Pip mobility

Lunalovebad

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I am thinking of making a claim for pip.
I wear prescribed insoles and toe supports from the NHS, I'm unsure if these count as an aid but I can't walk or stand without them.
Sometimes I am too exhausted or vomiting to walk anywhere and end up spending a lot of time in bed.
But on a better day I can definitely walk over 200m (with my supports), but it can still be painful.
I can't stand without my supports, even if I get up to go to the loo at night I would put my shoes with insoles on. I always wear them around the house.
If I stand for too long I usually suffer the following weeks from pain in my hips and back.
However looking at the descriptors I don't think I meet any:

1. Planning and following journeys.
a. Can plan and follow the route of a journey unaided. 0 points.
b. Needs prompting to be able to undertake any journey to avoid overwhelming psychological distress to the claimant. 4 points.
c. Cannot plan the route of a journey. 8 points.
d. Cannot follow the route of an unfamiliar journey without another person, assistance dog or orientation aid. 10 points.
e. Cannot undertake any journey because it would cause overwhelming psychological distress to the claimant. 10 points.
f. Cannot follow the route of a familiar journey without another person, an assistance dog or an orientation aid. 12 points.

2. Moving around.
a. Can stand and then move more than 200 metres, either aided or unaided. 0 points.
b. Can stand and then move more than 50 metres but no more than 200 metres, either aided or unaided. 4 points.
c. Can stand and then move unaided more than 20 metres but no more than 50 metres. 8 points.
d. Can stand and then move using an aid or appliance more than 20 metres but no more than 50 metres. 10 points.
e. Can stand and then move more than 1 metre but no more than 20 metres, either aided or unaided. 12 points.
f. Cannot, either aided or unaided, –
(i) stand; or
(ii) move more than 1 metre. 12 points.

So am I correct in thinking that I will not qualify for mobility element?

poppy12345

For PIP, you must have had the condition for at least 3 months and expect it to last at least a further 9 months and be aged between 16-64.



Based on that information then you won't score any points in the following and planning a journey because this isn't for physical conditions.


You say on a better day you can definitely walk over 200m. How many of those better days do you have? PIP is about how you are 50% of the time over a 12 month period. How far can you realistically walk without pain and discomfort?



What about the daily living descriptors? is there any that apply to you. PIP isn't about the care you receive but the care you need, whether you receive it or not.



A few links here that may help you.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-assessment-guide-for-assessment-providers/pip-assessment-guide-part-2-the-assessment-criteria#daily-living-activities


http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php


Evidence will be needed to support a claim as they rarely contact anyone for this. The onus is on you to make sure it's sent.