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Receiving DLA/PIP and driving/PT working
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7 years 2 weeks ago #186408 by Stephen
Receiving DLA/PIP and driving/PT working was created by Stephen
Hello, I am looking for advice on this one from others in a similar situation to me. I am in receipt of DLA and have my PIP assessment next week. I was taken off of the Support Group last year and I am now in the WRAG group. I only missed it by a few points but did not appeal. I have tried to undertake some part time work but I have found it difficult and sometimes beyond me. I am wondering if this will be a hindrance when it comes to my PIP assessment if I have to admit to these undertakings. I also drive and have driven for many years since my accident. I went back with my original instructor when I felt able and ready. Part of my inabilities are on a mental level (due to my head injury), these include spacial awareness and reactions. Could this possibly impede me in keeping having my drivers license. I have been driving for years since my head injury and have a full, clean, driving license. Does anyone have any advice to give regarding the ability of driving and part time working. I ask this because I am concerned that I may get asked these questions when I am at the assessment.
thanks in advance and thanks to this site for my help so far.
thanks in advance and thanks to this site for my help so far.
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7 years 2 weeks ago #186481 by Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by Gordon on topic Receiving DLA/PIP and driving/PT working
Steve
One quick piece of housekeeping, you say that you are working part time, do the DWP know about this and have they accepted it as Permitted Work?
In general working is a negative for PIP! The benefit is not an income replacement benefit so it should not matter but you will need to explain in detail how you manage to do this whilst still being limited in regard to the PIP activities. Many people are able to show this, but it won't be easy as assumptions will be made.
Driving is also usually a negative for PIP, as assessors make assumptions about grip, leg function and ability to plan a route. Again it is possible to argue against these but it will require you to go into detail as to how you manage.
As to whether you should be driving, this is an issue to discuss with your GP! Be aware that you may invalidate your insurance if you are driving when you should not be, so I would definitely discuss the issue with them.
Gordon
One quick piece of housekeeping, you say that you are working part time, do the DWP know about this and have they accepted it as Permitted Work?
In general working is a negative for PIP! The benefit is not an income replacement benefit so it should not matter but you will need to explain in detail how you manage to do this whilst still being limited in regard to the PIP activities. Many people are able to show this, but it won't be easy as assumptions will be made.
Driving is also usually a negative for PIP, as assessors make assumptions about grip, leg function and ability to plan a route. Again it is possible to argue against these but it will require you to go into detail as to how you manage.
As to whether you should be driving, this is an issue to discuss with your GP! Be aware that you may invalidate your insurance if you are driving when you should not be, so I would definitely discuss the issue with them.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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