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6 days 28 minutes ago #302608 by NotHappy

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Can anyone direct me to the guides on driving as in my last assessment all the assessor could quote was upper body strength needed to drive. I have arthritis in my hands and my dexterity is effected my hands have painful nodes etc
Also you don’t need upper body strength to drive a modern car as dexterity is a fine movement not a strength movement.
How do l fight this please

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5 days 15 hours ago #302652 by BIS

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Hi NotHappy

There are no 'guides' on driving. Unfortunately, a lot of people do get penalised for driving.

Have a look at this post, which you may find useful:
benefitsandwork.co.uk/kunena/10-dla-esa-...8543-pip-and-driving

Although the occupational therapist confirms that it takes little effort to grip a steering wheel and drive a modern car, they also say, 'unless you are struggling to control the car'. It is this second bit that I think PIP assessors tend to assume that if you drive, you can control the car if you have a blown-out tyre or go into a skid, which could require upper body strength. Not arguing against your view - just what I think their attitude is.

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