Hi, my name is Harvey11! can I ask for a re assessment?

Harvey11
Harvey11 Community member Posts: 6 Listener
edited May 7 in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hi,I receive the lower rate of pip.im a stroke survivor and also have mobility issues due to a slipped disc(awaiting operation to resolve),I'm constantly hearing I should have contracted my pip award to try for the enhanced payment.after 3 years of getting gradually worse in my health ,can I ask for a re assessment? Is this wise? I need a vehicle or a mobility scooter now and it's the only way I see I can afford it ,can anyone advise??




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  • Harvey11
    Harvey11 Community member Posts: 6 Listener
    I meant to say contested my pip award ,auto correct changed it to contracted lol I'm not sure it's wise to push them 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,096 Championing
    When you report changes you will be sent another form to fill in and return. Another assessment is most likely because most people have them. Once a decision is made your award could either remain the same, be increased or stop completely. 

    When does your existing award end?
  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Community member Posts: 2,980 Championing
    The main question you need to ask yourself is whether you can prove that you can't walk more than 20 metres aided or unaided on the majority of days.  That's effectively the criteria for the Enhanced Mobility award.  (Unless you also scored points for mentally planning & following a journey.)
  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 7,028 Online Community Coordinator
    Hi @Harvey11 and welcome to the community. 

    I can see Poppy is already helping you with your query, but I just wanted to stop in and say hello quickly. I hope you can get your mobility scooter sorted out soon. :)
  • Harvey11
    Harvey11 Community member Posts: 6 Listener
    Where can I see that poppy is helping me out ,I'm a bit confused on here , sorry 
  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 7,028 Online Community Coordinator
    I meant Poppy has replied to your question and is starting to help you out @Harvey11 :)
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,096 Championing
    Harvey11 said:
    Where can I see that poppy is helping me out ,I'm a bit confused on here , sorry 
    I asked you when is your current award due to end but you didn’t reply. 


    When does your existing award end?

  • Harvey11
    Harvey11 Community member Posts: 6 Listener
    Not sure but I'll check that out in my file if letters from pip originaly