Removed mobility allowance after pip assessment

Chrisby64

Hi , I am the full time carer for my wife who suffers from stynostenitus ( don't know if that is correct spelling) just done my wife's pips assessment, although she suffers from a degenerative disease ? They feel she must of improved because they removed the mobility allowance this will have a massive negative effect on her life . I am really concerned for the future .

Mary_Scope

Hi @Chrisby64 and warm welcome to the community!

I understand your worry and frustration. It's very stressful when a PIP assessment doesn't reflect the reality of a persons condition.

Is your wife going to challenge the decision?

nasturtium

Hello @Chrisby64

With the title of the post saying that they have removed the mobility element then I take from this that it was a review of an existing award.

It all depends on how you filled in your review form. It is always advised to never just put "no change" and always complete the review form as a new claim and give detailed examples on why you would not be able to complete the 12 PIP activities that apply to you Reliably (safely, repeatedly, in a timely manor or to an acceptable standard)

You will now need to write a detailed Mandatory Reconsideration letter (Do not telephone to request a MR) explaining that the condition has not changed and it is a progressive degenerative condition what will not change or improve as you stated in your post.

It is advised to give real world incidents that have happened to you completing the 12 activities that apply to you and describe in detail what happened, who witnessed it and what were the consequences.

Also The descision maker needed to give detailed reasons on why they think the condition/s have improved to warrant the award to be reduced or to be removed. If they have not given details on how the condition has improved meaning that the person in question can complete all of the activities safely, repeatedly, in a timely manor and to an acceptable standard then they should have not reduced your award.

I give advice on this reply here to another member of this forum that you might find helpful if your MR is not successful and you need to go to appeal which is highly reccommended. Here is the link :-

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/696285#Comment_696285

I hope that helps

Nasturtium

poppy123456

@nasturtium how lovely to see you posting! It's been a while since I've seen you and I hope you're well.

Chrisby64

Thank you all for your constructive advice , I will appeal the decision andblet you know how we get on

Stay safe 🙏

nasturtium

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/976409#Comment_976409

I am not to bad thank you poppy. Things have been a little rough over the past 12 months with ill health in the family but taking each day as it comes. Looking forward to the better weather now ☺️ Let's hope this years summer is better than last years.

I hope you are doing well poppy. Keep Safe.

Nasturtium