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3 years 5 days ago #268144 by Michael
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Hi everyone, I am in the process of doing change of circumstances and after a bit of advice please. I have severe osteoarthritis and nerve damage also a herniated disc and spondylitis in my neck,over the years I have bought different aids to help myself in day to day living also I have been given some by the hospital, my question is should I send in photo evidence of these aids or would it go against me as it helps me some days.Not sure what to do as I’ve heard conflicting things be grateful for some advice.
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3 years 5 days ago #268177 by Gary
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Hi Michael
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is.
Welcome to Benefits and Work
When you are completing your PIP form you should mention the aids you use, you also need to add WHY you need to use them. Check out our guide to help you complete the PIP form, it talks about aids and adaptions; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip
If you have any further questions, please come back to the forum.
Gary
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is.
Welcome to Benefits and Work
When you are completing your PIP form you should mention the aids you use, you also need to add WHY you need to use them. Check out our guide to help you complete the PIP form, it talks about aids and adaptions; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip
If you have any further questions, please come back to the forum.
Gary
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3 years 4 days ago #268188 by Michael
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Thanks for your reply Gary I do appreciate it.i have read the advice but I’m still unsure what to do, I have told them about my aids and I do use quite a few on the days that the pain allows but would you advise me to send in photos of all the aids that i use.Thankyou Michael.
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3 years 4 days ago #268197 by LL26
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Hi Michael,
I guess that if the aid is a fairly mainstream one, there is probably no need to send a picture unless you want. DWP should be aware. Do you have any letters etc from the hospital saying you needed the gadgets, if do that would definitely be useful. Do you have obvious disabilities, if so a picture of eg arthritic hand might also help. If your disability gadgets are unusual or specialist then a photo might help.
I hope this helps.
LL26
I guess that if the aid is a fairly mainstream one, there is probably no need to send a picture unless you want. DWP should be aware. Do you have any letters etc from the hospital saying you needed the gadgets, if do that would definitely be useful. Do you have obvious disabilities, if so a picture of eg arthritic hand might also help. If your disability gadgets are unusual or specialist then a photo might help.
I hope this helps.
LL26
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