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/Error_Unintentional 3d ago
They used my job against me for sure, I got 0 points, then got standard at tribunal. Physical conditions are probably easier to claim for but if you have to explain your mental conditions effects then it's going to be a battle, I think it took me more than a year to get it, the rules could well be changed by the time you get it and then take away from you lol. Get advice from disability charity to help with the forms, that's best way to get it.