New PIP self-test

As it stands you can have a motability car even if you work as long as you are on the high rate dla mobility component.

bro58 wrote:

Ang wrote:

So if you are on HRM and it changes to PIP. Is PIP means tested so that if you work you cant be in the motability scheme anyway

There are no current plans to means test PIP.

bro58

Yet.....

As far as l can see you get support for taking meds but no support as another post points out on safety and self harm? So unless its changed you will have help with meds but you may have burned down the house

Thanks for posting this. I score highly in the first section but am at a loss to know what to put in the mobility section re-walking. I cannot walk without holding onto another person because my pain and instability make it hard to walk without this help. I also suffer from panic attacks outside, so need someone with me. I am unable to use a stick as I have nerve damage in my hands and my grip and the pain make that difficult. I could not propel myself in a wheelchair and I cannot expect my 77 year old mother with heart and lung problems to push me. Any advice as to what I should tick?

I did the self test yesterday, with the help of my DH who could give a more accurate picture of me. And to say I was surprised was an understatement.. I actually qualified for more than I am getting now - I am on LRM/LRC. According to the PIP self test I scored 24 points for care which would enable me to get the enhanced rate, and 8 points for mobile which enabled me to get standard rate.

I was very surprised at this result, because if they do go this way and the results are looked at objectively then I may actually be better off on PIP. Wow I never thought I would say that..

Or the other thing is I have actually deteriated since my last application which is more likely the cause.

In reply to Natty68 and others,

I think everyone doing the self PIP test should be OVER CAUTIOUS when assessing themselves as you can bet that the person doing your medical for DLA will be looking for anything that can mark you down in cetain areas in order to meet the 20% target of removing people from DLA-PIP.

I answered the questions very cautiously especially when one or 2 answers could be viewed differently.

This way also, I am not setting myself up for complete disappointment when it is my turn for the medical and awaiting the result.

AS PIP is still underwraps as such, and the final questions and points awarded are not yet set in stone, I think a very cautious approach and open mind are needed.