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5 years 2 months ago #244681 by Fight MS
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Hello
I am hoping if I could get some help here. I got diagnosed with MS last year and wanted to see how my symptoms affected me before I apply for any sort of benefit. I have managed to fill up the PIP form with the help of my husband but wanted to see if someone could have a quick glance over it. I have had and read a lot of horror stories about PIP and MS. Any help and guidance would be appreciated. Thanks

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5 years 2 months ago #244682 by BIS
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Hi Fight MS

I am sorry, but that is not a service we offer. Have you been through every step our guide and checked that you have answered all the questions clearly and showing your difficulties?

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claim...pip/pip-claims-guide

If you haven't already, I would include a statement from your husband, detailing the difficulties you have with reference to the PIP criteria, from what he has observed or where he has to offer assistance - and then sign and date it.

BIS

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5 years 2 months ago #244685 by Fight MS
Replied by Fight MS on topic Check my PIP form please
Thanks a lot BIB. I will check over the guide and make sure I have covered all the points and make sure there is a detailed explanation for every criteria.I will ask my Husband to write a statement for the same. Best wishes

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5 years 2 months ago #244694 by Becky
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Hi Fight ms

I have an award for PIP for MS. My main problems are visual and walking as I am blind in one eye and have foot drop both due to the MS. I added lots of medical evidence with my claim. Have you spoken to your MS team about your PIP claim? My MS nurse was insistent I claimed it so that spurred me on knowing I had their full support.

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5 years 2 months ago #244826 by Fight MS
Replied by Fight MS on topic Check my PIP form please
Hi Becky
Thanks a lot for getting back to me. I am struggling with my foot drop and having a lot of falls. I am having cognitive issues now and not able to recollect a lot of things. My memory is not that great. I was filling my PIP form today and made a mistake as I wrote a wrong answer for one of the questions and it's got me all anxious now to what to do. Dont want to score it off or use white ink. My MS nurse has supported me for applying PIP. I waited for 9 months to see how much condition is affected and finally making this application. I am struggling with incontinence and imbalance quite a lot recently. Could my husband fill the form for me? Is this allowed? Thanks Becky and everyone else for your support.

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5 years 2 months ago #244834 by Gary
Replied by Gary on topic Check my PIP form please
Hi Fight MS

If I make mistakes on the form I use a correction tape to correct them as it looks neater.

Yes your husband can complete the form for you, I do it all the time, you do need to check the form carefully to make sure you have included all your disabilities and ailments before you sign it, don't forget to keep a copy of your form.

Gary

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