PIP regulations

50Twuncle

Is this the latest version of PIP regulations - or has a new updated version been brought out ?
This version is from 2013 and I was assuming that a newer version existed - but I can't find it anywhere ....(except for minor amendments)

pmlindyloo

Not sure what your query is but does this document help?

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/449043/pip-assessment-guide.pdf

Richie-from-the-Boro

July 2015 latest OHB, covers all areas of advice.

50Twuncle

pmlindyloo wrote: »

Not sure what your query is but does this document help?

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/449043/pip-assessment-guide.pdf

Thanks - I am trying to get a definite rule on whether PIP regs allow for walking aids to be disallowed....
I have an email from 'DCS DCPU Alternative Format Team' - That give me one side - but the regs tell me a different story
This is extremely important for me - because I can walk, perhaps 50 yards with an aid fitted - but without it, I am limited to a few steps - and the regs don't exactly make it clear !!

50Twuncle

Richie-from-the-Boro wrote: »

July 2015 latest OHB, covers all areas of advice.

Sorry -dead link
I am looking for how they determine the number of points for each section.

50Twuncle

Missed the doc from my first post
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/377/contents/made

pmlindyloo

You need page 120 of the link I gave:

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/449043/pip-assessment-guide.pdf

From my understanding the assessor starts at the top of the descriptors and works down assessing claimant's ability.

From what you say, you would meet descriptor D.

However, as I am sure you are aware, this is not automatically awarded as the Health Profession will also be observing your ability to walk from (for example) the car park to the actual assessment centre and for your part you need to emphasis that you can not perform previous descriptors reliably, safely and repeatedly due to pain etc. This would all have to be backed up by medical evidence.

50Twuncle

pmlindyloo wrote: »

You need page 120 of the link I gave:

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/449043/pip-assessment-guide.pdf

From my understanding the assessor starts at the top of the descriptors and works down assessing claimant's ability.

From what you say, you would meet descriptor D.

However, as I am sure you are aware, this is not automatically awarded as the Health Profession will also be observing your ability to walk from (for example) the car park to the actual assessment centre and for your part you need to emphasis that you can not perform previous descriptors reliably, safely and repeatedly due to pain etc. This would all have to be backed up by medical evidence.

I was intending to request a home assessment - is that wise ?

50Twuncle

It's that phrase "can do xxxx.....aided ot unaided..." that gets me - what does it mean ?7
Yes, I may be able to walk 50 or even 100 yards - on some occasions AIDED - But only a single step UNAIDED !!

SpikePhoto

Useful info, many thanks!

Richie-from-the-Boro

50Twuncle wrote: »

Sorry -dead link
I am looking for how they determine the number of points for each section.

- its not dead
- check your end