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5 years 8 months ago #236478 by sitterum
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I’m now in the process of filling in my wife’s PIP form
My wife has advanced MS, is now bedbound and receiving palliative care for pain management. From home visits in the last 2 years we have 4 doctor’s letters and 3 nurse’s letters, do you think that is enough?
The doctors write in her letters that they would like her to go into hospital for symptom control, but we were advised by a neurologist that as she’s immunocompromised not to go in as if she gets an infection it could prove fatal. I’m worried the DWP might say we’re exasperating her symptoms by refusing to go in hospital and then refusing her PIP claim, any thoughts on this?
Thanks in advance for your help
My wife has advanced MS, is now bedbound and receiving palliative care for pain management. From home visits in the last 2 years we have 4 doctor’s letters and 3 nurse’s letters, do you think that is enough?
The doctors write in her letters that they would like her to go into hospital for symptom control, but we were advised by a neurologist that as she’s immunocompromised not to go in as if she gets an infection it could prove fatal. I’m worried the DWP might say we’re exasperating her symptoms by refusing to go in hospital and then refusing her PIP claim, any thoughts on this?
Thanks in advance for your help
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5 years 8 months ago - 5 years 8 months ago #236485 by BIS
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Hi Steve G
Make sure that you have looked at our guide for filling in the PIP form.
No one has to take any type of medical treatment that they do not want. You have a very good reason why your wife hasn't had hospital treatment - and you just need to say so in your evidence why. I can't tell you what they will think, but a reasonable medical professional would understand. They are there to judge your wife's ability to fulfill the PIP criteria - not to criticise her chosen treatment plan.
Don't forget to put in a request for a home visit. You will need a backup letter from your doctor or nurse. It should be obvious as she is bed-bound but you will still need to put in the request.
BIS
Make sure that you have looked at our guide for filling in the PIP form.
No one has to take any type of medical treatment that they do not want. You have a very good reason why your wife hasn't had hospital treatment - and you just need to say so in your evidence why. I can't tell you what they will think, but a reasonable medical professional would understand. They are there to judge your wife's ability to fulfill the PIP criteria - not to criticise her chosen treatment plan.
Don't forget to put in a request for a home visit. You will need a backup letter from your doctor or nurse. It should be obvious as she is bed-bound but you will still need to put in the request.
BIS
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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5 years 8 months ago #236492 by sitterum
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Hi Bis,
Thank you for your reply
I’ve used the guide on this website to assist me with the form. I’ll make sure I request a home visit; although with the evidence she has hopefully they have enough to assess her without a face to face.
Steve
Thank you for your reply
I’ve used the guide on this website to assist me with the form. I’ll make sure I request a home visit; although with the evidence she has hopefully they have enough to assess her without a face to face.
Steve
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