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1 week 1 day ago #296587 by Paul
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I am new to these forums, but I am hoping that someone can signpost me in the right direction. I get PIP for the Daily living part, but not the mobility element, despite the fact that I had a full double hip replacement in 2019 and as a result suffer severe back pain and mobility issues (I am 66 years old and retired) Has anyone else had a similar experience ? Thank You
I am new to these forums, but I am hoping that someone can signpost me in the right direction. I get PIP for the Daily living part, but not the mobility element, despite the fact that I had a full double hip replacement in 2019 and as a result suffer severe back pain and mobility issues (I am 66 years old and retired) Has anyone else had a similar experience ? Thank You
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1 week 22 hours ago #296615 by BIS
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Hi Paul
Welcome to the forum. You can find information on the site here benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq
I'm not sure from what you have said whether you have tried for mobility and been turned down. In which case you need to put in for a Mandatory Reconsideration.
If you haven't had a recent review - you can put in for a change of circumstances to review your mobility. However, you will have to do it very quickly. You say you are 'retired' but am I right in assuming that you have yet reached State Pension Age? If you haven't reached SPA - then you need to act quickly because there are strict criteria around claiming PIP mobility
If a claimant gets awarded PIP mobility before they reach SPA - then it will continue on after they reach the SPA milestone.
If a claimant has a standard mobility award it can not be increased to enhanced after they reach SPA
If a claimant has no mobility award before they reach SPA - they cannot claim it after they reach that milestone.
Forms are being processed very slowly - which is why I would advise you to act quickly or you may find that you will be turned down just on your age.
BIS
Welcome to the forum. You can find information on the site here benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq
I'm not sure from what you have said whether you have tried for mobility and been turned down. In which case you need to put in for a Mandatory Reconsideration.
If you haven't had a recent review - you can put in for a change of circumstances to review your mobility. However, you will have to do it very quickly. You say you are 'retired' but am I right in assuming that you have yet reached State Pension Age? If you haven't reached SPA - then you need to act quickly because there are strict criteria around claiming PIP mobility
If a claimant gets awarded PIP mobility before they reach SPA - then it will continue on after they reach the SPA milestone.
If a claimant has a standard mobility award it can not be increased to enhanced after they reach SPA
If a claimant has no mobility award before they reach SPA - they cannot claim it after they reach that milestone.
Forms are being processed very slowly - which is why I would advise you to act quickly or you may find that you will be turned down just on your age.
BIS
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