PIP Questions

Bit of a general question here, it might not make any sense!

So for a while we have had the PIP system, which until recently was open for new claims only.

From all the activity on here and from the media, what are the chances with someone with Cerebral Palsy qualifying for the Enhanced Mobility?

Taking in to account that, I am able to walk but not very far, I do fall over and trip regularly, I'm in constant pain, and while I may be able to walk somewhere I may not be able to get back. According to the Neurologist, I have a really bad gait and 'scissor walk' and I'm not able to regulate the foot steps steadily. On top of that fatigue sets in quickly, and I need to sit down a lot to rest.

Sometimes during the I can't walk at all until the pain/fatigue dies down

None of my every day problems start after 20 meters, they start and could happen at any point within 20 meters.

Some times I need to use a wheelchair which is provided by the NHS.

I'm not looking for a clear answer but what's your opinion given the above info?

I'd like to think that my issues on personal safety mean I'd have a case?

- All supported by GP/Physio/Nuero.

JediCP wrote: Bit of a general question here, it might not make any sense!

So for a while we have had the PIP system, which until recently was open for new claims only.

From all the activity on here and from the media, what are the chances with someone with Cerebral Palsy qualifying for the Enhanced Mobility?

Taking in to account that, I am able to walk but not very far, I do fall over and trip regularly, I'm in constant pain, and while I may be able to walk somewhere I may not be able to get back. According to the Neurologist, I have a really bad gait and 'scissor walk' and I'm not able to regulate the foot steps steadily. On top of that fatigue sets in quickly, and I need to sit down a lot to rest.

Sometimes during the I can't walk at all until the pain/fatigue dies down

None of my every day problems start after 20 meters, they start and could happen at any point within 20 meters.

Some times I need to use a wheelchair which is provided by the NHS.

I'm not looking for a clear answer but what's your opinion given the above info?

I'd like to think that my issues on personal safety mean I'd have a case?

- All supported by GP/Physio/Nuero.

Hi JCP,

You state that your question is "general" but it's not ?

"From all the activity on here and from the media, what are the chances with someone with Cerebral Palsy qualifying for the Enhanced Mobility?"

Impossible to give a definitive answer, as it is not the medical conditions that may or may not give you a PIP Award, it is the resulting limitations, e. g. the title of the PIP 2 Form is "How your Disabilities Affect You"

Two different claimants could have exactly the same medical conditions but suffer totally different levels of disability or limitations.

From the way that you have described your resulting limitations/disabilities, it looks like you may potentially qualify for PIP Award/s.

A good starting point would be to take our : PIP Self Test, then read through our : PIP Claims Guide. (2nd Link on page)

You could then come back to us with any queries that you have and we will try our best to help.

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