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9 hours 39 minutes ago #312590 by Blueallblue

Hearing loss was created by Blueallblue

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?

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2 hours 14 minutes 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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