Points for mobility pip

Hi Slim

It is 10 points for an unfamiliar journey and 12 points for a familiar journey.

I assume that you originally scored 4 for this question (1b - Needs prompting to be able to undertake any journey to avoid overwhelming psychological distress to the claimant), and then after LEAP you were given 10 points (1d. Cannot follow the route of an unfamiliar journey without another person, assistance dog or orientation aid).

You can score on more than one answer in this question, although the DWP did try to argue in court that you can't. (They lost) You can read about it in the Guide to PiP Claims and Reviews - pp 78 and 79. I can't comment on whether this will be the case for you because it id decided on an individual basis against a person's difficulties.

I assume that you were not given any points for moving around because they believe that you have no physical disabilities that prevent you from standing up and moving around outdoors. This question does not include any difficulties with mental health. If they were wrong about the only way you can raise it now, is to put in for a change of circumstances.

BIS

Hi Slim

Page 79:

"Help whilst on a journey
The tribunal decided that if a claimant suffers ‘overwhelming psychological distress’ then they may
be able to score points for d) or for f) as well as b) or e). They are not limited to only being able to
score points for b) or e), as the DWP had argued.
So, if you suffer from extreme anxiety that means you need someone else with you in order to follow
an unfamiliar route then you may be able to score 10 points for descriptor d) and if you need help
with familiar routes, you may score 12 points for f) and be eligible for the enhanced mobility
component on this basis alone."

As I said, I don't know whether this is applicable to you.

BIS

Hi Slim

I am not aware of an email address for PIP.

Gary