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Hiya

 

back again....:wink:

 

My daughter has Anorexia Nervosa and Depression. She isn't in full time education as she has become too weak to do any work. She's 17 and weighs around 39kg (that's a bit over 6 stone). I wanted to apply for Personal Independent Payment. She's had difficulties with her eating since she was about 9, but in the past 18 months - 2 years she now has severe Anorexia Nervosa and we are waiting to see if she is going to be hospitalized.

 

Would she be able to get P.I.P? I mean, does her diagnosis warrant P.I.P?

 

It is a nightmare. Trying to buy the right sort of foods that she will eat, throwing food away or just not being able to get her to eat at all. She might fancy a takeaway and I jump at it, just so she eats something.

 

The thing is, she had to leave college, she was too exhausted to attend and couldn't concentrate. I've been told by child tax credit that even though she intends to return to education in September, they only allow 3-6 months for illness and as its 7 months to September, she no longer qualifies for Child Tax Credit or probably Child Benefit. This means I have to support her on my DLA and ESA. Not that I mind, but what could be worse for the benefit system to do? Take away the money that pays for the food that she needs to get well again,....... WTG Guys!!! Sorry I'm ranting again lol

 

Believe it or not, my actual question is, is Anorexia Nervosa and Depression are they a meritable reason to claim PIP???

 

Anyone got any ideas, please share

 

Cheers :o)

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PIP is assessed on how conditions impact on day to day living.

 

http://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/personal-independence-payment-pip

 

There is a downloadable guide there giving information on PIP and descriptors

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The SabreSheep, All information is offered on good faith and based on mine and others experiences. I am not a qualified legal professional and you should always seek legal advice if you are unsure of your position.

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