New medical condition

Hi Lin The DWP always say that if there has been a change in a claimant's condition they should report it immediately, and this is particularly the case if someone's condition has improved and therefore they may not be eligible for their current award. The DWP also want to know if people have spent a prolonged time in hospital -which has an impact on their benefits. However, this is not the case with you. Your condition has deteriorated and you could make one of two choices and it may depend on your current award. If your new conditions would mean that you were eligible for an increased award - then you might want to inform them now. If you already receive an enhanced award for both mobility and care, you may want to wait until your next review to inform them. As soon as you write and tell them your condition has changed it will trigger a review and you will be sent a review form. BIS