unsure what to do..

Pele33
Pele33 Posts: 4 Listener
in PIP, DLA, ADP & AA

Pele33

Wondering if anybody could give me some advise, I'm on UC only about 2 months, I have lymphedema in both legs, from Cancer 17 yrs ago, but family member said I might be able to claim disability, I don't know anything about this claiming, i have worked in all that time but it has taken its toll sometimes but battled on, but it's getting a bit difficult now, I'm 60, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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  • Pele33
    Pele33 Posts: 4 Listener
  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Posts: 6,363 Championing

    Hi,

    PIP is based on your functional ability, not any individual diagnosis.

    There are two sections. Daily living tasks and Mobility tasks.

    You need to score at least 8 points in a section for a Standard award. Or at least 12 points for an Enhanced award.

    You can see a list of the descriptors here, with the points score beside them.

    pip_descriptors.pdf

    If you believe you would score minimum of 8 points in either section then you should apply for PIP.

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