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9 years 2 months ago #156513 by discusdude
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Hi, I am new to this site but since getting my DLA to PIP letter on Wednesday, it has helped so much and made me a little less stressed and worried as I know I have a place to go with questions.
I have started to read the guide and I think I "should" be ok with the daily living bit. I have so many aids and adaptions in my house that I think I may score over 8 at least maybe over 12.
My concern is the mobility part. I do walk but I struggle to walk far distance 200m my most, but even before that distance my hips, knees and back are in pain. When I go shopping or out for any length in time I tend to use crutches or a scooter.
I can drive and currently have a car this is my total independence as I can't get a bus as I have very poor balance and tend to end up on another passangers knee. My left arm is what has been called by my consultant as "uncontrollable and excess tone and a grasp that he has never seen before" and has a tendency to grab other people's clothes or even my hair, I have a bad stammer so I can't explain it to anyone and my stammer makes it hard on the bus.
When I was young I fell between train and platform so I have a total fear of trains and even with support its not often I can get on one. So this means my car is my independence, but I have adaptions in it including 13 way steering ball and controls, easy release hand brake and gear leaver. Will these count anything towards the mobility bit?
Any help or advice is greatly received
I have started to read the guide and I think I "should" be ok with the daily living bit. I have so many aids and adaptions in my house that I think I may score over 8 at least maybe over 12.
My concern is the mobility part. I do walk but I struggle to walk far distance 200m my most, but even before that distance my hips, knees and back are in pain. When I go shopping or out for any length in time I tend to use crutches or a scooter.
I can drive and currently have a car this is my total independence as I can't get a bus as I have very poor balance and tend to end up on another passangers knee. My left arm is what has been called by my consultant as "uncontrollable and excess tone and a grasp that he has never seen before" and has a tendency to grab other people's clothes or even my hair, I have a bad stammer so I can't explain it to anyone and my stammer makes it hard on the bus.
When I was young I fell between train and platform so I have a total fear of trains and even with support its not often I can get on one. So this means my car is my independence, but I have adaptions in it including 13 way steering ball and controls, easy release hand brake and gear leaver. Will these count anything towards the mobility bit?
Any help or advice is greatly received
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9 years 2 months ago #156549 by Gordon
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You must be able to complete all of the PIP activities, including the mobility ones, reliably and on the majority of days not to score points. Both these terms are explained in the PIP Claim guide.
It's important to be aware that you are not required to complete the activities pain free, but if the pain restricts your ability to complete the activity then this would be covered under the heading or reliably.
I would be cautious of relying on the use of Public Transport in your answers as this requirement is not defined in the legislation and we have seen DWP Decision Makers mark claimants down as a result.
The Going Out activity covers problems that result from cognitive, mental health and sensory issues that would effect your ability to plan and then follow a route.
The Moving Around activity looks at any physical issues that would limit your ability to stand and move.
If you have more questions then please reply to this post and we will do our best to help.
Gordon
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explain where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
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You must be able to complete all of the PIP activities, including the mobility ones, reliably and on the majority of days not to score points. Both these terms are explained in the PIP Claim guide.
It's important to be aware that you are not required to complete the activities pain free, but if the pain restricts your ability to complete the activity then this would be covered under the heading or reliably.
I would be cautious of relying on the use of Public Transport in your answers as this requirement is not defined in the legislation and we have seen DWP Decision Makers mark claimants down as a result.
The Going Out activity covers problems that result from cognitive, mental health and sensory issues that would effect your ability to plan and then follow a route.
The Moving Around activity looks at any physical issues that would limit your ability to stand and move.
If you have more questions then please reply to this post and we will do our best to help.
Gordon
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