PIP confusion, advice needed please

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itsmeinnit123 wrote: »

Medical evidence was the same as my ESA from IB/Incap changeover, 40 or so pages/letters/scans etc

They did not bother reading it.....just as the assessor did not bother to listen

Hi, I hope you are ok
You haven't posted for a while but just in case the Mandatory Reconsideration didn't change the PIP decision (as they're frequently don't) - I just wanted to add to the good advice you've already been given by other posters such as Alice and pmlindyloo...

Please send current medical evidence to the tribunal- the bit quoted above suggests you sent medical info which is out of date by some time? Also, do physically send the information - don't request that the DWP passes across medical info from your DLA claims as this cannot be relied upon to happen.
You can ask your GP for a summary of your medical records -this will include medications, diagnoses etc - and you should not be charged more than £10 for this.
Keep copies of all documents and send with (free) proof of postage.

My local Citizens Advice does provide home visits for housebound clients - so please do see if your CA could do this for you.

Advicenow do some really good info booklets including one on PIP and how to win an appeal - sorry, I can't link as I'm new but just google Advicenow guides and you'll find it


It includes info on where to look for help -such as via law centres & suggests local agencies who may be able to help(when you put in your postcode). Your council may be able to suggest a local agency too. Age Concern may be able to come out to help you.
The Advicenow PIP info also talks you through the whole process and is worth reading.

At the very least, do please look through the PIP descriptors (linked earlier in the thread) and see where you score points.
You need 8 pts on Daily Living Activities to get the standard rate of Daily Living Activities PIP, or 12 points for the enhanced rate.
Same for the Mobility descriptors - you need 8 pts for standard rate or 12 points for enhanced.
Your appeal -including the medical evidence- needs to demonstrate your difficulties in these areas, and the coping methods you have adapted - such as 'furniture walking' around your flat (and using the adaptations too), eating only soft, microwaved food, and restricting your freedom by staying indoors as it does not feel safe/possible for you to go outside.

Reading your posts it does very much sound that you should be awarded at least 1 PIP component, unfortunately though, people don't always get awarded what they should - and you would not be the first person to be refused a benefit which they are clearly entitled to.

Good luck and keep your chin up -and get some help to fight these crazy decisions, and to get what you're entitled to.