Invitation to claim PIP from DLA.

Bax

Losing points for using aids has now been taken off the table, that's what all the hooha in the Commons for the last week has been about.

As to using the aids. The DWP can assume the use of aids to help the claimant complete an activity. As an example; a claimant says he is unable to prepare cook a simple meal due to problems with his hands which mean he struggles to grip things and can't lift heavy objects like a pan of water.

The DWP will say that he can use a gripper on the worktop to hold vegetable while he peals them, a peeler or a knife with a large handle will ease the problem of holding things and reduce the issues they have with grip. There's no need to carry filled pans, the pan can be placed on the hob empty and then filled with water using a jug that is small enough that it is not a problem lifting it when full. When cooked the food can be removed from the saucepan using a slotted spoon, so again there is no need to lift the pan of now hot water.

You need to show that the use of aids does not allow to reliably complete the activity on the majority of days.

So again using the above example; perhaps you also have pain in your hands so even holding a peeler would be an issue, you could fill the pan but you have poor spatial awareness and burning yourself would be a significant possibility, you have a history of having burns treated at your surgery.

The guide explains the sort of aids that could be considered for each activity, think of all the problems you would have using them.

Gordon

Gloriabendita wrote: I have an indefinite higher mobility component award from DLA dating back to around 1996 and have received the invitation letter to migrate to PIP. I use this to lease a car from motability, without which I would be lost, although it is my husband that drives it in the main,

In relation to this, I dont really understand this answer Mrs Hurtyback.

Are you saying instead of initiating the migration claim by phone resulting in the form being sent out by DWP as per the invitation letter one can download and print off the sample and attach a word document with the answers.
Confused - it doesnt give any other option on the invitation letter but to make the claim by telephone to 0800 917 2222

Welcome to the forum.

Mrs H is referring to someone completing the PIP2 form where the information they wish to provide is greater than the space on the form allows.

You must use the PIP2 form sent to you by the DWP as it has a unique bar code on every page.

As you are new to this, I would recommend that you have a look at our PIP Claim guide on the following link, it explains the claim process as well as how to complete the PIP2 based on your problems.

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip

You need to be aware that PIP has very different criteria from DLA and the assessment process is also very different.

If you have any further questions then please reply to this post and we will do our best to help.

Gordon