PIP: How To Work Out Your Walking Distances

[@CharliesJourney]

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[@brianburns9190]

average 3 seater sofa is 2 .1 meters, a 2 seater is 1.8 and a armchair is 1 meter

[@LubsLubs-f4x]

Hi I recently applied for PIP appeal and I received a call from PIp they give me back my reward without court I am so glad When you have serious health conditions you get it before going to court ❤

[@juliacolebourne7989]

Got my assessment by phone on monday, anxiety levels creeping up, trying to tell myself not to 'waffle on', stick to the true facts of my sh---y painful life. Husband says there's nothing to worry about, hasn't got a clue!

[@coolerkin]

@@juliacolebourne7989 not sure if I was a lucky one but i had my assessment a month or so ago by a gentleman saying he doesn't work for DWP, said he was a qualified medical assessor and to me he seemed very sympathetic about my health and ended up talking about his father and wished me luck on my application, at the beginning of this month I had a nice surprise with a back dated payment and yesterday received a confirmation email saying I was successful and your benefit payments per month will be £££ until..... So try to stay positive as there are some nice assessors out there... GOOD LUCK...

[@coolerkin]

@@juliacolebourne7989 Try to watch a few of Charlie's vlog as you'll get the idea on what questions they'll ask so write down as much as possible beforehand and keep it short and sweet....

[@wetzeluk]

Your video didn’t touch on my main problem. I do walk sometimes the 200 meters+ but even so I might looking normal I am constantly in pain. I got fibromyalgia (would love a video for that illness specifically). I park on the supermarket and go straight to get a trolley to use as my walking support as I feel like my knees are going to bend to the opposite side, or there is a hammer hitting them or I am just exhausted. I can push myself to the point of tears. Even if I am just taking the bin out from back garden to the front of the house I am in pain. But I do it. I am a single mum with no family of friends that can help. Everyone lives very far away as I moved to my town when fleeing domestic abuse. I don’t socialise so I have to do all myself or just don’t get done. Many places I just don’t go anymore. This last summer I didn’t take my kids out anywhere. I just don’t think I can drive over 45 min to an entertainment park and do any walk while there. Plus I would get stuck as too tired/in pain to drive back. It hurts. But I am not sure how to put that down. I would say it does take me at least twice as long than when I was healthy. Apart from that I don’t know what to say. I am sure many times when the pain is not too strong I look normal, I just try to get home asap to rest for hours after. When it’s too strong the pain in my face is visible and I look all wrong and struggling with each step. But it’s as you say , depend on the time of the day, what I already done, what I done that week or even 2 weeks ago. I don’t want to look like lying but people don’t see my pain 😢 my pip form needs to go in 7 days and I still have no clue what to say 😢 any help please? 🙏🏻

[@susanab3831]

I feel for you ,i have so many conditions like endometriosis , hypermobility sinndrome, severe depretiin and anxiety ,lower back pain which im doung physiotherapy ,plus forgetting and misplacing things ,awaiting for my apointment with the neurologist , i am a carer and dont know what to put on my aplication, its a nightmare because the pain and the struggles is there and dont even know how t9 put it down,it takes me 30 to 45mi to empty my bowels i use a foot step to raise my feet of the floor , digestive problems like eating too much or goe days that i cant have solid foods down even if i am hungry ,gosh the list goes on,

[@sarahd5418]

Had my assessment last week, I hadn’t a clue how to answer this bit as it can differ depending on how I’m feeling

[@lynne2774]

Congratulations to you both for a marvellous video. I am very impressed by the clever way you both dealt with a distressing subject. You gave so much helpful practical advice very clearly. I truly admire the young physiotherapist for his skill, empathy and excellent presentation style. If governments listened to experts like yourselves there would be hope for both a kinder benefit assessment system and savings brought about by education and rehabilitation where possible. People's health stands a chance of improvement if the system could inspire trust and encouragement rather than fear and despair. I think you have a brilliant presentational style, it was heartwarming to watch you working so perfectly together. I look forward to more of your work together, he seemed to lighten the mood of the videos by being so enthusiastic and supportive to you and your audience. Thank you both.

[@bellaalmaktoum]

This is a really helpful video. Thank you, Charlie & John.

[@lloydrobson6828]

Thanks again for the great information, we all struggle day to day with our own devil sitting on our shoulders!!

[@JuliaHarrisx]

This is such a clever way to measure distance.

[@keithfarrell6219]

Yes. I keep telling mum the same thing. I increased the height of the handles and showed her how I use mine. It’s to keep me upright, which means it needs to be close to me. Pacing is very important.

[@richardajoy79]

For Mobility, I wanted and thankfully got 4 points, but that was the only points I received for the Mobility section... I got 6 for Daily & 4 for Mobility, which meant mandatory reconsideration.

[@brianburns9190]

I did a review form 2 months ago .rang pip today. I got told it would be about another 8 months before they will look at it.they said there is a backlog of about 150 thousand forms.

[@debbielenton4155]

You should still get your pip then while you wait yes So a good thing really

[@brianburns9190]

@debbielenton4155 I know that, but it ridiculous 12 months backlog

[@sazzylazzy]

I'm confused Charlie if you like me are chronically ill our conditions don't get better they get worse especially when auto immune related . Also i have so many relapses i could be OK 1 minute cabbaged the next

[@beverleyprice7468]

Q: how far can you walk? A: up side of my house to car - she assumed that was 20m (it is 14m and I need to sit wen I get to car) Q: can you walk for one minute at a slow pace? A: I don’t know - question repeated several times until I felt obliged to say yes (used the ‘politeness principle’ to coerce preferred answer) - my slow pace is probably much slower than hers but irrelevant - she decided that means I can walk 30m Both questions asked on telephone and we had never met nor had they visited Lost higher mobility to 0 - reinstated standard rate at MR but still lost half

[@gailwebster6653]

Can you walk for 1 minute at a slow pace that is a very unfair question i am scared how am i supposed to answer that? time myself and lie? How would she know how long your house to car was? Did you say 14m and she disagreed? I am at a loss they just dont want anyone on it.

[@judelally-i7b]

Thanks Charlie really helpful video ❤❤❤

[@sph798]

V useful.many thanks.

[@charlesscottkelly]

Its sad thats its came to this... I had a bad back and depression and got fuck all ... After working for 30 years plus.

[@kieranmcmahon6117]

What happens at a mandatory reconsideration I was on full pip had bladder cancer now have a stoma bag my pip came to an end on 28th of October I go two points for washing because I have developed a hernia last two years and because my medical paperwork was over two years ago and not updated I’ve applied from my GP the update to now but hope it comes before my 30 days to ask for the reconsideration can you tell me the process of the review please thank you Charlie

[@TheStargirlkerry]

Hey Charlie, My interview is coming up this week. When I completed my form in the “moving around” activity section, I had put down option b. “Can stand then move more than 50 metres but no more than 200.” However after getting clarity from you and testing this out I’ve realised that I relate more to “can stand then move more than 20 metres but no more than 50 metres.” How do I navigate this in my interview? Should I clarify this mistake when I have my interview? Thanks for these videos ❤

[@sarahfoulkes735]

Lost my re- assessment already they said I can't have what I say because I can drive and I would be dangerous if I did and the fact I work also went against me.

[@roybagnall1413]

Hi Charlie, I have osteoarthritis of the knees (both) due to the physical exercise (and in some cases) getting bestted (military term for a lot of exercise and quick) in the army, I used to be a HGV Class 1 driver/Coach driver, I have had to stop driving due to severe hypertension and severe pain in knees, I have recently failed PIP, (I'm Rambling), They asked if I can drive, and I have said yes with sever pain so don't drive a lot, but I still retain my licences, I have told them that the top half is fine but the bottom halve is knackered, would it be possible to clarify what is considered acceptable driving for a person to claim pip please.

[@joemurray3133]

Hi, has anyone any advice on claiming Pip and working part- time Im on kidneys dialysis and have good days and bad, but want to work, but am wondering about how it would affect Pip claim when reassessed next year

[@coolerkin]

My pip application was successful, they've said I'm on the higher rate of mobility, Am I entitled to the mobility scooter scheme?? Thanks

[@MalcolmJames-sg3zg]

i THINK THE BEST WAY TO GET pip HIS WHEN SEEING THERE FAKE DOCTOR, GET SOMEONE TO WHEEL YOU IN THERE OFFICE, IN A COFFIN ⚰

[@Rebecca236]

🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@jillmaltby]

I agree 😂😂

[@wilsljw85]

I walk the same with my rollator if I try walking as you’re supposed to I end up kicking it as I walk and trip up so I only use it if I need a seat now and use crutches the rest of the time

[@siroyal2040]

Great video thank you 🎉

[@smittykoi]

How do i get pip? really need some money? Thinking this is the place i need to be 🤫🤑

[@sallyking1403]

Not if your faking it 😮😮😮. There's lots of people who really need this help and can't get it. It's really hard to get expeshaly if dyslexic like and mental health. If you got broken bones people can see, but mental health,anxiety,nerves etc no one can see. Anyone faking pip should be ashamed and should get a f**king job.

[@susanroberts-m9c]

I applied for pip got refused yet again, I'm going to ask for a review, pip didnt even contact my GP who has now given me a letter to send off ,i have arthritis, stenosis of the spine, accute sciatica, ptsd depresion any help would be great

[@Cara96]

What if you have gout and you CAN walk but every step hurts like mad?

[@musoman6754]

Charlie … are you familiar with the recent changes to the PIP Regulation 27 review? I believe I meet all the requirements to qualify for the mobility higher rate but DWP have rejected my claim. The reason for the rejection is not very clear at present as I found this out by a phone call to them. They are going to write to me stating the reason. Anything you can suggest for me to challenge their decision would be appreciated as they have said there is no right of appeal. Thanks.

[@saydaakter3631]

I want to apply for pip for mental health issues. Today, I rang them, and they said they will give me a form, so what do I have to give?

[@sazzylazzy]

This has triggered my anxiety even the CFS / ME team told me they cant help me due to my complex co morbidites snd your physio pops along like Jesus of Nazareth claiming he can heal us ... ppfttt

[@daisies4444]

Thank you for that!

[@debbielenton4155]

If your already getting pip and get to retirement age you keep it you just can not apply if your new that's what I read and you keep all pip and get pension I've got the 10 year light touch award

[@simhal]

Hi Charlie. Just a quick question. Can you redact your bank statements before you send them

[@melaniek-i9m]

good stuff, amazing

[@Rebecca236]

When you say your walking distance varies does it decline when you are filling out your PIP for example but mysteriously gets better when you are walking around a car boot sale, or going on holiday, or walking your dog etc... Does it mysteriously get worse when you have an interview with the DWP?? Just wondering?? 🤔 💭

[@robertrickett1636]

Is there one on sleep

[@richardajoy79]

I've just been diagnosed with sleep apnoea (waiting for a CPAP) and suffer from nocturia, so help on sleep for myself and others would be a good idea.

[@stenor]

I have had sleep apnea for past 5 years, if that's all your claiming for you have no chance, you need to have arthritis and not be able to walk for eg..to get it..

[@suesmith3744]

Sleep ❓❓what’s that 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️❓

[@richardajoy79]

@stenor , i av mobility issues too, allsorts of tests ongoin, etc. I got 6 points for daily & only 4 for mobility & am waitin on reconsideration.

[@sarahd5418]

@@richardajoy79I’ve had SA for years but had never applied for that as the CPAP helps to control it

[@sarahfoulkes735]

Asked me what time I can Walk , did not have a clue as never timed myself.

[@yvonnemaryastill4399]

Thank you for such helpful advice. It absolutely blows my mind that people with disabilities from birth are not solely awarded this benefit as it is only based on activities!

[@debbielenton4155]

Also I have the 10 year light touch award

[@ZoeW335]

Charlie, your channel is causing more harm than good to those of us with genuine disabilities. Please stop this madness. Because of channels like this the DWP is clamping down harder and the people who need this benefit the most seem to be taking the brunt. If you care at all, please stop.

[@Rebecca236]

Exactly!! Well said!! 🎉

[@I-Luv-2-Hack]

Well I actually find it very helpful because I’m really not good with forms, and with anxiety I get very head fuzzy when they’re throwing questions at me.

[@nolongerhavetowork]

Dynamic Duo UK says she is fake!

[@MissBrit2137]

Yes I heard them say that too

[@GlamorousLioness]

Yes she a fake and con women

[@jillmaltby]

Liar where is your proof.

[@jillmaltby]

​@@MissBrit2137Proof

[@nolongerhavetowork]

@ Faking she can’t walk or use the toilet.

[@AliHaider-o8o4t]

A big thank you to you Charlie I got msg today saying I awarded pip. Thank you so much. May god bless you. ❤️❤️

[@Rebecca236]

He's basically calling you out in this video comparing you to a genuine old person who is hunched up and shuffling when they are using the zimmer frame and also when they are not! Because that is their natural posture... whereas you straighten up as soon as you are NOT using the zimmer frame, because you DON'T really need to use it!! 🤣 🤪

[@Captainblack710]

I just sent off for a form and I found that a nightmare

[@garyjones483]

he looks like he could be your son

[@melaniek-i9m]

i thought the exact thing then remembered Charlie saying she's not got kids

[@pinky-ud1rt]

Right

[@ivormectin.3046]

So many ungrateful trolls who have come from another chanel using accusations etc, This is advice, its free, it helps, stop the nonsense.. simply dont watch .. What the hell is wrong with these people..

[@Rebecca236]

Charlie your hands never look too swollen or arthritic in any of your videos. You don't have problems typing or driving... yet can't chop up a vegetable or butter bread apparently?? 🤔 Think someone is telling porkies. Anyone can buy disability aids and claim to be disabled... it doesn't make you disabled... We all get aches and pains as we get older, doesn't make you disabled either.... 🤨 Love to know how you managed to get a car and a support dog for your disabilities?? Why is it you can't walk or take public transport like the rest of us??

[@GlamorousLioness]

@@Rebecca236 she doesn't have any arthritis is her hands I show you mine what they look like! Yes no problem typing is there with all her CLIENTS ! Ohh yes can't chop vegetables had me lol buy a frozen bag mixed veg that what I do ! She brainless 😁🤭🤣 the biggest scammer herself and of the vulnerable xxxx

[@giveusanesirbobholness7199]

Now now. I have psoriatic arthritis and its awful. And no i dont claim pip yet but I'm on the verge of losing my job because of it. Would people like you much prefer i end up in a shop doorway.? 35 continious employment and now ive got this.

[@Rebecca236]

@ No, you are a genuine case! That is what PIP and UC is there for! If you genuinely can’t work I get it, but if you can drive around, walk your dog, go on holiday and make KZbin videos - then you can work!

[@Rebecca236]

@ I can’t wear certain clothing because of my skin eczema, should I claim PIP. I deffo can’t wear zips or buttons because the eczema on my hands make them so stiff. But I don’t see that as a reason to claim PIP. I’m just glad I can wear clothes.

[@giveusanesirbobholness7199]

@Rebecca236 right OK, I get ya mate. Sorry for coming across all wrong. Life is very stressful at the minute. I have always loved going to work and these last 2 years have been agony. This thing that I have is attacking all my connective tissues aswell as my joints. I feel for you with that eczema, it's not nice that. I my daughter gets it bad the same as you and she works full time for the NHS admin department and like you, its a constant battle with her skin. Weather has a big affect on it doesn't it. ??..

[@kimberleysmith84]

Can you get pip if you’re over 64

[@jeff-p8l]

You can get pip BEFORE your retirement age, after retirement age you can't claim for pip but you can claim for Attendance Allowence. So if you want pip make sure you claim before retirement age

[@CC-vy7yh]

up to retirement age not after (66 both male/female)

[@jillmaltby]

Yes

[@sometimesdimneverthin]

Metres or yards would be easier to work things out. My electric meter is about nine inches wide and others vary so a very strange way to measure things. Apart from that an excellent video.

[@bilalkhan-y9j1m]

@charlie Anderson - how much do you charge in helping people fill form

[@jillmaltby]

£900

[@stephenroberts3979]

Based on what you are saying the person opposite me should not be on pip

[@Captainblack710]

Yes

[@alanreader4815]

hope you punched him for 11:09 charlie. less of the old.

[@melaniek-i9m]

too funny

[@Rebecca236]

🤣🤣🤣 The fact that he says you walk well without the zimmer frame!!! PMSL 🤪

[@giveusanesirbobholness7199]

Ive got psoriatic arthritis and have worked continiously for 35 years until this last 6 weeks and for some reason, its kicked off and now i cant leave the house. Please dont talk about something you know nothing about. I am about to lose my job because of this condition, money is running out, xmas is coming, i would swap places with you people any day. Ye theres people worse off than us but this type of arthritis is awful.

[@Rebecca236]

@ I am sorry for what you are going through. I too have serious health conditions that seriously impact my life. But this woman is plainly exaggerating and that is what I have an issue with. Not genuine cases. The reason that you can’t do up a button is not a reason to claim PIP in my mind. I have to wear special clothing because of my eczema but I don’t claim benefits because of this. Sorry but people like this woman are the whole reason claiming PIP is so difficult. She has learnt all the things she needs to do to claim PIP and she is imparting her advice here. I’ve no doubt she has depression I’ve no doubt she has anxiety, but not to the crippling level she makes out. And NOT for 16 or so years. She also talks about having good and bad days. Well if you are genuinely disabled you don’t have that. As we age we all feel tired at the end of the day, we all need to sit down, we all get “wiped out”. She literally makes out she can’t walk when she can. There are videos of her jumping up whilst trying to grab her dog, there are videos of her out and about in the countryside. She’s not even a good actress when she does her fake moaning and groaning every time she remembers she’s supposed to be in pain. This woman claims she can’t make a microwave meal or butter bread. I’m sorry but I don’t believe her. You might be taken in by her but I’m not. I think on one of her videos she says she claims the highest amount of mobility allowance and also has been given a car because she can't take public transport. Why?? There are old people and disabled people that shuffle onto the bus and train but she can't. Maybe I just don't get it but I feel she is playing on this "hidden illness" narrative just to cover up that she isn't actually as bad as she claims.

[@giveusanesirbobholness7199]

@Timewatching2407 you calling me a grifter. ??. I hope not. !!! I'm not claiming nothing pal. 6 weeks I've been stuck in this house getting the ssp and that's it. !! My boss is getting funny and more or less threatening me with my Job. I hope you didn't mean me when you said the word grifters. I can't speak for the lady that does the vids because I don't know her situation but me a grifter, definitely not. ! .

[@giveusanesirbobholness7199]

@Timewatching2407 ok mate. My apologies

[@Cara96]

Is that not a rollator?

[@angela_7_7_7]

❤

[@stephenroberts3979]

What a load of crap you say you won t to get of pip

[@GlamorousLioness]

Yes a load of crap yet again totally misleading yet again

[@louiseroe778]

Thought she already came off pip when she did a change of circumstance

[@debbielenton4155]

Come off pip no way I need it My Husband won't get he's carers money if I didn't get it I have Mental and physical health problems I can not walk on my own and my husband is my Rock

[@Rebecca236]

Charlie why do you always do the fake "I'm really struggling" voice?? And your voice suddenly gets all wobbly like you are about to fake cry? 🤔🤣 😭

[@GlamorousLioness]

@@Rebecca236 I know I notice the voice change and making herself look terrible lol then she forgets and changes her voice honestly 😁🤭🤣 the voice she puts on is pathetic! Xx

[@BiblesBrother]

Sniper.

[@thetopcat8946]

Don't be so nasty.

[@supermum2kids233]

What an absolutely disgusting comment to make! Charlie has good & bad during a day! If she's talking about something that has triggers for her, is obviously going to bring up emotions/feelings which will affect her ability to talk possibly, just because she doesn't burst into tears, it doesn't mean she doesn't feel like it!

[@thetopcat8946]

@@supermum2kids233 People can be very cruel online. I agree it's a disgusting comment.

[@Pickle6290]

Hi Charlie Thanks for helping so many people. I need assistance, do you have an email address I can contact you ? Thank you