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9 years 8 months ago #138912 by tywanda46
IS A SAT NAV AN ORIENTATION AID? - PIP ASSESSMENT was created by tywanda46
I would be grateful for advise please. I have been awarded enhanced rate for daily activites for PIP assessment but have lost my mobility award ( I received low mobility for DLA)
I only scored 4 points under 11(b) 'Needs prompting from another person to undertake a journey to avoid causing significant mental distress.
I can travel on my own to familiar places but due to my high anxiety ( I suffer from PTSD) I need someone with me or a satnav travelling to unfamiliar places.
My question is what is their definition of a orientation aid as in descriptor 11(d) it states 'cannot follow the route of an unfamiliar journey without another person, assistance dog or orientation aid?
Also if it does not mean with the use of a satnav would I not qualify for 11(d) due to my need to have someone with me?
I would be grateful for any help please. Many thanks
I only scored 4 points under 11(b) 'Needs prompting from another person to undertake a journey to avoid causing significant mental distress.
I can travel on my own to familiar places but due to my high anxiety ( I suffer from PTSD) I need someone with me or a satnav travelling to unfamiliar places.
My question is what is their definition of a orientation aid as in descriptor 11(d) it states 'cannot follow the route of an unfamiliar journey without another person, assistance dog or orientation aid?
Also if it does not mean with the use of a satnav would I not qualify for 11(d) due to my need to have someone with me?
I would be grateful for any help please. Many thanks
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9 years 8 months ago #138921 by Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by Gordon on topic IS A SAT NAV AN ORIENTATION AID? - PIP ASSESSMENT
tywanda46
Neither the legislation or the DWP issued PIP Assessment guide make any reference to satellite navigation, however, there was a reference to "specialised satellite navigation equipment" in one of the supporting documents, unfortunately, there was no further explanation of what "specialised" meant.
Based on other member posts in regard to the PIP Going Out Descriptor it would seem more likely that your problems with scoring is due to the guidance on what constitutes "prompting"! The matter is discussed in detail in the latest version of the PIP Claim guide.
Gordon
Neither the legislation or the DWP issued PIP Assessment guide make any reference to satellite navigation, however, there was a reference to "specialised satellite navigation equipment" in one of the supporting documents, unfortunately, there was no further explanation of what "specialised" meant.
Based on other member posts in regard to the PIP Going Out Descriptor it would seem more likely that your problems with scoring is due to the guidance on what constitutes "prompting"! The matter is discussed in detail in the latest version of the PIP Claim guide.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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9 years 8 months ago #138924 by tywanda46
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Thank you for your reply
With reference to the satnav I have just come across an app called 'Blindsquare
www.livingmadeeasy.org.uk/leisure/guides...1602-information.htm
which I think could be claased as a navagation aid. I am going to buy it even if it is not classed when I appeal as it looks very good.
Thank you re descriptor 11(b) I will download the PIP files and read them.
Thank you for your help.
With reference to the satnav I have just come across an app called 'Blindsquare
www.livingmadeeasy.org.uk/leisure/guides...1602-information.htm
which I think could be claased as a navagation aid. I am going to buy it even if it is not classed when I appeal as it looks very good.
Thank you re descriptor 11(b) I will download the PIP files and read them.
Thank you for your help.
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