Are the PIP changes going to effect your eligibility?

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The main change proposed is that you will have to score FOUR points in at least one daily living category to be eligible for the benefit.

A huge number of people are going to lose their benefit because of this change.

It'll carry on as normal. They usually write to you 9-12 months before the end date

I got 4 points in 2 separate categories, plus a few other 1 and 2 points in other categories. Total of 15 points for daily living, 12 points mobility.

So I would hope that I could still qualify for PIP when they change the rules. But sometimes they award a different number of points even when you've written the same thing as your last review. And a face to face appointment would be extremely stressful.

My DS gets PIP too but I can't find his original award letter. But his needs are more severe than mine and he got a 10 year award at enhanced rate daily living and mobility. So I think he is likely to continue to get it.

The thing is that even if you do get '4 points' the person assessing can make their own decisions.

I started out on DLA with a lifetime award, then it went to indefinite and eventually I was on PIP.

I had a review where they said I didn't need an aid to take medication because the pharmacy put it in a dossette box and my carer orders the prescription.

They also decided that I can walk 200m because I can drive. I can, but I use hand controls.

My God this is depressing 😞
I can only offer you my empathy and understanding as I'm in the same boat as you with my autistic son and I'm awaiting an autism assessment myself. Not that it will make a difference I expect.
Hugs from one stressed out Mum to another 💐

This is the problem. Your docs don't bsee you at home but they can verify if you have a condition like maybe arthritis which affects your hands. So evidence is indirect and not bad witness statement. The more doctors letters etc you have the more likely you are to succeedm

Thank you for your reply.

as per my username, I had two strokes earlier in the year, I can't really explain why on here that getting more documentation is going to be really difficult (on top of what I already have) as it's very outing.

I guess I will just have to see what PIP comes back with and deal with it from there, but thank you

Your previous point wouldn’t just into the new points system. You get the award till it runs out then re assessed under new system.dont assume cos you get the points once you get them again. My daughter went from 14 points to 6 points on a review. I had to take it tribunal to get her enhanced bk.