Going to Tribunal

Hello I’m Pam , New to scope , I have helped a few people with PIP and been very successful, I am helping a close friend with PIP but because appeal to DWP unsuccessful got to go tribunal , She has been on PIP a few years receiving only the low rate care element only , As her late husband sadly passed away April 2024 , She has found it much more difficult in all areas as he was her main support and caregiver, She had a brain tumour in 2010 , Leaving her having to have Hormone injections which make her aggressive and causes other side effects ,
She also has :-
Fibromyalgia
Arthritis in her hands and foot
Had shoulder cuff replacement
Depression & Anxiety
She Just been diagnosed with ADHD (which I have said to DWP was pending) and consequently she has been referred for an Autism Diagnosis as she showed several traits of Autism during ADHD assessment , I think she should be entitled to enhanced rate of both elements and has been well underscored , I have written loads in appeal letters sent supporting evidence but the DWP won’t budge on her points awarded. She can drive but She cannot use public transport due to her anxiety and ADHD , The DWP rep has almost fixated on fact that she can drive ( I think) and this seems outrageous, She cannot work and hasn’t for some 5years or more due to her various ailments , She cannot get UC because of inheritance from her late husband pushing her over the threshold . Any advice for going to the tribunal please.
Many Thanks Pam
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