A bit of advice

kainechris83

I wonder if anyone could give me some advice, in 2016 my partner transferred from High Rate Care & Low Rate Mobility DLA to PIP. Upon application he was awarded full care but no mobility though he had been given 8 point for that component. We requested a mandatory reconsideration but this failed and then went to tribunal (which he couldn't attend due to his mental health problems) this resulted in the same outcome.

Was it earlier this year that the courts said PIP applications had to take more account of people with mental health problems when it came to "journeys" in the mobility component?
I ask this as his renewal form arrive this morning , i know the form says only write down changes from before , but do i mention again about him not being able to take any journey etc?

Has anyone heard anything from PIP to say they were looking into there claim again due to court hearing?

thanks

poppy12345

It will depend when the original decision was made. If it was made before 28th November 2016 then this award will not be affected by the changes. If it was after this date then you'll have to wait to be contacted by the DWP. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-changes/overwhelming-psychological-distress-and-journeys-changes-to-pip-law-from-28-november-2016



Now your review. Don't be fooled by the shortened version of the form. You need to write down as much information as possible about how your conditions affect you. The more information you write on the form, the better. You'll need to make sure you send all the evidence with the form, as they very rarely contact anyone for this, the onus is on you to make sure it's sent to support the claim. Expect another face 2 face assessment as most people have them. If a home assessment is needed, then you'll need a letter from your GP stating the reasons why you can't attend the assessment centre. Good luck.