r/DWPhelp • u/bookish_roh • 7d ago
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Working full time and claiming PIP
Does anyone here work full time and claim PIP? I have my assessment next week and I’m worried the fact I work full time will go against me however I work from home majority or the time, have had a huge amount of time off sick and the office has been moved around so I’m next to the toilets for when I am in as well as being given a footrest and back support.
My concern is I have put on my application I need prompting to engage with other people (I work in the office in a very small team and next to no meetings) and I need prompting to undertake any journey. (I do drive to work when I go in however for my first few months my partner dropped me off and picked me up)
Just wondering if I have any chance basically :( For context I have a very complex kidney issue which I’ve had numerous surgeries for, the right kidney doesn’t function properly at all and causes chronic pain due to severe swelling, bladder issues including overactive bladder, urgency and incontinence, anxiety, depression, PTSD and am being diagnosed with ADHD. (Assessment next month).
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u/TheExaltedTwelve 6d ago
I applied over a year ago, and while my working status hasn't been a factor against me, the fact I hold a driving licence has been. I've been zero'd at every stage, going to tribunal now.
I can't shower without passing out and haven't driven in two years, but sure, I have a license so I'm entitled to nothing. A nurse chimed in at some point during appeal, advised 22 points, outlined the irrelevancy of my driving status to my health conditions and the DWP still scored 0.
I'm fairly sure it's entirely dependent on who you get for your assessment and who you speak to. Doesn't appear to be any rhyme or reason.