How do you travel?
Losingallhope
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So I've heard that pip ask you how you get about to appointments & other places. I've often wondered how this affects their decision because everyone has to travel even if they find it difficult due to their health issues. Another thing is if you tell them you drive I've heard it can go against you even thought they offer mobilty cars.
I'm up for review soon & have just sent my form back, I've had extensive help via two charities completing the form but I'm concerned what I tell them on how I travel to appointments, I usually get about by my fully electric bicycle which I refer to as my mobility bike because I can't physically ride a non powered bike anymore, I'm worried if I tell them this they might say if I'm well enough to ride a bike I don't have mobility issues which couldn't be further from the truth I also drive but now limit this to the absolute minimum I'm talking twice a month at the most any advice greatly appreciated
I'm up for review soon & have just sent my form back, I've had extensive help via two charities completing the form but I'm concerned what I tell them on how I travel to appointments, I usually get about by my fully electric bicycle which I refer to as my mobility bike because I can't physically ride a non powered bike anymore, I'm worried if I tell them this they might say if I'm well enough to ride a bike I don't have mobility issues which couldn't be further from the truth I also drive but now limit this to the absolute minimum I'm talking twice a month at the most any advice greatly appreciated
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I have a permanent limp. I have lost movement in my right ankle, riding a bike occasionally, helps with movement. Riding a cycle Nissan a no impact sport. I was in hospital for two weeks, extensive physio. I used to use the static cycle. I do not see any problems riding a electric bike. I told my pip assessor I ride my bike occasionally, as I believe in my own mind it helps with movement in my ankle. I am still awaiting my pip outcome. Coming upto the 5th week. I was telling the truth. I have lost 4 fingers forward movement, and a bit left and right on a good day. I have been told my ankle has stopped working, and may need a fusion on my ankle. I think a electric bike maybe the future for me. In my view cycling is a non impact sport. You have to be able to get about. Good luck with your review.0
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Alan0913 said:I have a permanent limp. I have lost movement in my right ankle, riding a bike occasionally, helps with movement. Riding a cycle Nissan a no impact sport. I was in hospital for two weeks, extensive physio. I used to use the static cycle. I do not see any problems riding a electric bike. I told my pip assessor I ride my bike occasionally, as I believe in my own mind it helps with movement in my ankle. I am still awaiting my pip outcome. Coming upto the 5th week. I was telling the truth. I have lost 4 fingers forward movement, and a bit left and right on a good day. I have been told my ankle has stopped working, and may need a fusion on my ankle. I think a electric bike maybe the future for me. In my view cycling is a non impact sport. You have to be able to get about. Good luck with your review.0
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