PIP: Q13 Going out – with ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndr

I’m trying to complete my first PIP form. I’m having great difficulty answering two of the questions included in the section: Q13 Going out.

With regards to the effects of my ME/CFS and my newly diagnosed heart condition, which is now causing additional fatigue, I leave the house very little except for escorted hospital visits and GP visits. I’m mainly confined to home – to one room, in fact.

I’m wondering if the various debilitating symptoms of my ME/CFS (joint pain, severe chronic fatigue, muscle weakness, cognitive dysfunction) and the fatigue of my serious heart condition (I’m likely due open heart surgery this year) are relevant to the wording of the first two questions of Q13 Going out:

• Do you need help from another person to plan a route to somewhere you know well? Or do you need another person, guide dog or specialist aid to help you get there?

• Do you need help from another person, guide dog or specialist aid to get to a location that is unfamiliar to you?

Basically, I can’t do any journey unescorted familiar location or not. Not without severely exacerbating my symptoms. Should I emphasize that?

I’m not even sure my question makes sense or is appropriate to post here. If not, my apologies. I’m quickly approaching my deadline for form return (already extended) and I cannot think clearly at all. Thank you.

Many thanks, Gordon, for the speedy reply.
Very helpful advice.
My best to you.