Hi. I have my telephone assessment very soon, so I’m starting to prepare, in my head and on paper. Never realised how stressful the whole thing is! So, I’m assuming if I’ve written on the forms that I ...
Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 4 May 2021
i scored only 2 points for preparing meals.I have problems with my left hand and grip,I have my wifes assistance.I suffer from dizzyness and take Rampril twice a day for high blood pressure.I cannot ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 12 Mar 2017
I have recently Had my PIP Assessment and omly scored 2 points for preparing meals.My decision maker has stated that I have bad grip in my left hand.My wife helps me to prepare meals and I do not use ...
Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 17 Mar 2017
Hi Due to my Fibromyalgia I am now only able to heat up food in the microwave. I buy ready meals . Looking at activity 1 preparing food or food that has been prepared for me and frozen can anyone ...
Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 27 Nov 2018
I’ve got a tribunal case this week it’s an appeal for my son what is the best way to prepare for the questions they will ask.
Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 22 Sep 2018
Good Afternoon I have Rheumatoid Arthritis I have my PIP assessors report and I been awarded 2 points in the "preparing a meal" section (Needs an aid or appliance to be able to cook a simple meal ...
Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 2 Oct 2021
Do you have a plan in place for when you die ? Not something we want to think about but following a recent conversation with my wife what are the things your partner needs to do ? What do you need ...
Discussion in Coffee lounge - 22 Feb 2018
Hi. Would like some advice. Just received my PIP award and scored 4 points for preparing food as they have stated I need supervision or assistance. I can't prepare or cook food and have a care package ...
Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 20 Mar 2018
I have pinch grip which makes it difficult for me to prepare meals.I have my wifes assistance to help me prepare food.It OK preparing it but my wife puts in into the pans etc then I wait till its ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 22 Mar 2017
hi all, i m a unpaid carer , i look after my wife 24/7 because she Long term has bypolar schizoafective disorder. from feb my social worker did carer assessment and gave me 1 hour daily a PA that i ...
Discussion in Mental health and wellbeing - 8 May 2025
