PIP mobility

Elliemiss

Apologies if been asked before. Last year I started to complete a PIP assessment for mobility issues, I decided not to send it in (wish I had). I was hopeful things would improve but they've worsened, now on waiting list for op on ankle.  I think I should put claim in but can't work out from a lot of reading whether I can claim mobility now I'm over 65 but nor SP age for 9 months.  Thanks for any advice. 

Rubyroobs

If you are under state pension age then you are able to qualify for mobility component of PIP, so yes it would be best to apply before you turn state pension age as the mobility component cannot be added after then.

Elliemiss

@Rubyroobs thanks, there's such conflicting advice about having to be under 65 

peteuk

In my experience as an PIP assessor ( a few years back now) Although you’re claiming for mobility, you’ll need to support that with the daily activities.  For example can you stand on the ankle to shower or get into the bath?

Youve had the issue for more than 3 months, is it going to be resolved in 9 months time.  I take it as you’re awaiting surgery you have a orthopaedic consultant, is there anywhere in their letters that states can stand for or walk for?  This will help back up your claim.

Do you drive?  Which ankle is it? Do you drive an automatic?  All will be used to possible suggest that movement in the ankle is ok.

Use real life evidence, the assessor may start with around the house, down the garden, from the front door to the road, local shops, etc  So take a look at the assessment descriptions for mobility.  

poppy12345

Elliemiss said:

@Rubyroobs thanks, there's such conflicting advice about having to be under 65 

I don't know what's conflicting about it. State pension age is now 66 and you have to be under this age to claim PIP. https://www.gov.uk/pip/eligibility

Spoonie_Turtle

poppy12345 said:

Elliemiss said:

@Rubyroobs thanks, there's such conflicting advice about having to be under 65 

I don't know what's conflicting about it. State pension age is now 66 and you have to be under this age to claim PIP. https://www.gov.uk/pip/eligibility

Every possibility that some sites haven't updated information to say 66 - such as here https://disabilityclaims.uk/personal-independence-payments-for-over-65/ 
Third result on a Google search for 'PIP over 65' *facepalm*

Edit: or Google blurb, 4th result - the page itself only states 'under pension age' but if someone reads the page with '64' in their mind it can be easy to misinterpret the actual information

Image description: a Google search result for Age UK Personal Independence Payment (PIP payments).  It says 10 Apr 2023 — Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged between 16 and 64 who because of long-term illness or disability. (End description.)

poppy12345

Spoonie_Turtle said:

poppy12345 said:

Elliemiss said:

@Rubyroobs thanks, there's such conflicting advice about having to be under 65 

I don't know what's conflicting about it. State pension age is now 66 and you have to be under this age to claim PIP. https://www.gov.uk/pip/eligibility

Every possibility that some sites haven't updated information to say 66 - such as here https://disabilityclaims.uk/personal-independence-payments-for-over-65/ 
Third result on a Google search for 'PIP over 65' *facepalm*

Thanks. Another reason not to use websites like that.

Elliemiss

Thanks for all comments, the reason I asked on here as on many sites (as mentioned above) the age seems to be 65, never considered they hadn't been updated, not even sure when SP age changed? Just know mine is 66. Thanks again 😊

Newcad

Giving a number was easier and clearer than saying "State Pension Age".

And let's face it SPA was 'fixed' for years.

Unfortunately things have changed these days and SPA has become movable.