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1 day 15 hours ago #312590 by Blueallblue
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I was awarded another 2 years for my pip a few days ago.
Sadly I wasn't awarded the mobility or enhanced part though.
The day after my award letter arrived I received a letter to attend the audiology department at my local hospital.
Yesterday I attended and was told I require 2 hearing aids but I'm on a 52 week waiting list for them.
Will this make any difference to my pip claim and should I call them and let them know?
Sadly I wasn't awarded the mobility or enhanced part though.
The day after my award letter arrived I received a letter to attend the audiology department at my local hospital.
Yesterday I attended and was told I require 2 hearing aids but I'm on a 52 week waiting list for them.
Will this make any difference to my pip claim and should I call them and let them know?
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1 day 8 hours ago #312603 by BIS
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Hi Blueallblue
You can score two points for needing hearing aids (Question 7). They won't just change your award. You will need to submit a change-of-circumstances request, which will trigger a review. You need to have suffered from hearing loss for at least three months before you inform them (which I assume you have). I'm sorry the waiting list in your area is so long. If the 2 possible points will push you into an enhanced award, you will probably want to inform them; if they won't, then you might want to wait until your next review.
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You can score two points for needing hearing aids (Question 7). They won't just change your award. You will need to submit a change-of-circumstances request, which will trigger a review. You need to have suffered from hearing loss for at least three months before you inform them (which I assume you have). I'm sorry the waiting list in your area is so long. If the 2 possible points will push you into an enhanced award, you will probably want to inform them; if they won't, then you might want to wait until your next review.
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15 hours 47 minutes ago #312628 by Blueallblue
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Thanks.
I was thinking more along the lines of me not being comfortable going out now as my lack of hearing is making it difficult to do so. I have also noticed my balance is not great and the hospital said this could be because of my hearing issues.
I was thinking more along the lines of me not being comfortable going out now as my lack of hearing is making it difficult to do so. I have also noticed my balance is not great and the hospital said this could be because of my hearing issues.
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9 hours 20 minutes ago #312632 by BIS
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Hi Blueallblue
They won't take any notice of something unless it has been happening for 3 months before and will continue for 9 months after you have informed the DWP. So if you are saying that you have only just started struggling with going out - they will currently ignore it.
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They won't take any notice of something unless it has been happening for 3 months before and will continue for 9 months after you have informed the DWP. So if you are saying that you have only just started struggling with going out - they will currently ignore it.
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