letter from mp about pip mobilising distance.

Hi received this in a letter back from my mp this morning after writing to him about the pip mobilising distances-

I wish to clarify the change from 50 metres to 20 metres as the qualification for the enhanced rate of mobility is designed to provide greater clarification over how the assessment process will work. The 20 metres threshold is designed to act as an automatic qualification for the enhanced mobility component because clearly if someone is unable to walk such a short distance, they are severely disabled.

However, even those who can walk up to 50 metres can still qualify for the enhanced rate mobility component if for example, regularly walking over 20 metres would have an adverse effect on their health or leave them fatigued. The guidance has also been moved away from a focus on aids and appliances, to that of distance.

The Government has now included in regulations that consideration must be given to whether claimants can carry out activities safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly and in a reasonable time period.

Be interested to hear what you think was surprised he used the word walking instead of mobilising.

Sue

suejrussell wrote: Hi received this in a letter back from my mp this morning after writing to him about the pip mobilising distances-

I wish to clarify the change from 50 metres to 20 metres as the qualification for the enhanced rate of mobility is designed to provide greater clarification over how the assessment process will work. The 20 metres threshold is designed to act as an automatic qualification for the enhanced mobility component because clearly if someone is unable to walk such a short distance, they are severely disabled.

However, even those who can walk up to 50 metres can still qualify for the enhanced rate mobility component if for example, regularly walking over 20 metres would have an adverse effect on their health or leave them fatigued. The guidance has also been moved away from a focus on aids and appliances, to that of distance.

The Government has now included in regulations that consideration must be given to whether claimants can carry out activities safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly and in a reasonable time period.

Be interested to hear what you think was surprised he used the word walking instead of mobilising.

Sue

Hi S,

This is a pretty standard response from an M.P. regarding this issue.

Have you seen this topic in The Spotlight Area :

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/forum?view=top...d=10&id=98502#106702

This is also covered in our :

PIP Claims Guide. (2nd Link on page)

bro58

Hi Yes have sent to the consultation and sent my mp a copy and this was the reply. Just hope it is as he says otherwise I will be asking for his support if I have to appeal. Sue