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Proof of disability

Wibbles
Community member Posts: 1,458 Pioneering
I need to provide a builders with a "proof of disability" in order that they can apply to the local council for free, planning permission for an extension.
What will be a suitable document ?
I have my PIP certificate of entitlement - but that goes in to more detail than I prefer to give to a builder....
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Would the annual uprating letter from PIP work @Wibbles?Community Manager
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Adrian_Scope said:Would the annual uprating letter from PIP work @Wibbles?
I only transfered to pip last year!
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Wibbles said:Adrian_Scope said:Would the annual uprating letter from PIP work @Wibbles?
I only transfered to pip last year!
You should still have received the annual uprating letter.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
poppy123456 said:Wibbles said:Adrian_Scope said:Would the annual uprating letter from PIP work @Wibbles?
I only transfered to pip last year!
You should still have received the annual uprating letter.No I haven't - I only transferred 11 months ago !The only docs that I have from DWP is the PA3 (which goes into way more detail than I am happy to provide a builder with) and the Statement of Entitlement (which, looking at now - will hopefully suffice ?) -
Transferring 11 months ago makes no difference to receiving the uprating letter. You can try the certificate of entitlement but this is usually for vehicle tax (VED)
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
Since this is only to obtain planning permission,free of charge - I only need to prove that I am disabled - not that I am receiving PIP - So any proof should be accepted ?There must be many disabled people who are not receiving PIP - But are entitled to many things such as free PP ?
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You could photocopy your award letter, and cross out using a thick pen anything that you wish them not to see.
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I'm not sure a PIP letter alone does prove disability legally?
I think you'd need something like an occupational health assessment.
If PIP letters are accepted, then maybe something like Blue Badge entitlement is also accepted?
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