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  • rex1962
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10 years 2 months ago #130622 by rex1962
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I'm currently receiving PIP higher rate mobility/care, if i apply for ESA willl my situation be taken into account and not need another medical to get into the support group?

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10 years 2 months ago #130625 by Gordon
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rex1962 wrote: I'm currently receiving PIP higher rate mobility/care, if i apply for ESA willl my situation be taken into account and not need another medical to get into the support group?


Whilst there is some overlap between PIP and ESA in some areas there is also considerable difference in the criteria. Also, whilst not impossible, it would be very unusual for a Decision to be made on a new claim for ESA without an assessment being done.

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10 years 2 months ago - 10 years 2 months ago #130628 by rex1962
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ok thanks, I've been awarded it indefinitely so just wanted to know what i might have to go through thanks anyway
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10 years 2 months ago - 10 years 2 months ago #130629 by bro58
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rex1962 wrote: ok thanks, I've been awarded it indefinitely so just wanted to know what i might have to go through thanks anyway


Hi r1962,

There don't have "Indefinite" PIP Awards as they did with DLA.

The nearest PIP Award to an Indefinite DLA Award would be an "Ongoing Award"

"All PIP awards are for a fixed period, except in exceptional circumstances.

Short-term awards of up to two years are given where your condition is expected - by the DWP - to improve significantly.

Awards of 5-10 years are made where changes in your condition are possible but less likely.

Ongoing awards will only be given in a very small minority of cases where you are unlikely to get either better or worse.

A claim can be checked at any time while the award is still in force, to verify that there has been no change of circumstances."

bro58
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10 years 2 months ago - 10 years 2 months ago #130630 by rex1962
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Yeah it says for an ongoing period, and they will contact me after 2023 i was awarded it in 2013.So looks like the 10 year rule then.
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10 years 2 months ago #130632 by bro58
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rex1962 wrote: Yeah it says for an ongoing period, and they will contact me after 2023 i was awarded it in 2013.So looks like the 10 year rule then.


Hi r1962,

It is still a very good PIP Award !! :)

Hopefully you will be given a "bit of peace" for a considerable period of time.

bro58

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