awarded 2 points for pip no idea how

Jay

I'm sorry to hear your PIP claim was unsuccessful.

The use of aids can be assumed if it is reasonable for the assessor to do so, we often hear claimants talking about what they do not do, rather than what they cannot do and why. So, if you cannot get dressed without the aid of another person, then you need to explain why this is the case, what would happen if you tried to do so without someone else and why a suitable aid would not provide the assistance you need.

Just so you are aware, requiring assistance is split between the lower (2 points) and upper body (4 points)

Please have a look at our MR & Appeal guide for more details of the process.

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip

If you have any questions then please reply to this post and we will do our best to help.

Gordon

Jay wrote: Il probably see what they say when they explain over the phone before I decide if im going to say anything about an aid but thanks for your help, another odd thing is they can see using the cooker would aggrevate my condition but no points awarded for needing assistance to prepare or cook a meal,, so how do I get stuff out of the oven then hee hee sorry I know its all serious and im fuming but come on duhhh!!

Whilst neither the PIP Regulations nor the DWP guidance specifically refer to the "devices" to be used for cooking it is generally accepted that meals need to be prepared on a hob, so a claimant being unable to use an oven would not result in them scoring points.

Gordon