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PIP & Physical disabled people & ability to use public transport

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Sarah153 · 14/07/2023 16:51

I’ve been denied PIP because I work part time and I can use public transport.

How it is fair that any physical disabled person may be denied PIP only because he can work part time and can use public transport? At the same time, there’s plenty of complaints from other users that they’ve been denied PIP because they can drive. How it is possible? If you drive, you may be denied for PIP. If you don’t drive and you are using public transport, you may be denied for PIP either? Where's the common sense? 🤔

For the record, I don’t own a car because I work part time and I don’t have enough money to pay for a car. I work part time because of my disability I can’t work full time.

I walk twice slower than other people, I have chronic pain and I go out of the house only if it’s totally necessary for example work.
I even didn’t get the lower mobility rate, how it is possible?

How it is possible that a physical disabled person may not get any kind of government help? Do you think it is fair? Apart from it, all physical disabled people struggle at least a little bit with their mental health, even if they put a big smile and say they are ok.

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Seaitoverthere · 16/07/2023 14:11

Babyroobs · 16/07/2023 12:23

Just be aware if asking for an MR, they will look at the whole award again, they can take points away as well as add them.

Good point, thanks.

Sarah153 · 16/07/2023 19:23

FadBriend · 16/07/2023 08:02

The reason I asked was because you kept mentioning physical issues and I wanted to clarify if you did also have MH difficulties. You did not need to be so rude in your reply.

The reason you would not have scored for MH when you are working is that you will not have reached the "OPD" (overwhelming psychological distress) threshold.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be rude and offend you.

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Sarah153 · 16/07/2023 19:34

MattDamon · 16/07/2023 10:09

This was my recent experience. First time claimant for a mental health condition. Awarded enhanced daily and standard mobility for three years. I wouldn't say it was 'easy' but there does seem to be a specific way you need to answer the questions. The cruel joke is that most people who apply are too sick, exhausted, or impaired in some way to find the work arounds.

OP - I would strongly advise getting help filling in the MR forms. Try the CAB in the first instance. If they don't have the resources ask them to signpost you elsewhere, i.e. disability charities. They will know exactly what to put to work around the blatant unfairness of the questions. Best of luck.

Thank you for your advice.

''The cruel joke is that most people who apply are too sick, exhausted, or impaired in some way to find the work around. '' - I totally agree with you and it's so unfair. 😥

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