awarded pip

epilepsypip

hi its my first time here and just wanted to say I've been awarded pip for my epilepsy as I've had to leave my job due to this. I first applied for pip on 6th Feb 2023 and got my assessment call on 14th March got a text a hour after call saying dwp have all information needed then this morning 29th March I got a text from dwp saying my claim for pip was successful and will get my letter in 2 weeks in the post 

epilepsypip

I just called them and was told I get enhanced for mobility but I don't qualify for and daily living allowance so going to have to appeal it will keep you updated 

durhamjaide2001

I'm glad that you managed to claim some money on PIP. 

Strawberry1

Really pleased for you @epilepsypip 😀.  Great news 👍 

nasturtium

Hello epilepsypip

Congratulations on getting the Mobility Award of PIP

Regards to daily living. you need to complete each daily living activity "Relaibly" https://pipinfo.net/issues/reliably that means you need to be able to complete the activity safely, repeatedly, in a reasonable time and to an acceptable standard. To be able to do an activity and score Zero points you need to complete the activity with all of the four Relaibly criteria. So if it is not safe for you to complete an activity then you should be classed as not being able to do that activity so you should score points.

So if you have epilepsy and you have a seizure while you are preparing a meal then there is a chance you could seriously hurt yourself by either cutting yourself or burning yourself, if you were washing or bathing and had a seizure then again you could seriously hurt yourself or even drown and so on. This means that you would need supervision.

Please read this link bellow it will outline what I am trying to say above a little better. You can get daily living award for epilepsy and this link will help you to word out your detailed mandatory reconsideration letter and that will help your appeal if it is required. https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/safety-and-supervison-ruling-could-mean-pip-for-many-more-claimants

You will need to do a MR Letter before you can apply for appeal. I strongly advise you do a detailed letter because this will help with an appeal if you require it.

I hope that has been of some assistance.

Kind Regards

Nasturtium

epilepsypip

nasturtium said:

Hello epilepsypip

Congratulations on getting the Mobility Award of PIP

Regards to daily living. you need to complete each daily living activity "Relaibly" https://pipinfo.net/issues/reliably that means you need to be able to complete the activity safely, repeatedly, in a reasonable time and to an acceptable standard. To be able to do an activity and score Zero points you need to complete the activity with all of the four Relaibly criteria. So if it is not safe for you to complete an activity then you should be classed as not being able to do that activity so you should score points.

So if you have epilepsy and you have a seizure while you are preparing a meal then there is a chance you could seriously hurt yourself by either cutting yourself or burning yourself, if you were washing or bathing and had a seizure then again you could seriously hurt yourself or even drown and so on. This means that you would need supervision.

Please read this link bellow it will outline what I am trying to say above a little better. You can get daily living award for epilepsy and this link will help you to word out your detailed mandatory reconsideration letter and that will help your appeal if it is required. https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/safety-and-supervison-ruling-could-mean-pip-for-many-more-claimants

You will need to do a MR Letter before you can apply for appeal. I strongly advise you do a detailed letter because this will help with an appeal if you require it.

I hope that has been of some assistance.

Kind Regards

Nasturtium

hello Nadturtium 

yes I said all this in the assessment that my mum watches me while I bath and I dont cook due to health and safety reason. I am going to wait for the letter to come and get all my evidence off doctor stating all the facts about why I can't cook, clean,wash,or even sometimes dress myself without having supervision like I said will keep everyone updated once I get my letter to say why I didn't get it 

epilepsypip 

epilepsypip

nasturtium said:

Hello epilepsypip

Congratulations on getting the Mobility Award of PIP

Regards to daily living. you need to complete each daily living activity "Relaibly" https://pipinfo.net/issues/reliably that means you need to be able to complete the activity safely, repeatedly, in a reasonable time and to an acceptable standard. To be able to do an activity and score Zero points you need to complete the activity with all of the four Relaibly criteria. So if it is not safe for you to complete an activity then you should be classed as not being able to do that activity so you should score points.

So if you have epilepsy and you have a seizure while you are preparing a meal then there is a chance you could seriously hurt yourself by either cutting yourself or burning yourself, if you were washing or bathing and had a seizure then again you could seriously hurt yourself or even drown and so on. This means that you would need supervision.

Please read this link bellow it will outline what I am trying to say above a little better. You can get daily living award for epilepsy and this link will help you to word out your detailed mandatory reconsideration letter and that will help your appeal if it is required. https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/safety-and-supervison-ruling-could-mean-pip-for-many-more-claimants

You will need to do a MR Letter before you can apply for appeal. I strongly advise you do a detailed letter because this will help with an appeal if you require it.

I hope that has been of some assistance.

Kind Regards

Nasturtium

and thanks alot this helps sooo much