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pip and attendance allowance

Hi There,I'm very new to this,but can anybody help, I am 65 going on 66,I am on DLA at the moment but have had to apply for PIP as my birthday was just too late,PIP have said I have to go to a centre for face to face assesment, there is no way I can go and have already informed them of this,I have not been outside for over a year (anxiety,pain ,toilet needs etc...embarrasing!!!.Anyway if I get turned down for PIP which I'm almost certain I will after reading on here,does anyone know ,,will I be able to claim Attendance Allowance ? Many thanks in advance x
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It will be possible for you to claim Attendance Allowance once your DLA has stopped. BUT - Attendance Allowance doesn't have a mobility component and so your difficulties with going out won't be recognised.
I would say it is most important you continue with your PIP application and get some support if you can. I reaslise this might be difficult but perhaps there is a local service that can visit your home. The Scope helpline may be able to put you in touch.
You might like to have a look at this Age UK factsheet, paying particular attention to mobility activity 1 on page 22/23 - i wonder if descripor 1(e) might apply.
Perhaps the best approach would be to explore PIP fully including a possible appeal and only once you've exhausted your appeal rights then consider Attendance Allowance.
David