No PIP for years

Percy2022

I have POA for a disabled in a care home. He has received no monies from the DWP for 18 months. Does anyone know how to escalate , who to contact, how to get help. Have sat for hours on the phone and sent multiple letters. Im at my wits end Help

Caz3121

whether there is an entitlement to PIP when in a care home will depend on a few factors

If self funding or care being funded

If the former then PIP should have continued

If the latter then it will depend on PIP type - Care would stop after 28 days in care, mobility should continue.

You would probably be better posting on the Benefits board…maybe a mod will move the post

Brie

I'll move this….

Boohoo

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6671623/no-pip-for-years

I thought if you are in a care home the money from DWP or benefits went to pay towards your feeds.

I could be wrong but would not you be best talking to the care home manager to find out who is paying the disabled persons fees.

marcia_

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6671623/no-pip-for-years

are you sure his claim didn't end because you failed to renew his claim?
Or from google AI

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is treated differently in a care home depending on who pays your fees. If you are self-funding, you keep both PIP components. If the local authority or NHS funds your care, the Daily Living component stops after 28 days, but the Mobility component continues.

elsien

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82027581#Comment_82027581

The underlying entitlement to the care component remains but it’s not paid. People get to keep their mobility component themselves, that does not go towards the cost of care.

Also for the sake of clarity, if he was in a hospital first before going to the care home then the time in Hospital would count towards the 28 days.

He should however, have had a DWP letter telling him of any changes.