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2 months 1 week ago #294644 by Malty
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Hello,
After just over a year of struggling with extreme fatigue, I have finally been diagnosed by my gp as having chronic fatigue.
I am looking at progressing my first claim for PIP as the condition has affected my day to day life greatly. I feel a shadow of my former self.
I have been referred to a specialist to help manage my chronic fatigue, but as expected in today’s world the earliest appointment is several months away.
Would this present an issue with claiming PIP?
My gp has not been the most helpful. Despite explaining what I am struggling with during the appointments my medical notes simply say “suspect c/f, refer to appropriate clinic”
Thanks
Ps. The guidance document on this site has been very helpful
After just over a year of struggling with extreme fatigue, I have finally been diagnosed by my gp as having chronic fatigue.
I am looking at progressing my first claim for PIP as the condition has affected my day to day life greatly. I feel a shadow of my former self.
I have been referred to a specialist to help manage my chronic fatigue, but as expected in today’s world the earliest appointment is several months away.
Would this present an issue with claiming PIP?
My gp has not been the most helpful. Despite explaining what I am struggling with during the appointments my medical notes simply say “suspect c/f, refer to appropriate clinic”
Thanks
Ps. The guidance document on this site has been very helpful
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2 months 1 week ago #294661 by BIS
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Hi Malty
Your doctor has told you that you have chronic fatigue., and that is all you need to put on the PiP form. You just tell them that you are awaiting specialist help. Please go through our guide and look at the examples of how to answer each question. Do not assume the person reading your form will know anything about chronic fatigue. You will have to tell them. So if you're saying that you can't cook because of exhaustion - you need to explain how difficult it is to even keep your body upright at times - which means that you would have safety issues etc, etc
(Ps Many doctors don't have a real understanding of the impact of conditions such as CFS)
Once you start answering the questions if you have any queries - come back and ask and we will try to help
BIS
Your doctor has told you that you have chronic fatigue., and that is all you need to put on the PiP form. You just tell them that you are awaiting specialist help. Please go through our guide and look at the examples of how to answer each question. Do not assume the person reading your form will know anything about chronic fatigue. You will have to tell them. So if you're saying that you can't cook because of exhaustion - you need to explain how difficult it is to even keep your body upright at times - which means that you would have safety issues etc, etc
(Ps Many doctors don't have a real understanding of the impact of conditions such as CFS)
Once you start answering the questions if you have any queries - come back and ask and we will try to help
BIS
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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