PIP Appeal

there are special sticks/crutches for people who cannot grip much.
basically you lean on your forearm, and there is a handle that you wrap your hand around for extra stability.
maybe if you could get those through community physio, it would help to support your claim, that you do not usual function of hands ?
i also recommend that you get advice from people used to filling in these claims.
good luck.

www.advicenow.org.uk/guides/how-win-pip-appeal

This very useful guide goes into full details of how to prepare and what to expect at tribunal.
No, you do not need to send your evidence again. You should soon receive a bundle with copies of everything and the DWP’s response. You may have some additional evidence you want them to see. Eg You might want to keep a diary for a couple of weeks. Or maybe your husband or another person could write a supportive statement.
Get someone to be / go with you for support.

Does anyone know if I will have to send in all my proof in again or will the Tribunal have all the documentation from the DWP?

Thank you for the ideas, I'll look into them now.

Our local Citizens Advice have specialists who help people with appeals. Their on-line advice is good so even if you can just get them to check your appeal form it would be beneficial.

I have pmd you

Words like safely, reliably, within a reasonable timescale are important.

www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/appeals/apply-to-tribunal/

Pain is invisible, so it is hard to get across what effect it has.
What points were you awarded, first time and after the MR, and what for? Have you studied the descriptors, so you have an idea of where you think you should score?
Is the walking stick going to be needed for ever, or is it temporary?
That is what you need to concentrate on, not the “ trickery”. The Tribunal wont be interested in that.

www.gransnet.com/forums/pensions/1303190-Anyone-need-help-with-applications-for-PIP-DLA-AA

No advice I’m afraid.
But I’m sorry to hear that you’re in so much pain.
I think that there is a very knowledgeable poster on here regarding benefits, or at least, there was.
It might be worth your while reading through other threads in the Benefit forum.
Good luck and