would the care part of pip change if you lose a limb?

trinidadone

hello all,

a colleague at work currently has the low level for the care part of his PIP, and the high level of his disability.

Recently he lost one of his legs. will this have an affect on his pip payments???

w06

depends whether his care needs have changed as a result, its possible for an amputation to decrease, increase, or have no effect depending on why it was amputated and how much the limb was influencing care needs before hand.

NeilCr

Information here

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/help-with-your-pip-claim/changes-that-affect-pip/