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3 days 48 minutes ago #306691 by Rozm2004
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Hi
I have just recieved my pip review form which was extended to 2026 but it has arrived
I have a liver disease which has caused me a lot of bone problems I have had pathological fracture of my foot and have arthritis in my other foot so I am unable to do the stairs at home and have been staying for past few months at my caravan which is 15 mins from home, this is purely for my mobility should I tell pip this on my form or not,
Want to be as honest but will they think I’m on a holiday
So confused
Thank you for any advice
Kind regards
Roz
I have just recieved my pip review form which was extended to 2026 but it has arrived
I have a liver disease which has caused me a lot of bone problems I have had pathological fracture of my foot and have arthritis in my other foot so I am unable to do the stairs at home and have been staying for past few months at my caravan which is 15 mins from home, this is purely for my mobility should I tell pip this on my form or not,
Want to be as honest but will they think I’m on a holiday
So confused
Thank you for any advice
Kind regards
Roz
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1 day 22 hours ago #306709 by LL26
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Replied by LL26 on topic Pip renewal and staying in a caravan
Hi Rozm2004,
I think it is important to be honest. Maybe you should notify DWP of a change of address, and give the caravan address as your own. If anyone asks just say thst you moved to the caravan because it is level and you can't deal with the stairs any longer.
In the meantime I suspect that living in a caravan perhaps is not the best permanent solution. Perhaps you could ask the local authority for an assessment from Social Services. This woukd be via an OT to see if any grab rails etc would be of help. You may need your landlord's permission if you rent. Failing that if you do rent perhaps you can see if there is a house swap possible to allow you to change to a property with level access. There are also grants available and if you own your own property you may be eligible to receive help to enable you install equipment to help with your disabilities. Its certainly worth investigating what help/money could be available.
I hope this helps.
LL26
I think it is important to be honest. Maybe you should notify DWP of a change of address, and give the caravan address as your own. If anyone asks just say thst you moved to the caravan because it is level and you can't deal with the stairs any longer.
In the meantime I suspect that living in a caravan perhaps is not the best permanent solution. Perhaps you could ask the local authority for an assessment from Social Services. This woukd be via an OT to see if any grab rails etc would be of help. You may need your landlord's permission if you rent. Failing that if you do rent perhaps you can see if there is a house swap possible to allow you to change to a property with level access. There are also grants available and if you own your own property you may be eligible to receive help to enable you install equipment to help with your disabilities. Its certainly worth investigating what help/money could be available.
I hope this helps.
LL26
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18 hours 5 minutes ago #306759 by Rozm2004
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Thank you for replying,
Giving the address of the caravan is not an option as you are not allowed to have post there as it isn’t residential,
I may just be honest and explain that I am having to stay there temporary while I look in to adaptions at home,
Thank you again
Kind regards
Roz
Giving the address of the caravan is not an option as you are not allowed to have post there as it isn’t residential,
I may just be honest and explain that I am having to stay there temporary while I look in to adaptions at home,
Thank you again
Kind regards
Roz
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