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2 years 6 months ago #272114 by petrocelli
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Hi all
Perhaps a 'silly question', but will ask it anyway, as I'm sure my fellow B&W ites will oblige.
I understand with PIP, it's awarded if you need 'help' and 'help in getting around', which is more often than not via another person. Can someone who needs orthotics and special shoes (which are expensive), in order to be mobile, apply for Pip, given that the extra funds, on top of their ESA (C), would enable them to have the correct footwear?
Heartfelt thanks.
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Perhaps a 'silly question', but will ask it anyway, as I'm sure my fellow B&W ites will oblige.
I understand with PIP, it's awarded if you need 'help' and 'help in getting around', which is more often than not via another person. Can someone who needs orthotics and special shoes (which are expensive), in order to be mobile, apply for Pip, given that the extra funds, on top of their ESA (C), would enable them to have the correct footwear?
Heartfelt thanks.
P:woohoo:
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2 years 6 months ago #272136 by Gary
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Hi petrocelli
There is no such thing as a silly question.
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.
To see whether or not you may be eligible to claim PIP I would advise you to use the PIP self-tester under the PIP tab top left next to home.
Gary
There is no such thing as a silly question.
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.
To see whether or not you may be eligible to claim PIP I would advise you to use the PIP self-tester under the PIP tab top left next to home.
Gary
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2 years 6 months ago #272170 by phrank
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Hi petrocelli,
It was really interesting to read your post.
I used to frequent the orthotic department at my local hospital for shoe adaptations (namely rocker soles and special bespoke insoles) due to my arthritis.
I found it helped, but found that as my mobilty got worse, the weight of the shoes (trainers) were making things worse.
I always used to mention this on my renewal form(s) but to no avail, even though my mobility was hindering me considerably - and still is.
As Gary says; it's not what's wrong with you that will help you succeed in being awarded PIP, but the problems any particular disability causes in your day-to-day living.
If the DWP believe that the adaptations help you overcome certain activities, that would otherwise score you points, you are more than likely to be turned down on this particular point.
If the adaptations make things easier, eg waliking, but you still struggle, then yes. - go for it as you may well score points.
As tor me; although this is a secondary, less severe conditiion, I finally discovered Skechers. Not the cheapest shoes, but they helped me as they are so light. The problems are still there but the pain is less severe.
Kind regards,
Phrank.
It was really interesting to read your post.
I used to frequent the orthotic department at my local hospital for shoe adaptations (namely rocker soles and special bespoke insoles) due to my arthritis.
I found it helped, but found that as my mobilty got worse, the weight of the shoes (trainers) were making things worse.
I always used to mention this on my renewal form(s) but to no avail, even though my mobility was hindering me considerably - and still is.
As Gary says; it's not what's wrong with you that will help you succeed in being awarded PIP, but the problems any particular disability causes in your day-to-day living.
If the DWP believe that the adaptations help you overcome certain activities, that would otherwise score you points, you are more than likely to be turned down on this particular point.
If the adaptations make things easier, eg waliking, but you still struggle, then yes. - go for it as you may well score points.
As tor me; although this is a secondary, less severe conditiion, I finally discovered Skechers. Not the cheapest shoes, but they helped me as they are so light. The problems are still there but the pain is less severe.
Kind regards,
Phrank.
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2 years 6 months ago #272520 by Angel
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You could argue for ‘aid or appliance’, if you have specialist letters to support this. I personally have to wear ‘walking boots/ shoes’ due to my conditions but it is the other medical issues which give me the points. The boots etc are just an illustration of that…
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2 years 6 months ago #272552 by LL26
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Hi Angel,
Just for the avoidance of any doubt, there is no special category under moving around that can give you points simply for using an aid or appliance.
Most of the descriptors under 2 refer to 'aided or unaided' and then include various distances. Aided means either using an aid/appliance or physical help.
2d says Can stand and then move using an aid or appliance more than 20 metres but no more than 50 metres. 10 points
Orthotic shoes/insoles may well comprise an aid/appliance, (which could also include a walking stick or crutch etc ) and therefore could result in points under 2d, if that is the appropriate distance
that reflects your health problems. However, there is nothing unusual about wearing standard walking shoes or boots to go outside. I often wear these as they are more sturdy and much better in the wet.
As such unless there is a very strong and maybe unusual reason for needing to wear walking boots, this is unlikely to affect the points awarded under this descriptor.
I hope this helps clarify.
LL26
Just for the avoidance of any doubt, there is no special category under moving around that can give you points simply for using an aid or appliance.
Most of the descriptors under 2 refer to 'aided or unaided' and then include various distances. Aided means either using an aid/appliance or physical help.
2d says Can stand and then move using an aid or appliance more than 20 metres but no more than 50 metres. 10 points
Orthotic shoes/insoles may well comprise an aid/appliance, (which could also include a walking stick or crutch etc ) and therefore could result in points under 2d, if that is the appropriate distance
that reflects your health problems. However, there is nothing unusual about wearing standard walking shoes or boots to go outside. I often wear these as they are more sturdy and much better in the wet.
As such unless there is a very strong and maybe unusual reason for needing to wear walking boots, this is unlikely to affect the points awarded under this descriptor.
I hope this helps clarify.
LL26
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