benefits and tracheostomy

thistle73

hi guys:j
im wondering if anyone could offer advice as cant seem find any info online
im due to get tracheostomy after the year due to health issues,im aware i need lot aftercare etc so was wondering if id likey to get PIP (PERSONAL INDEPENT PAYMENT)for this ?
i already get low rate care and mobility for being profoundly deaf and due to apply for PIP after oct 2015
friend also says i mite get blue badge as i be technology dependent as need carry equipment at all times but im not sure?
thanks

Indie_Kid

Pip s based on care and mobility needs and not the condition itself. You may find it's still DLA in your area after Oct 2015.

thistle73

Indie_Kid wrote: »

Pip s based on care and mobility needs and not the condition itself. You may find it's still DLA in your area after Oct 2015.

thank u
as i have lot hands on care mite be likely i get PIP then
how do i find out if its still dla in my area after oct 2015 im from edinburgh

pmlindyloo

It sounds as if you want to report a change in condition as you are already receiving DLA.

According to this

https://www.gov.uk/dla-disability-living-allowance-benefit/how-to-claim

if you report a change of condition you will be invited to apply for PIP.

It might be worth getting some independent advice from CAB or similar (as PIP is somewhat different to DLA) as to whether you should report a change in circumstances. You could google PIP descriptors and see whether you would meet the criteria or whether it would be better to remain on DLA until later.