Informing DWP of changes ie getting worse!!

hips12

Hi, I have a number of health problems, the latest being Osteo Arthritis, and I am on Incapacity Benefit (not been changed to ESA yet) and was awarded DLA after having to go to Tribunal.
The problem is my mobility has got a lot worse as the arthritis has spread to my hips and spine, whereas when i claimed it was just in one knee (but I had other problems which were part of the claim)
I can barely stand for very long now, let alone walk.
My bathroom was converted to a wet room by the council as i cant get into a bath, and I have various bits of equipment and rails after an OT assessment.

My problem is, if I inform the DWP about my deteriorating mobility am i going to have to face fighting for ESA and DWP all over again, with a risk of losing my benefits altogether?

I'm not due to be assessed for PIP until 2015, so should i just leave well alone until then?

Just to add, I am on Medium Care and Low Mobility rates.
I didn't apply for the care component but the tribunal awarded it to me because they could see that i needed it.

Many thanks

DomRavioli

You have to report any changes. If you don't technically you could be tried for fraud, as the circumstances in which the benefit was gained no longer apply.

Just ring them.

hips12

Could i be done for fraud for GETTING WORSE and not telling them?
I was widowed 2 years ago and get a small pension from my husbands company, I pay full rent and co tax, as my son lives with me and he works full time, and because of the pension and my IB I pay tax too, so if they stopped my benefits while i start new claims I will be in trouble financially.

These new rules are scaring the **** out of people.