Pip mobility

diane39

We have a pip form on the way and ive been reading about some of the questions they ask you.The mobility questions confuse me (ive never been the brightest lol) it's about the understanding and planning a journey, my hushand had a stroke in august his right side is affected,his right arm is still paralysed, he has a licence but obviously he can't drive because of his stroke,he understands things,he needs constant supervision because he's at risk of a fall,he can't  walk far and he's  unsteady on his feet,im not sure how to answer the question in my husbands situation. 
Massive thank yous for any help offered

poppy12345

If he's unable to walk or has difficulties walking then it will be "moving around" part of mobility that you need to look at.

Following and planning a journey is related to mental health, cognitive and sensory impairments. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-assessment-guide-for-assessment-providers/pip-assessment-guide-part-2-the-assessment-criteria#mobility-activities

Don't forget there's also 10 daily living activities that he maybe able to score some points with. There's more links posted on your other thread here, did you have a read of those? https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6481640/when-can-we-apply-for-pip#latest

Alice_Holt

Also

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/help-with-your-claim/fill-in-form-pip/

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/help-with-your-claim/how-decisions-are-made/

peteuk

Mobility is split between “physical” eg how far you can walk and the “cognative” eg have the mental capacity to work out a route/follow instructions.   Just because a claimant cant drive due to physical capability doesn't automatically mean they cant plan a journey.   I would ask if the stroke has effected his cognitive function including memory, this is what you might be considered for?  Is there any other conditions that might effect their ability to plan/carry out a route.

diane39

Luckily the stroke hasn't afftected his mental capability so we probably won't score anything on that