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7 years 8 months ago #164534 by Joany06
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Hi newbie here!
DWP Guidelines quote that a person should only be considered able to follow an unfamiliar journey if they are capable of using public transport (buses and trains) Which I cant due to mobility problems.Does this mean that I can score 10 points on planning and following Journeys descriptor 11d any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
DWP Guidelines quote that a person should only be considered able to follow an unfamiliar journey if they are capable of using public transport (buses and trains) Which I cant due to mobility problems.Does this mean that I can score 10 points on planning and following Journeys descriptor 11d any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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7 years 8 months ago #164549 by Gordon
The Going Out activity only considers mental health, cognitive or sensory issues so I think it unlikely that you will score points if the issue preventing you using Public Transport are physical, also, the legal definitions of the descriptors make no reference to the use of Public Transport and we have seen Decision Makers refer to this when they have denied points,
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Joany06 wrote: Hi newbie here!
DWP Guidelines quote that a person should only be considered able to follow an unfamiliar journey if they are capable of using public transport (buses and trains) Which I cant due to mobility problems.Does this mean that I can score 10 points on planning and following Journeys descriptor 11d any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
The Going Out activity only considers mental health, cognitive or sensory issues so I think it unlikely that you will score points if the issue preventing you using Public Transport are physical, also, the legal definitions of the descriptors make no reference to the use of Public Transport and we have seen Decision Makers refer to this when they have denied points,
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7 years 8 months ago #164551 by Joany06
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Thank you for clarifying that Gordon I am hoping for points in the moving around descriptor but the 20 metre rule is a worry
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7 years 8 months ago #164554 by Gordon
Unfortunately PIP was designed to be far more difficult to receive than DLA, the whole ethos of PIP is to reduce the disability budget by at least 20%.
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Joany06 wrote: Thank you for clarifying that Gordon I am hoping for points in the moving around descriptor but the 20 metre rule is a worry
Unfortunately PIP was designed to be far more difficult to receive than DLA, the whole ethos of PIP is to reduce the disability budget by at least 20%.
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7 years 8 months ago #164594 by Joany06
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Yes Its just beginning to sink in how much harder it is to receive pip compared to dla which I was awarded at high rate six years ago. At that time I had a home assessment and still have the registered medical practitioners examination form which states that my condition is debilitating and progressive. Would it benefit my claim for pip if I included this as supporting evidence along with more up to date evidence ?
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7 years 8 months ago #164615 by Gordon
Providing you can show that it is relevant to your conditions as they are now then you can include it, but you must explain why this is the case.
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Joany06 wrote: Yes Its just beginning to sink in how much harder it is to receive pip compared to dla which I was awarded at high rate six years ago. At that time I had a home assessment and still have the registered medical practitioners examination form which states that my condition is debilitating and progressive. Would it benefit my claim for pip if I included this as supporting evidence along with more up to date evidence ?
Providing you can show that it is relevant to your conditions as they are now then you can include it, but you must explain why this is the case.
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