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PIP REVIEW UK - asking for your knowledge and experiencence on types of M. E and research

Emmarose47

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Hi all so it's that time again..
PIP review..
I've been awarded for 5 yrs now. 1stly when I applied and then 2 yrs later a review. So this last review I was then awarded an increase and for 3 yrs.
I've deteriorated since then and can get a report from the hospital and also my mental health team so that is good. I also have more home help now so letters from them both will help.
Last time I completed the form was with a charity who helped with form filling. Thing is this time I don't think I've got the energy to dictate to her via phone what to write..
Um.... And I don't have anyone to fill it out for me so looks I'll need to do it. I'll ask on the benefits and work forum if that's seen as a detriment.
Maybe I'll just add on the form that I did it over wks (I'm asking for a time extension as I didn't have the energy to fill it out with an agency.