Pip increase pensioner

Advice please. My husband is approaching 70 yrs and receives PIP half rate (he missed the full rate by 1 point). Things have worsened massively, over the past 4 years. His needs have changed. Is it possible to get him onto full PIP over pension age. He needs a carer and much more help with personal care and mobility. He has been admitted to hospital 13 times this last year. Appreciate any guidance. Thanks.

Many thanks for this, I will look into it. This wonderful site helped me to get what he currently has 3 years ago. Xmas Eve phone interview DWP was horrendous. Good luck to anyone approaching state pension age.

So does that mean if you aren’t getting full PIP before you become a state pensioner you won’t be able to get full PIP if your needs change

So I did apply for change of circumstance to increase my husbands PIP. Initial phone call did confirm that only the daily living can increase and a decision could mean, that he could lose the benefit. I had so much evidence to submit so in it all went. Within two to three weeks the decision made and high rate daily living given. It is unfair that mobility does not increase for elderly, as moving around is one of the biggest problems. However this benefit will pay for the care that he needs. I recommend contacting social services. Having a social worker has made such a difference. OT assessment, dietician, diabetes, incontinence etc, have all kicked in now and help is there that we did not know of. I really feel for people living on their own. If they don't have a family member to shout up for them, they are abandoned.
This website has been amazing over the years. Thankyou all.