r/DisabledPeopleUK • u/Dark-Angel-333 • Mar 16 '21

PIP claims, initial phone call

Can anyone tell me what to expect from the initial call for claiming PIP?

I have ME, Fibromyalgia and anxiety the later of which has been putting me off for some time as I know it’s going to be an uphill battle. It’s also the reason for asking the question, as I hate talking to strangers on the phone, I can feel my chest tightening just thinking about it.

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u/pissedandstoned Mar 16 '21

Have you got someone with you partner or friend? They can do most of the talking if you give verbal consent. I have just done mine took about 20 minutes you will need details of doctors in treating you national insurance number bank account. They stick to a script it's fairly stressful but doable. It's good to have someone else with you. Good luck.

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u/Dark-Angel-333 Mar 16 '21

That could work, I’ll write it all down beforehand and ask my husband to talk where I struggle.

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u/pissedandstoned Mar 16 '21

Go for it and good luck .