# Pip assessment **URL:** \ **Category:** Everyday living\ **Created:** [10 December 2018 17:43 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/pip-assessment/13841 "2018-12-10T17:43:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Sally1802](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3be4f8/32.png) [@Sally1802](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Sally1802)\ **Post date:** [14 December 2018 12:55 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/pip-assessment/13841/21 "2018-12-14T12:55:26Z")
That’s a good idea Drummer boy thanks ! ---
**Author:** ![Ssssue](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/mssociety/user_avatar/forum.mssociety.org.uk/ssssue/32/4182_2.png) [@Ssssue](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Ssssue)\ **Post date:** [14 December 2018 13:03 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/pip-assessment/13841/22 "2018-12-14T13:03:45Z")
You will be able to attach copy letters from any health professionals you see, eg neurologist. Your MS nurse (IMO) should be writing letters to support claims. Mine did, and as she’s new to the post (ex bowel and bladder nurse), she’s had a massive learning curve, but did a blinder of a letter. I also asked for a letter from my physio, I did have to tell her what I wanted confirmed (walking distance etc), but she’s not going to exaggerate things, she could be in trouble for writing untrue letters. So, while I basically told her what I wanted written, she couldn’t do otherwise than tell it how it is. GPs don’t necessarily write letters of support any more, they are too busy. But just on the off chance the ESA and/or PIP assessors wrote to them, I sent some brief information about what I’d said on the claim form, including some very basic info about the two benefits and what the various criteria are. In a way, for me, it’s always been about educating the various professionals about what I’m claiming, the basic rules, what I’ve said and hope that they understand enough to back up my statements when/if they are approached. Sue ---
**Author:** ![PJday](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3e96dc/32.png) [@PJday](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/PJday)\ **Post date:** [14 December 2018 14:51 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/pip-assessment/13841/23 "2018-12-14T14:51:01Z")
Care Plans come under the Care Act - so you have a legal right to one. [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/care-act-2014-part-1-factsheets/care-act-factsheets](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/care-act-2014-part-1-factsheets/care-act-factsheets) You can ask your MS Nurse, GP or local Adult Social Care for one. > **[Care and support plans](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/care-and-support-plans/)** > > This is a document written by your council and describes the care and support you need. On care > **[Site search](https://www.mssociety.org.uk/search#resultType=list&q=care%20plan&sort=relevance&page=1&results=20)** > > Search our website for everything you ever wanted to know about MS. ---
**Author:** ![Sally1802](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3be4f8/32.png) [@Sally1802](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Sally1802)\ **Post date:** [14 December 2018 14:59 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/pip-assessment/13841/24 "2018-12-14T14:59:24Z")
The things you find out … ! Thanks all and I am sure many others are learning from this too Sal x ---
**Author:** ![PJday](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3e96dc/32.png) [@PJday](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/PJday)\ **Post date:** [14 December 2018 15:06 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/pip-assessment/13841/25 "2018-12-14T15:06:16Z")
Same here Drummer Boy, my MS Nurse updates my Care/Management Plan every 3 months. It is very helpful, because she is linked to our local Community Rehab Team - so access to physios and OT etc.,. All their info/reports are given to me in a file every time they call - so I have a ton of NHS paperwork to send off to the DWP when required. How to get a Carer’s Assessments to send off with your PIP form: > **[Carer's assessments](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/support-and-benefits-for-carers/carer-assessments/)** > > See if you can get support from your council, such as extra money or a break from caring. ---
**Author:** ![PJday](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3e96dc/32.png) [@PJday](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/PJday)\ **Post date:** [14 December 2018 15:10 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/pip-assessment/13841/26 "2018-12-14T15:10:05Z")
Sally - How to get a Carer’s Assessments to send off with your PIP form: > **[Carer's assessments](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/support-and-benefits-for-carers/carer-assessments/)** > > See if you can get support from your council, such as extra money or a break from caring. Carer’s assessments are for adult carers of adults (over 18 years) who are disabled, ill or elderly. > **[Carer's Assessment - Carers UK](https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/practical-support/getting-care-and-support/carers-assessment)** > > Advice and information about Carer's Assessment: guidance on requesting an assessment and support plan for carers. ---
**Author:** ![Crazy\_Chick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/2acd7d/32.png) [@Crazy\_Chick](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Crazy_Chick)\ **Post date:** [15 December 2018 05:36 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/pip-assessment/13841/27 "2018-12-15T05:36:37Z")
sally morning hun. if you need care and help then ring your local adult social services team. they will come and see you and assess your needs for care and will draw up a care plan. you could apply for direct payments, i get them althouh i have to pay for my care now sadly i was left some money from my mums estate, but i still have reviews every year. i sent this to dwp alongside my doctor and nuero had already supported my application. its a free service and you are entitled to it. x ---
**Author:** ![Neilfdobbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Neilfdobbo](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Neilfdobbo)\ **Post date:** [19 December 2018 17:58 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/pip-assessment/13841/28 "2018-12-19T17:58:04Z")
Hi all had my assessment yesterday I think it went well but only time will tell. She seemed to be understanding about how ms affected my everyday day life just told her how it is can’t do any more . Neil [Previous page](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/pip-assessment/13841.md?page=1)