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8 years 6 months ago #180751 by kezza
Mentioning alcohol on PIP form was created by kezza
Hello,
I've spent some time searching through the forums and can't find an answer to this, so sorry if there is and I've just missed it.
I'm currently filling in my PIP form (my tribunal awarded PIP runs out next month :( ) and I'm not sure if I should mention that one of my self-harming behaviours is to drink alcohol, even though I really shouldn't because of medication I take. I used to be alcohol dependent but now I just have blips! I've read about the proposed policy to sanction alcoholics and drug dependents and obese people (which I also am!) so am I best off not mentioning it? If I should, does it go in the 'Eating and Drinking' question along with my eating disorder?
Thanks in anticipation :unsure:
*kezza*
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8 years 6 months ago #180756 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic Mentioning alcohol on PIP form
Kezza

The idea of "sanctioning" alcoholics, the obese, etc. pops up at least once a year and is always shown to be a really bad idea that fails to take into account the genuine issues that people who suffer from these conditions have, the latest attempt has been no different.

This is your claim so you need to decide what you want to include, but don't feel constrained because the numpties running the system don't understand the issues that claimants have.

If you do refer to it, then do so where ever it is relevant.

Gordon
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