Change in my condition

Jan

There are two aspects to this.

First you need to check whether you are in an active PIP postcode, if you are then any reported change of your conditions will result in an invitation to claim PIP. However if you are not then you will be re-assessed for DLA. See

www.gov.uk/government/publications/pip-postcode-map-uk

If you are in a PIP are then you need to understand whether you would score sufficient points for an award, have a look at our PIP Claim guide and I would recommend that you mark yourself harshly. See

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

If you are not in a PIP area the it will be DLA, again you need to understand whether you will qualify for a higher award, a higher DLA rate will not necessarily be the result of a claimants conditions getting worse.

If you receive;

Lower Rate Care then you will need to show that you now have substantial care needs during the day OR night.

Medium Rate Care is awarded because you have substantial care needs during the day OR the night, to receive the Higher Rate you need to have care needs day AND night, so a worsening of your condition during the day (as an example) will not result in a higher award.

Lower Rate Mobility is awarded because you have been found to have problems going out or in planning and following a route, Higher Rate Mobility is awarded to those who have problems walking.

Gordon