- Posts: 18
- Forum
- Members forums
- ESA, PIP, UC and DLA Queries and Results
- Moving around (walking) question in pip assesment
× Members
Moving around (walking) question in pip assesment
- Jonathan
- Topic Author
- Offline
Less More
5 years 6 months ago #238868 by Jonathan
Moving around (walking) question in pip assesment was created by Jonathan
Hi
I am applaying for pip. I learned from your guide that the mobility of someone is assesed intermes of how many metters he can walk (less than 20meter or more etc) .i heard from some people that you can be asked also how many minutes you walk or how many minuties will take you to walk say 20metere ,30 metters etc. Is it agood or bad to explain it interms of minutes. Is thete a criteria in this regard (walking interms of minutie) .can they asses you bssed on how many minutes you walk?
Thanks in advance
I am applaying for pip. I learned from your guide that the mobility of someone is assesed intermes of how many metters he can walk (less than 20meter or more etc) .i heard from some people that you can be asked also how many minutes you walk or how many minuties will take you to walk say 20metere ,30 metters etc. Is it agood or bad to explain it interms of minutes. Is thete a criteria in this regard (walking interms of minutie) .can they asses you bssed on how many minutes you walk?
Thanks in advance
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Gordon
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 51287
5 years 6 months ago #238872 by Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by Gordon on topic Moving around (walking) question in pip assesment
Jonathan
Yes, they can calculate distance from the time you say you can walk, they will estimate your walking speed from their observations of you at the assessment.
I would time yourself walking over set distances, if you have to stop during the walk then this time should be included in the total, I would note the time you are stationary.
Gordon
Yes, they can calculate distance from the time you say you can walk, they will estimate your walking speed from their observations of you at the assessment.
I would time yourself walking over set distances, if you have to stop during the walk then this time should be included in the total, I would note the time you are stationary.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- alisp
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 108
5 years 6 months ago #238881 by alisp
Carer for a long-term ME/CFS sufferer
Replied by alisp on topic Moving around (walking) question in pip assesment
Yes, do be careful of this, it's a trick question - and one which has seriously harmed my caree's chances of getting PIP because she had no idea, tossed out something at random, then realised it was far too long and divided it by 3, but only the first answer has been recorded, and her correction hasn't been believed anywhere down the line. I think it's probably better, if asked, to say "I don't know, I've never timed it" rather than risk a guess. Anyway, it's quite improper to assume that if someone says they can walk for say 2 minutes, that they can cover x metres in that time - pain, fatigue and all sorts might get in the way.
Carer for a long-term ME/CFS sufferer
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- alisp
- Offline
Less More
- Posts: 108
5 years 6 months ago #238882 by alisp
Carer for a long-term ME/CFS sufferer
Replied by alisp on topic Moving around (walking) question in pip assesment
(Also, bear in mind that "moving around" in this context means outside, on a paved surface or similar, according to the DWP's own rules. It's not wandering around inside your home. There can be a huge difference between the two)
Carer for a long-term ME/CFS sufferer
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
Moderators: Gordon, Gary, BIS, Catherine, Wendy, Kelly, greekqueen, peter, Katherine, Super User, Chris, David