DEAF CLAIMANTS

Does anyone know if Deaf and mute people can claim DLA/PIP please, and whether they stand any chance of getting it? I am asking for a friend. I know nothing about claiming for benefits as a deaf person as I can hear, although I did succeed at getting DLA for mental health by using the guides on here. Could anyone point me in the right direction, so I don't have to plough through the entire guide? Thank you.

xyzzy wrote: Does anyone know if Deaf and mute people can claim DLA/PIP please, and whether they stand any chance of getting it? I am asking for a friend. I know nothing about claiming for benefits as a deaf person as I can hear, although I did succeed at getting DLA for mental health by using the guides on here. Could anyone point me in the right direction, so I don't have to plough through the entire guide? Thank you.

Hi x,

You should have a read through our PIP Claims Guide :

PIP Claims Guide. (2nd Link on page)

With respect to "communication", see Page 38 onwards under the heading of :

"How to explain problems with: 7. Communicating verbally."

See also :

PIP information, including PIP Self Test

&

PIP Topic Thread in Spotlight Area

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