Whilst our study is about the experiences of people living with SCD in employment, we know that sometimes simply living with SCD can be very hard work. This means that some people living with SCD apply for Personal Independence Payments (previously Disability Living Allowance)
Personal Independence Payments Form
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WORD Version_PIP Descriptors and points
Presenting Your Case
Here are some ideas to think about how best to present your case as someone living with SCD in replying to PIP questions
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WORD Version_PIP Consultation_SCD_V1
Case Study Number 1 of a SCD PIP Application
Here is a real anonymised example of an applicant with SCD completing a PIP assessment form:
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Case Study Number 2 of a SCD PIP Application
Everyone on PIP is reviewed frequently. This client was recently reviewed and she was kept on the enhanced rates without further face to face or virtual/telephone assessment.
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SAVINGS The UK Government launched a scheme in 2018 to support savings of those on low income:
https://www.gov.uk/get-help-savings-low-income
SELF-EMPLOYMENT The government has a web-page on the relationship between Universal Credit and self-employment
