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11 years 10 months ago - 11 years 10 months ago #105932 by jd1958dog
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My condition is P.A.H (pulmanory artery hypertension) and also I.L.D(idiopathic lung disease), so i get breathless after the least exertion and was thinking of getting a stairlift installed,but i am lead to believe you loose points if you have a stairlift.Can anyone tell me if this is true.
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11 years 10 months ago #105934 by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law)
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Replied by Jim Allison BSc, Inst LE, MBIM; MA (Consumer Protection & Social Welfare Law) on topic P.I.P Assesment
In my opinion it shouldn't. It's akin to moving from a house with stairs to a purpose built disabled bungalow.
However, since PIP is so new, there is virtually no case law yet, so I could be wrong.
No doubt other moderators will add their views.
Good luck.
Jim
However, since PIP is so new, there is virtually no case law yet, so I could be wrong.
No doubt other moderators will add their views.
Good luck.
Jim
PLEASE READ THE SPOTLIGHTS AREA OF THE FORUM REGULARLY, OTHERWISE YOU MAY MISS OUT ON IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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11 years 10 months ago #105940 by Gordon
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There is no reference to stairs in the sample claim form on the DWP site nor is there an implied reference, as there is on the DLA form which asks where your toilets are located.
In addition, Steve who compiled our PIP Claim guide, notes in he guide that there is no equivalent to the "moving around indoors" question on the DLA form, which deals with amongst other things using stairs, so this appears to an area that PIP does not consider.
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jeremy davidson wrote: My condition is P.A.H (pulmanory artery hypertension) and also I.L.D(idiopathic lung disease), so i get breathless after the least exertion and was thinking of getting a stairlift installed,but i am lead to believe you loose points if you have a stairlift.Can anyone tell me if this is true.
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There is no reference to stairs in the sample claim form on the DWP site nor is there an implied reference, as there is on the DLA form which asks where your toilets are located.
In addition, Steve who compiled our PIP Claim guide, notes in he guide that there is no equivalent to the "moving around indoors" question on the DLA form, which deals with amongst other things using stairs, so this appears to an area that PIP does not consider.
Gordon
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