “not” to fill in the form.
I’m sure you gave the right answers, but there is a way to answer the question, and answer it in your favour.

Cooking a meal. You might be left handed, but you can still use your right. That’s how they will look at that answer.

Also, it would be a good idea to get a letter off your Parkinson’s nurse to back up your evidence.

Hope this helps, good luck.

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My husband was also awardeda big fat zero across the board. With lies included in the report to top it off. Awaiting tribunal which he does not want to go to…

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