Using an aid

Im sure its been asked before but I cant find it.

Im trying to complete the re-assessment ahead of the one thats due next March, its got to be with DWP by 14th of this month, so no pressure!!

Moving Around - Is it best to say I use a stick or the help of a person in order to score the points, I do both somedays or not, but need to keep it simple.

So do I say yes or not?

Thanks again.

Rubyred wrote: Im sure its been asked before but I cant find it.

Im trying to complete the re-assessment ahead of the one thats due next March, its got to be with DWP by 14th of this month, so no pressure!!

Moving Around - Is it best to say I use a stick or the help of a person in order to score the points, I do both somedays or not, but need to keep it simple.

So do I say yes or not?

Thanks again.

Hi Rr,

Please disregard my previous comments, (which I have now deleted) I was stuck in " ESA Mode" !!

Remember, only distances that you can "Walk" reliably and safely without suffering severe pain, discomfort, exhaustion or breathlessness should be counted.

Don't be constrained by the options in The PIP 2 Form, if non of them fit in with the limitations that you personally suffer, simply don't tick them.

Add a comment such as "Non of the tick box options are applicable, please see comments below". (And/or on added A4)

You should give information regarding the limitations suffered on "Bad Days" and "Better Days", then give information of how you are for the majority of days if you have fluctuating conditions.

You can only really state it "as it is" so if you sometimes use a stick and also require help from another person then that is what you should state :

See : PIP Claims Guide. (2nd Link on page)

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bro58

Can I just check then Bro58 that if you cannot walk any distance without pain and discomfort, i.e. it always hurts to walk even with a stick/frame and you cannot use a manual wheelchair only an electric scooter would that be considered as a 12 pointer?

Gareth wrote: Can I just check then Bro58 that if you cannot walk any distance without pain and discomfort, i.e. it always hurts to walk even with a stick/frame and you cannot use a manual wheelchair only an electric scooter would that be considered as a 12 pointer?

Hi G,

I have "cocked up" I was in "ESA Mode" rather than "PIP Mode"

It must be all the work load as we are so short of Mods !!!!

bro58