I Lost A PIP Claim - Unedited
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- I am devastated to say this, I lost a claim. Up until this point I had 100% success rate with all PIP claims, mandatory reconsideration's and tribunals.
But, no more. I knew this would happen at some point. Well actually, I never wanted to experience this.
I will always be honest with you. So, I wanted to let you know as soon as possible.
Please be aware that I have about 6 months of videos done in advance. So, if any intros say I have 100% success they were completed before the loss. I will update the descriptions of all of these videos, to make sure people understand I no longer have that success rate.
Take care
Charlie
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Charlie
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Thanks EVERYONE for watching and commenting! We will WIN! I send this weekly so its quicker to get updates and I chat about my life that week. Hope this helps as well x
100% over 4 years is insane!!! Don't be tough on yourself. Onwards we go! ✊
LOL thank you xx
Maybe they've seen you on CZcams helping others Charlie and they made sure you didn't have a 100 per cent success rate. I wouldn't put it past them. Xxxxx
I got a message before we got to 1,000 subs, saying they are watching me. Honestly, I thought:
GOOD, if you were not such a bunch of c#nts then my guides would not be required and I would not get views.
I am very positive about the whole thing (normally), but I will NOT be threatened. That just fuels me to win even more.
I think there is a chance you might be right. I am not going to attend Tribunals any more. Its just too much for me and I do not want CZcams to be a risk of negatively impacting anyones claims.
I am attending assessments though
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment xx
I thought this also, government are now checking bank accounts and social media
Agree. They are very vindictive. Never underestimate Human capacity for cruelty and spite.
Your correct they look through Facebook etc.
They're worse than the post office
Some of the DWP need to be locked up. For a very, very long time.
I wish I could disagree with you, but having seen the facts that some individuals DO lie.....HARD....on what we say. I think I actually agree. Those of put us through an extremely degrading process and then do NOT write the truth.
I think they should at the very least:
- Be formally investigated at Gross Misconduct level
- I would like DWP to share the stats with us (not to breach GDPR), but for example:
Internal investigations completed = and then number of employees no longer employed =
But, I think that would still breach GDPR/confidentiality in some way.
I am in the process of doing a test. When I get the outcome, I will do a video on it
Thanks for commenting xx
P.S My only priority is us/you.....the people suffering with chronic illness. I try to just focus on that and not get distracted by knobheads LOL
@@CharliesJourneypip is hardest job to keep employees most quit after short time
@@CharliesJourneytip don’t use the word suffering it’s form of begging
@@CharliesJourneyand the government is in progress of abolishing all disability
This is the nexst scandal it cruel to put sick people through this. When you go to a tribunal, where is the accessories they should be there also to put forward why they came to their conclusions of you illness.
Right, you've had your cry. Play with your pets, go for a walk & breathe deeply. Snuggle up in bed & get some well deserved rest/sleep. Tomorrow is a new day & we need you to keep inspiring us to be strong, & to fight to win. It's only numbers, think of ALL the people you have helped. Sending you positive vibes. ❤
You are right, I did exactly what you have said and I am back fighting! x
So sorry, I'm shocked. They don't know how you really feel, and the suffering. It is cruel and heartless. But please don't blame yourself, you did the best you could, and no one could ask for more. You have helped so many people selflessly. We need more people like you in the world. I could give you a big hug.
I have heard the DWP is close to going bust, they apparently, don't have enough staff, and they have a big backlog. The staff are stressed, low-paid and with the amount of work is too much, moral low. You look after yourself, you have looked after us. I have fibro too. it's no, life.
I'm glad you have a family, I have no one. I'm scared to even take money out of my bank account, or spend. You are amazing and should be damn proud of yourself. We love you dearly.
I will never forget your kindness and empathy.
I can't understand, why if able, there aren't protests, and public out cry. Take care. My very best wishes. Moog.
Moog, I LOVE your name! Thank you so much for this comment, your wording is amazing.
But, one thing. You are NOT alone. One of the main reasons for starting this channel was to create a community.
Stick with us as we grow and I am sure we will be able to help in some way, even if it is feeling less alone xx
.@@CharliesJourney Ahh bless Charlie. Thank you so much. You have such a big heart. I just hope you are ok?. I've been thinking about you. You are a giver like myself. You help so many people and give them hope when there is little, despite being ill yourself.
Sometimes you get to a point, where we don't care anymore, what will happen will happen, but when money is involved, that we deserve, it's a different story.
I like the idea of building a community, of like-minded people. You are very good at talking to people and making them feel somewhat better. I wish you luck.
Thank you so much for your kind words, so glad you liked mine. Hang on in there, We need you, Charlie.
Glad you like my name. It's not my real name of course. You take care, this world is an evil place, we just have to make the most of it the best we can. Take good care, moog.
You did the best every time and nobody can ask anymore of you from that, you've helped me and the partner understand so much and help others so much and we are forever grateful for the fight you put in. Keep fighting the good fight and providing the insight.
❤
Hello you two!! It looks like we share an audience. Thanks for this and love to the dogs xx
Don’t feel down babe! They are really cracking down on this big time! Having had PIP awarded for 5 years, this year i received zero points and even I know that a dox box is worth 1 point! I am appealing with the help of the money management team at my housing association. They have been VERY supportive. I shall keep you updated 😘
I failed last year as I wasn’t mentally stable. This year I called Citizens Advice and they are going to help me fill the forms out. The council sometimes put on training regarding filling out forms. Good luck all. Healing hug. ❤✌🏼🙏🏼
Good luck....make sure they stick to the points....watch this one:
czcams.com/video/VYDYTX2Ml1Y/video.html
Councils do have a benefits department who will help you fill in the forms and give you advice.
Sorry what? They failed you for begin mentally unstable? They can't do that surely? 😳 you would likely need more help then most
@@KieranSage-yl7db I know, it’s mental. Quit my job, finally got 30x 1hrs trauma therapy and a new job. Life looking brighter. ❤✌🏼🙏🏼
@@curlysue3620that's really great to hear! I would have definetly put a formal complaint in though.
Thanks for having an amazing level of integrity.
Being so transparent is not easy at all.
You are making a huge difference out there !
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment xx I appreciate the support
Don't be hard on yourself, thanks for everything you do, 🙏
Thanks so much for commenting, I appreciate it x
Yes,
Best wishes.
Break a leg( as they say in show business - it’s reverse psychology!!)
Do you suspect you’ve lost because you ‘put yourself out there’ so to speak??
You’re quite high profile now. Maybe they are trying to bring you down a peg and make an example out of you?
Just my thoughts.
I wouldn’t put anything past any of that lot
I see now… you were fighting a claim for someone else!
I thought it was your claim.
Apologies.
Still…. No matter . You do your best, and it’s just a blip .
First time for everything.
It doesn’t make it right though.
Onwards and forwards .
You know better than anyone that this system is designed to piss genuine folk off .
Hi hunnie I lost on pip twice. Went to tribunal first time but didn’t second time. Brutal is the right word it just awful. There is a lot I could tell you about what happened to me. Take care of yourself xxx
Really sorry to hear this! Take care x
My missus is a support worker, she has filled in hundreds of forms and attended dozens of pip assessments. On every occasion that a client has had their claim rejected she's gone to court and won because she's called out their lies. She's had assessors claim that blind clients could "read at normal font", say that paraplegic clients could walk unaided. The real tell is that if you ask to record the assessment they will terminate it and if you covertly record it you can't present it as evidence. Another thing worthy of mention is that courts are sick to the back teeth with these untrained unqualified monkey's employed by these parasites the dwp award the contracts to so please, go to court because it's almost a guaranteed win!
Thank you so much for commenting this x
Always secretly record everything, even if you can't use it in court. When any conversation is finished with them, let them know that you have recorded everything that's been said and would they like to ammend or change anything before the interview over.
They would terminate the interview and put you down as a no show resulting in the loss of your PIP.
@@Norfolkbiker50😮 thats so devious 😢
Inform them in an email you want the interview recorded a few days before the assessment and you will be recording it as well. Start recording as soon as you are called into the room for the assessment.
Hello Charlie , I'm sorry that the outcome wasn't as well as you hoped , wishing you a happy new year & every success for the future .
Hey Julian, I hope you are well.
Thank you....I am defo feeling better now and ready to fight during 2024 xx
hi charlie, Sharon here, thank you for everything you do, you truly fill me with confidence , I have said to you previously that I wish I'd found you before Id filled out my form and had my 3 HR assessment to be awarded the same lower rate , I got awarded just 2pts for being double incontinent due to bowel cancer plus many other issues going on, Arthritis fybromyalgia and more.... im waiting for the outcome of a mandatory reconsideration, I think the idea of yours is fantastic for helping to understand and complete pip forms .....confidently,
Charlie you'er truly a Godsend to us, thank you, wishing you an amazingly happy new year, X X
Hi Sharon!! I remember you, I really hope your MR is in your favor xx
Thanks for commenting and I AM going to keep going. It was just a slight wobble
I have a meeting with one of my mentors next week so that should help me with how to adjust my approach slightly to help more people xx
I had my pip claim dismissed a few years ago .when i read what the person wrote who interviewed me , nothing was written or mentioned about my health my whole report was judging me on my appearance and stated i was dressed smartly and was a very pretty young lady so i got 0 points.
Thats shocking.
So sorry for how you feel and for what the family is going through. I had to go to tribunal when I first claimed for pip, and I was explaining I have M.E and one of the panel members said oh yes we hear a lot about that in here but not in the real world. I didn't really give it much thought in the room but afterwards I was thinking about it and she basically had called me a liar. The way you are made to feel by these people is disgusting. I did win at tribunal but it was a really traumatic experience . Thank you for everything you are doing to help people, you are an amazing young lady.
It’s great that there are people like you who are willing to help others with PIP claims.
I just stumbled across ur Chanel today. So sorry. Please do not go so hard on yourself. In Scotland PIP is now Adult Disability P? (Something) with my self being in really bad health and finding it so difficult to find help on how to fill these damn forms. You are such a Godsend. You are a blessing hun. Sending you love and hugs.
What a wonderful person you are . For my wife and myself it has been a battle our Daughter has Asperger’s syndrome . For now it’s fine we worry about the future when we have gone. The last time they questioned her PIP was just as you said, you tell the truth and they write a complete load of lies.in the end we consulted our Doctor Who has known our daughter from day one, what a man he took precious time to write the accurate truth about our daughter in the end, she came out with more than we asked for they chucked everything at her which we refused, only requiring what we were entitled to, when they try again we will definitely use recording equipment. You are doing a great job never ever question yourself on that subject……..Roger.
Hi, I just wanted to let you know that your videos helped me massively for my pip assessment. You really helped me to understand the points system, and it made me so confident that I am entitled to this so I need to fight for this. I owe you a huge thank you - you must put in a lot of time and effort into these videos so I wanted you to know that they help massively. My mum and I felt so much better prepared for my assessment after watching your videos! ❤️
Glad I could help!
Sending a big hug 💜 you are amazing xxxxx
Thank you xx
System is so broken. It's nearly impossible to get any help, waiting list, assesment, 'oh we don't do that. ' Back to gp, No one reads the notes, or properly listens.
Feels like the entire thing is set up to look after ITSELF, not those it's meant to be helping. When you have chronic illness just trying to move or eat now and then takes all your energy, forget watdhing, its eat OR wash. To plonk paperwork of the length and complexity, is impossible for so many.
So very sorry to the person who was denied, it's not you it's them
Thank you so much for writing this, you really do know what it feels like to be chronically ill. I am thinking of you xx
Hi Charlie
Your information is valuable to us, ur suggestion with filling out pip forms, u mention in ur videos stuff I didn't think of, I also gonna look at getting a zimmer frame as at moment I use walking stick which I struggle with. Keep going girl
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I am going to keep going xx
It shows how much you care. You’re a gem. Take care diane 👵👵👵👵
Thank you xx
Keep strong. I hope you get your pip back ASAP !!
Thank you xx (I have my PIP, it was a claim for someone else) xx
Charlie you should be advising people to have someone else fill out the form. If the claimant fills out the form themselves it is used against them. If you have to spend 100+ hours on a single claim then you know something is wrong.
Hi,
NO. Having someone fill out your form is 100% OK. I have done it so many times I have literally lost count and those were all wins.
Also, there are many organisations that offer this as well, PIP even have a section on the form where you can get someone else to fill it out for you.
The issue with this claim was nothing to do with process. I cannot go into detail, but as I said 100+hrs Verses 8hrs and a win on the 8hrs.
I did make mistakes and I will learn from them. You are right, 100+hrs on a single claim....there was something really really wrong. I should have stopped the process earlier.
Thanks so much for commenting
Charlie
If they are watching you, then they've proven how they dont listen/hear whats being said.
Above all else, you've promoted honesty.
Seems to me what your advising on is merely the wording so things are not left open-ended
Keep up the great work.
Ive helped 4 people get their claims through. I wish Id found you earlier though; I may not have stressed so much.
These peoples claims are all going to be reviewed this year and ive been dreading it. Feel a LOT more.confident after seeing just 2 of your videos. So THANK YOU! SO SO very much❤❤
99% success rate is still beyond amazing! Don’t beat yourself up. You’re doing an amazing job & I wish I could employ your help. Your calendar is closed. I’m sure you’re already overwhelmed with emails. I totally admire your dedication. You are doing yourself down. Your honesty is just amazing ❤
Just new to your channel and after watching a couple of your videos I think you deserve a medal the size of a dustbin lid. You are such a genuine soul, and I feel for you after watching.
I, too, am chronically ill but haven't applied for pip yet , as I can manage on my universal credit. When I do apply, I now have more knowledge, thanks to you.
Stay strong, Charlie. You are an angel on this earth .
Sending you much love and respect to you ❤️
Quite right.
This lady and the quiet unassuming gentleman Alan Bates, who has spent 20 years unraveling the corruption in the Post Office , all in his own time and expense.
It’s people like these that deserve gongs.
NOT some overblown politician or fancy pop stars for ‘services to music’ while they earn multi millions to indulge themselves .
@neil-nx3ei Exactly my thoughts, it's so unfair that decent, genuine people don't get the recognition they deserve. It would be nice if these so-called celebrities would give a little back to us mere mortals.
Mr. Sunak could always delve into his savings and help out a few million without having to worry if his gas meter is going to last until payday.
Charlie you are amazing, I found your channel yesterday. the straight up real talk nobody does, you do :) thank you for being a light in such a corrupt world for many people (myself included)
Yet a woman has been given an honours this year for working at the DWP for forty years. Sickening is all I can say. 🇬🇧
My point exactly
Sorry Charlie 😢 but keep going luv. Happy New Year 🎉
Thanks Amira, I will xxx
My partner was lucky the first time she applied, she won and got 3 years. This was during Covid. She had reaply when it was running out, kept us waiting until after it nearly run out before we did a phone assessment. She was given 5 years, this is for enhanced PIP.
The phone calls both times lasted about 40 mins. And we were told instantly of the decision.
get back on that horse and keep up the amazing work you do, many thanks to you young lady
Thank you, I will x
You are doing a great job thank you so much , so many people like myself included do need some help with these forms. I think a small course is a great idea thank you Charlie, I'm a new subscriber and I am amazed at the good, and so very helpful information that you give us. PIP is like working through a mind field. I am on a lower rate of pip as I never knew of you a year ago when I claimed for Pip. And as you said in this video all we are doing is telling them the truth but I am so pleased I found you thank you again.. Geraldine.
You're doing excellent work and helping many many people. Thank you and stay strong.
Oh nooo. I’ve got my tribunal in 3 weeks and I’m even more terrified now.
So sorry you are upset with your loss but I know you did your best luv xx
Hey how did it go?
I have worked all my life but with a Type 1 diabeties for 44 years and 6 injections a day. With all the problems with this chronic condition when I was found to be going blind and now with very little feeling in my feet so much so I stood on glass at Christmas didn't know until noticed my sock was wet but it was blood. I have PTSD from the Falklands War and cannot stand burned food which sends me into a complete depression for day's and my mum has just died before Christmas who would check on me for eating or if I go into a coma and call a ambulance, as I collapsed into a coma in Tesco 3 months ago as got my blood levels incorrect and woke up with Ambulance crew around me so applying for PIP end of the month and have watched your threads and you impressed me so don't let the bastards grind you down Charlie.
Thanks for your comment! Good luck with your application
So you have got 99.9% win rate. My Daughter is doing the form at the moment. You have gave me so much help to help her doing this form. You are a Angel bless you.
I went to my tribunal in March 2020, I was so distressed by the questions, I even tried to take an overdose infront if them using the medication in my pill dispenser which they didnt believe I used! Their answer " you need to see your doctor." My husband stopped me by grabbing my arms and they sent for security! The original assessor had blatantly put false answers to questions in the original assessment, and in the tribunal they were asking questions which were not even relevant eg. Quote "Keeping two cars must be expensive"!! My husband uses his for work. PIP is not based on your income! I had been down graded from full PIP including Mobility to the lower rates on both. I am still traumatised by it now and know 100% I have been cheated. It is the luck of the draw who your assessor is at the beginning.
Started watching your vlogs last night have subscribed to you I am on low rate pip for mobility and the other one sorry can’t always remember the name I have asked for a form for pip so I can apply for the higher rate now and your experience and explanation of it all made so much more sense to me so thankyou for the information I shall keep watching and will let you know how I go
Xx
Hi its nearly 4 am and im up in pain again. Ive just found you . Ive filled in my review, ive been on full pip for over 4 years. Im worse, i use more aids now a motility scooter evan had a special scooter lift put in the car so im no longer house bound . I wish id found you sooner. Im so worried theyll stop my pip. My quality of life is awful .but ive heard terrible things about people loosing their pip evan when they have got worse . Afetr hearing you i know i should have been brave and said more about my loo problems . Sometimes i fall asleep on the loo . Inbtween bouts of runs . God its miserable. Im sick with worry god bless you for the efforts you make ❤
Thank you for getting in touch, i'm so glad my video has helped even if in a small way. Sending you best wishes x
Have you heard of fight back 4 Justice? they do have a legal team and are charity based. They helped me get my pip. So if you have a loss of a case next time, then refer them to the above. Keep up the good work Charlie.
Thanks so much for posting this!!! Thank you.....everyone please read this!
Just seen this one, sorry you lost a claim, if it makes you feel better I have got my PIP after the 3rd time of applying having watched some of your videos
All you can do is keep going, you help a lot of people, it sucks when you take a hit. DWP change the rules a lot and in itself it can put great stress on the people involved. I wished I would known about you when I did my review, I have PIP but the lower amounts, even though everyday for me is a lottery.
As for ideas to help you, maybe a website with step by steps and sample answers for each stage of the form, maybe even with video snippets for different parts, I can help with websites.
Guides on how to fill in forms and deal with asessments would be fantastic. Please don't be so hard on yourself , you're an Angel and the world needs more people like you that care x
They’re are guides on some websites , cab can also help with forms
Thanks for the info.@@MiaSummer-cm6cy
Your an ANGEL Charlie
I'm from Northern Ireland and the PIP system for me is based in NI. Im applying for the papers on Monday the 22nd of this month. Ive Crohns disease and psoriasis related arthritis. Ive managed since diagnosis for 9 years without PIP. However i find life difficult now and i need help of some sort. Ill keep you posted on my progress and how the system in NI works or doesnt.
I think its a great idea doing a course on it, would be an amazing idea I think I mean with my parents were probably fine (as my dad writes it out with some at least input from me and corrections etc) but for others would be I think really beneficial!
Hey, I hope you are well! I have a meeting next week to talk to one of my CZcams mentors about courses. Its just confusing me a bit as it sooo unique to the person that I cannot figure out how to do it yet
I will keep you posted xx
Hi Charlie don't be to hard on yourself, it's out of you hands. We know you care so much an do best you can to help people.
99% I still amazing, keep your head up. I'm filling out my form n if it gets rejected I don't think I have the energy to go tribunal.
Stay safe
Thank you so much for your help because I got my PIP🎉
Please don't give up Charlie, you will win the tribunal. You can get legal aide to help with Lawyers fees. You have been a great help to u s. I really appreciate all your help. God bless you
I have 9 days to submit my apeal. I cant do it.And would say to you take my case and if I lose I lose. your a good person.
Crap, my body shut down so I am late in checking comments.
Email me urgently at: charlieisdisablednotdead@gmail.com
I hope you are talking about a Mandatory Reconsideration.....they are EASY...drop me an email and I will get back to you.....title the email: CHARLIE YOU SAID EMAIL ME
@@CharliesJourney im ok got a week extension, i will change your life check your email tomorrow
How many people in that 100% record would have been in deep financial trouble and misery without your support, you are a heroine to so many people who have been helped and it's not an exaggerated claim to say probably saved some lives as the benefit system can drive people to suicide or mental breakdowns in extreme but not that uncommon cases.
So many people get 0 points at first no matter how many they are awarded when guided through an assessment by someone like you who is aware of the system. Thank you
You cannot win them all. Keep going. We need you. Thanking you Charlie
Hey Davie, I hope you are well. You are right....the fight is ON xx
Charlie don't put yourself down it isn't your fault xxx
Hi, thanks. I did learn a lot and looking back on it, I did not manage it correctly. It was a very new experience for me. Thanks so much for commenting x
Had terrible interview yesterday, couldn't understand the lady, she really wouldn't let me get my point across. Watched all your videos, great help. Sadly there was no getting to say what I wanted.
It's difficult to win when everything is stacked against you.
I was diagnosed with emphysema aged 26 later COPD was added I carried on working until the age of 55 when I had to be medically retired because of how severe my illness had become.
I was awarded Contribution based ESA and a 2 year PIP award the PIPs was then reviewed after year 1 when I was then awarded Pips for 3 Years which was reviewed after year 2 during these years my health deteriorated further as my Illness is progressive lo and behold the so called nurse not only took over 4 hours to do my review she then proceeded to lie and my Daily living was taken from me and I was given the small mobility amount.
I appealed but lost that as I live in Scotland my claim was dealt with in Belfast so without even a phone call or visit my appeal was denied by the shower in Belfast which is a disgrace. My life is now so miserable I wish I was dead.
Fcuk, bloody hell Paul. This sounds terrible. I am not educated on the process in Scotland, is it he same as England?
Have you watched this one:
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I really think this one will help you learn to word things in the PIP way (sorry this is needed). If you watch that guide you might decide to claim again.
But, remember this time it WILL be different as you have a community that supports you. You are NOT alone any more
I hope this helps.
Charlie xx
@@CharliesJourney Thank you so much!!!
@@paulwilson2651 go to citizens advice and take them to court, if you can make them stand in front of a court you will almost certainly win.
I like the way you say "So called nurse", regardless of the ridiculous claims they make during these interviews none of these people are medically trained, in what world would anyone with a nursing degree be filling in tick charts for 20 grand a year.
Neurological problems they dont account for which l have several but because l haven't physical issues can shop & walk. Decades of distraction & lack of concentration it is like waiting for another life would be better
I think you are right. This CZcams channel has taught me that the whole PIP process is very er 'physical' based. They have not caught up with the advancement in understanding about Neurological challenges.
Thank you so much for commenting
Charlie
I was physically sick for an hour after my tribunal. I am looking into reporting the judge it was that bad. I also had been given 0 points throughout, i also had 100% success rate until this week. They all back each others bad decisions, right through to upper tribubal
Yes Charlie i would be very interested in you helping fill in the form thank you
So sorry to hear this Charlie it must be incredibly demoralising ❤❤❤
I feel for you, you have no one to apologise to, you are helping me. You can only do your best. Id be interested in your course, but unless i win my own pip assessment tomorrow am scraping by atm.
Have you printed off the POINTS? Please print them and mark up where you are for your assessment (it will really HELP).
I have a meeting next week to speak to my mentor about the course.
I will make sure I do an update video when I have a better plan
Good luck on your assessment
Charlie
Sorry to hear that 😢
Only 3 things matter can you do things reliably , regularly or safely
Yes!!!! Well said!
My illness have lived with have lived with a GP telling me that I can die any day.In 2010 I nearly died after a bladder procedure to be then fitted with a male catheter bag to then have to move into another property.I never claimed benefits for over 38 years and was always a worker .
all you can do is your best ! , everybody cant be first ! we all appreciate your help
I know people who get P.I.P. and not much wrong with them.
It took me years to get pip until I could no longer work full time,and eventually, I saw a DWP doctor. This lady was a human being and looked and listened to me. She wrote her diagnosis,and when I read it, phoned Pip and asked them to read this letter from a qualified Doctor. Within a week, I got a phone call from pip saying I would receive Pip and back dated to my last claim.
So don't give up and do take notice of this lady
The more i hear bad things about PIP, the more im being terrified. i won't be accepted. I have mixed anxiety disorder. It's making me so worthless as if my anxiety means nothing... i really dont have that strength to keep going
i had pip 2017 enhanced but but some how put on standerd the dwp stinks pain never stop so you not on your own head high 24 NEW YEAR KEEP GOWING
Thanks David, will do xx
I absolutely agree, but I feel Capita, the company employed to assess claimants during consultations, should suffer equally. Thank you for sharing Miss Charlie❤, sending huge psychic hugs to everyone till it hurts
I've just lost my tribrunal and I'm devastated! I should have got points and didn't and I don't know what to do😢😢
Have you got chronic illness?
Charlie 💗
I’m so sorry I left our last conversation on one of your shorts without responding. Life got a bit manic, I finally managed after 2 & a bit years to get flooring installed in my bungalow (nearly £1,800 later..), & although I’d been staying here periodically, officially moved in mid December. I’ve been on my own, which means moving everything, & I’ve just been in one long perpetual flare up, & with that came a bout of very swollen feet & legs (still currently resembling the elephant man but on a positive note, all kidney & heart function tests came back clear, thank god, I don’t need anything else to add to my never ending medical list!), apparently my body has not adjusted to no longer having my father to tag team with me with cleaning / tidying, so my body just has to adjust! However, I have never forgotten your kindness, I even had a message half typed in my notepad section (forgetfulness & procrastination anyone..?)
Firstly; please don’t feel so defeated. Do you know how difficult it is with the way DWP behave to have 100% success rate for 4 years?!? Charlie that’s absolutely brilliant. I know you wear your heart on your sleeve, & this was so much more to you than just another ‘notch on the belt’, I know you genuinely care for those you help & that’s what makes you so different to anyone else out there doing this. Remember you can only do so much, as can the clients. These forms & those that ‘assess’ (notice a certain word within a word….) are awful, they’re so humiliating & degrading. I’m part of a fibromyalgia & Ehlers danlos Facebook group, the amount of posts I see daily of people asking how ‘hard’ it is to claim pip is unreal, imagine being frightened of asking for help due to the bad reputation it carries before even reaching out. The advice I always, always give them, is go to citizens advice or to you & I give them your channel. I tell them do not take the question at face value! I think that’s a mistake so many make, & it’s a way of DWP ‘tripping us up’. If someone has never dealt with benefit forms before, they’ll fill them out as they’re asked, & won’t give a second thought to the ridiculous ‘hidden meanings’ behind them.
Charlie, I know this is your bread and butter, but please make sure you’re looking after yourself too. Make sure you’re scheduling in rest times & time to yourself. Do not reach burn out. You will be of no help to anyone if you’re in pain and exhausted yourself, & I mean that with love.
I’m sure you have lots of friends to talk to in time of need, I do not (loner, as always), it’s my mums birthday and 2 year anniversary of her passing tomorrow, so I’m feeling rather sorry for myself at the moment!
However, I always have 2 broad shoulders if you ever want to offload or talk about anything.
Look after yourself Charlie & A Happy New Year to you, your Mum & that beautiful furrbaby of yours 💗
Laura x
Hello!!! Thanks so much for commenting! Its great to hear from you! Er....yep I do not have the balance right at the moment. But, I am getting help and I have met so many amazing people thanks to CZcams!
Laura, thanks thank you and thanks some more. I am defo starting to get some hate now so its great to read this xxx
@@CharliesJourney I had a feeling from this video you were burning the candle at both ends. Promise me you’ll try and get that balance right Charlie? You’re such an intelligent & kind soul, with so much to give, but you, YOU, & your needs matter too. Don’t be scared to schedule time out.
I don’t know where you live, but I’m in Cambridgeshire. If you’re ever on your travels and need a stop gap, please know my door is always open for a cup of tea and a slice of cake. You can always offload, or just have a break here. I live in an adapted bungalow so all disabled friendly. I’ll pop you over an email later so you have mine if you ever want to talk.
And don’t you dare listen to those negative nellies. Easier said than done isn’t it?! Especially when burnt out yourself, but I’ve seen how hard you work, I may not comment often but I watch all your videos, don’t ever question yourself or your abilities because people have decided to project their own anger & loathing at life onto you. You’ve got this!!
Stay warm over the coming week, rest even if you can’t sleep, let your brain settle, stay hydrated and have lots of pup cuddles.
Laura xxx
I would love to join a support group and chat about PIP form
You are amazing 👏 well done for all you do please stop beating yourself up were all human like you said all anyone is try there best came across your video and channel . And im so glad I did I have fibromalgia arthritis and mental health. And have been on pip 10 years .
I just found your channel I have been worrying I am getting a telephone call soon from PIP I assume it's to check if my claim is still valid, the thing is my health has really changed since my first claim, not for the better but I was too afraid to tell them in case they stopped my payment altogether!. Nobody should have to live in fear of losing money when you're incapable of working. Anyway glad I found you I am not looking for advice btw I think you have a lot to deal with.
I took an overdose of prescribed meds, anxious and depressed prior to the last time I had an assessment, it was not fatal (obviously 🙄) but I spent time overnight in observation. I am trying to not repeat that behaviour but the level of stress for the pittance you get is pathetic. It seems if I was a addict I might have no problems getting it (not knocking any person with addiction, very close family members have various addictions - not all self inflicted) one part of me says stuff the money it's not worth the pressure but another says fight the b@$$t@rds they are lying nazis and I am going through so many physical and mental issues I deserve help, it's enough to make you seek something to escape... but that may lead to addiction!
Roll on eternal rest and im not joking.
Fcuking hell Jamie, that was like a punch in the heart! Please do NOT give up the fight! This community on a daily basis reminds me I am NOT alone.
We are in this together and we MUST FIGHT for ourselves.
Please do not give up!
I did the same, due to stress of these kinds of forms, not able to understand them or communicate my difficulties.
If you think it would be useful, mind run an online community for my support. It's called side by side.
@@BilliesCraftRoom
I know it's selfish but injustice gets you down and I can't help my feelings it's something you fight daily. Thank God I have no addictions, but I had a dwp man ask me on the phone a few years ago, in Shelter (homeless charity.. Good people) did I remember what date I took my first overdose when I was 11! Disgraceful and I complained and a lovely woman completed the call...evil some people
I have a good husband and children and grandchildren who love me so I'm glad I didn't succeed the numerous times I have attempted, it guilts me, I wont bore you with my life story, I'm a survivor not a victim, but I will say...I try to remember there's always someone worse off. Because there are. Take one day at a time.
The course idea is great, you can help X amount of people at once, do a Q&A if needed and people can spit-ball ideas off one another.
So if you get better it's worse for you?
Yes!!!! That is exactly what I was thinking :)
@DariusSkudutis yes......if you get better and do not meet the points the funding reduces....I have a two year plan to try and FAIL PIP for myself as I would rather be better and not get the funding...
I hope that makes sense
Thank you young lady. I've been dealing with a injury for my knee for twenty years . I've twelve children, and applied many times for help. I've been self employed. 56year old. I will try again as can't work, now. I still have five children at home. We live of tax credits working tax credit and child benefit. Dwp will putting me on universal credit soon. But have said to me you have to claim pip. With my injury a employer cannot insure a existing injury. Pip have said you don't qualify. 2024 is going to be he'll of a ride. Will try to jump through there hoops again. I pray for your situation. As God not for a easy life...but the strength to indure a shit one.
Sorry got chubby finger, sydrome and predictive text doesn't help I don't have a computer any more after bill and Ben Gates viruses killed them off. Ask God not for a easy life, but the strength, to indure a fucked up one.
Had an over the phone pip review for my son last Thursday. My son has autism, learning difficulties, APD , and mh issues. He was at special schools , certainly his high school pupils were academically working at level 2 or lower, my sons understanding is extremely low last time he was assessed by a SALT he was age equivalent of 5 years old. He’s almost 26 , but we’ve had a review every two years. Nothing has changed with him
Is it true this woman charges people £650 to help a claimant?
I am on standard pip and now I have looked at your point system I think I should be on full because nearly all the answers I gave to pip is at the 4 point answer I was only 2 points of the full daily living and 2 points off disability I think they just made it that way I only had a phone call meeting
What can I do
Thank you
Hello again, I put a reply to your other comment x
My mother had her pip stopped and died 12 months later from collapsed lungs.
Fcuk.....I am SO sorry. I am thinking of you x
P.S Based on your username, I thought you would not mind if I spoke freely with my response!
@@CharliesJourney no worries mate I'm not offended. I prefer people to be honest in there expressions👍. They made her turn up to court and basically put her to the slaughter
Dont beat yourself up hun ive just lost a pip claim now im onto the mandatory reconsideration part as i believe this person is entitled ive told them do not give up until we get to appeal so keep up the good fight :)
Thank you for trying. Sending you love and hugs
I just helped an old man apply for attendance allowance. If he had filled it in himself he would not have told them information that helped him win. When we started the form i Didn't tell him how long it would take to complete the form. When we were half way through he said if he knew how much work it would be he wouldn't have applied. Then i said we were nearly there so keep going he called me today to let me know he has been awarded. Just waiting on tribunal for a relative and we have an amazing legal representative from citizens advice
Theyve awarded me standard mobility and nothing for care. Its the care part i need. Im scared i will lose that it will pay so i can go see my adult disabled daughter. I gave her up so i could go back to work have a life after 20 years but my mental health has hit rock bottom. Its took me year to even put in for it.
Can you not put in a complaint about these so called assessors.?
Yes you can
During the interview you are allowed to demand they read back what they have written about you and they have to also make them aware you are making written notes of your own throughout the interview.
This was 3 months ago, did they appeal, and how's that going? I advocated for people back in the day, when it was DLA. The lawyers from the local law centre who were assigned to the tribunals were the absolute dregs, trainees, useless.
Hi Charlie
Hope you feel better, I don’t know how to convince them that the mental illness can affect my daily activities
I have been thinking about this a lot. Fatigue, if it is caused by pain OR mental health is still fatigue. If you can or can't do something, it does not matter why (as far as I am concerned).
So stick to your guns. And be blunt. Keep watching the guides I have as they are really helping people WIN
Take care
Charlie
thanks a lot @@CharliesJourney
Hi Charlie, my pip is due to run out soon any idea when the best time would be to reclaim please? I just want to thank you for all your hard work you are doing to help the genuine people xx
Hi, they will contact you. They will send you out a review form to fill out, or you might get an extension letter as they are well behind on this.
If you are getting worried, just call them and ask when you will receive communication about your review xx
Ahhh thank you, it’s a few months away but I’m a stressor 🙄 . Thank you xxx oh and don’t forget to rest yourself xxxx
Sad to hear you lost. I’ve popped in to ask if you have any advice on my pending video assessment I have been on pip for 6 years and this will be the first time having a video assessment. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks for your time.
I put in for a PIP claim after suffered an epileptic fit at work one Morning,I collapsed and smashed my head open,I suffered with Epilepsy before,Rare times,Only other health problem I got is a bad back after I damaged a few spine disc's,Still not been right ever since,I can't get PIP,So I don't understand why they giving out PIP to other working people,If other people can get PIP,sure their health problems all that wrong with them,Same to the old style Benefit,DLA,Never could claim that as well,Other people can claim it,The DWP is screwed up
It definitely is Dale. I've got my appeal tribunal hearing coming up. They basically dismissed everything I said to them.over the phone and I too have epilepsy, albeit controlled to a degree now. I have extremely.bad anxiety and Asperger's and they still refused to award me PIP. I thought if they were going to play hard then so am I. I'll continue to fight for what is mine. I'm.so sorry you too are effected by epilepsy and bad back (been there had that.)
I also know people.who are claiming PIP for someone who shouldn't be receiving it but because the system is rigged to look good they give the money out.freely.if it makes them.look.good. it's a total flawed system.
I would.say to you appeal again..keep going. Don't let the bast@rds win.
I agree, you have to fight for yourself! Don't worry about other people, focus on yourself. Go through the POINTS and score yourself, thats where it is key. For example, I can sit and type at a computer early in day but I am NOT safe with cooking due to the movement/pain etc. So, I was able to get PIP when I was working full time.
It shouldn't be this way, but you have to stick to the points and communicate in a manner than PIP can then score your correctly.
I really hope the guides help you communicate it so you can get the funding you deserve x
"I really care..."
"For a minimum of £650"!
Did you at least give the claimant their money back?
I was denied pip by 2 points the dwp scored me as 0 points for managing therapy and monitoring health. I stated to the assessor i had chronic nerve pain due from 54cm of scar tissue due to previous chest surgeries and i required my wifes assistance on a daily basis to apply pain relieving gel and tens machine pads onto the scars on my back on a daily basis the assessor dismissed my peripheral nerve damage as historical and there was mention of my condition in my determination .
Lovely idea about groups , maybe you could do the groups in a way where all participants that week are say suffering from auritus , following week MS, M.E, FIBRO, week after AUTISM, etc etc. That way the groups may also be able to lean on each other as well as they will be able to appreciate each others struggles and understand. Sorry if I’m not making much sense I’m currently loaded up on Tramadol due to my TN attacks this evening.
Hello!! How are you?
And yes, that is exactly how I thought the groups would be in my mind. I have the first group informally, I have called us: THE HERMIT WARRIORS
We sort of formed as we are all basically stuck in our homes 99.9% of the time. I am getting some advice on how to do this (set up the group/chat group thingy) as I am totally shite at tekki stuff!
I really look forward to joining the group with you!! We defo need a 'Tramadol' group as well LOL
Hope you are ok xx
Charlie
It's just "1" No Doctor or Surgeon or Solicitor has anywhere close to 100% in any field +.
One thing about assessments you can't rely on the assessor to write everything correctly. Inaccuracies happen, either intentionally or by accident. You can however request a copy of the DWP / assessor's report to be posted to you. From this you can check to see if everything was recorded accurately and that no ambiguous language was used that could be used against you during the assessment. Ask the DWP for this paperwork even if you are awarded PIP. It provides you with insight into how the assessors record your responses and will help you with renewals every few years or the start for your tribunal.
Hi, you are totally right! Thanks for commenting