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2 years 11 months ago #268522 by roseof sharon
Severe ME/CFS PIP question was created by roseof sharon
Hello, I hope you can help me. I am trying to sort out first application for my husband who has severe ME/CFS. He has been housebound for 8 years and virtually bedbound now for 3 years. He can only walk 10 paces very slowly before he needs to lie down again. He can only sit in an armchair at the end of our bed for 10 mins 1 x week whilst I change the bedlinen. we also have a commode by the bed.
My question is that having done some research I understand that the toileting questions aren't about how/if he gets to the toilet ( mobility issues )but his toileting needs and abilities. So i'm now trying to find out if some of the other questions work the same way. He hasn't been able to leave bedroom for 3 years due to extreme exhaustion, pain etc so therefore he can't get to the bathroom or kitchen or leave the house. Please does someone know if they look at whether you can get to the bathroom or kitchen or is that part of it classed as a mobility issue too? If so do we answer those questions imagining what issues he would have if he were in the bathroom or kitchen? Even if I were to bring fresh food to the bedroom he still wouldn't be able to prep it reliablly etc. Sorry if I'm over thinking this. Any advice would be gratefully received.
My question is that having done some research I understand that the toileting questions aren't about how/if he gets to the toilet ( mobility issues )but his toileting needs and abilities. So i'm now trying to find out if some of the other questions work the same way. He hasn't been able to leave bedroom for 3 years due to extreme exhaustion, pain etc so therefore he can't get to the bathroom or kitchen or leave the house. Please does someone know if they look at whether you can get to the bathroom or kitchen or is that part of it classed as a mobility issue too? If so do we answer those questions imagining what issues he would have if he were in the bathroom or kitchen? Even if I were to bring fresh food to the bedroom he still wouldn't be able to prep it reliablly etc. Sorry if I'm over thinking this. Any advice would be gratefully received.
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2 years 11 months ago - 2 years 11 months ago #268534 by Gary
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Replied by Gary on topic Severe ME/CFS PIP question
Hi roseof sharon
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
PIP is not awarded because of the condition but rather the limitations that result and prevent a claimant from completing a range of everyday activities.
We have a very comprehensive PIP guide. If you look through that, it will give you some idea of how you might answer questions.
guides-for-claimants/pip look at page 52
Read about the reliability element in the guide - if you cannot do something:
• Safely – in a fashion that is unlikely to cause harm to themselves or to another person.
• To a necessary and acceptable standard – given the nature of the activity.
• Repeatedly – as often as is reasonably required.
• In a reasonable time period – no more than twice as long as a person without a physical or mental health condition would take to carry out the activity.
then you should not be considered able to do the activity.
The fact that you can’t do the activity safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly or in a reasonable time, means you can’t do it at all for the purposes of the descriptors.
If you have any further questions, then please return 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
PIP is not awarded because of the condition but rather the limitations that result and prevent a claimant from completing a range of everyday activities.
We have a very comprehensive PIP guide. If you look through that, it will give you some idea of how you might answer questions.
guides-for-claimants/pip look at page 52
Read about the reliability element in the guide - if you cannot do something:
• Safely – in a fashion that is unlikely to cause harm to themselves or to another person.
• To a necessary and acceptable standard – given the nature of the activity.
• Repeatedly – as often as is reasonably required.
• In a reasonable time period – no more than twice as long as a person without a physical or mental health condition would take to carry out the activity.
then you should not be considered able to do the activity.
The fact that you can’t do the activity safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly or in a reasonable time, means you can’t do it at all for the purposes of the descriptors.
If you have any further questions, then please return to the forum.
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Last edit: 2 years 11 months ago by Gary.
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