enhanced mobility

susankay

Hi i get standard rate pip for mobility . i have nerve damage in my feet . i am confused about the how far you can walk rule . can anyone help. i am in severe discomfort all of the time. when i walk it feels like i am walking on small stones. my feet throb ache and tingle. this is over any distance. the only relief i get is when i sit down with my bare feet up on a foot stall . even then they are numb and throbbing. do i qualify for enhanced pip i really don't know.

CockneyRebel

Hello susankay and welcome

To be awarded enhanced mobility you need to score 12 points

12. Moving around.

12 a. Can stand and then move more than 200 metres, either aided or unaided. 0 points 12 b. Can stand and then move more than 50 metres but no more than 200 metres, either aided or unaided. 4 points 12 c. Can stand and then move unaided more than 20 metres but no more than 50 metres. 8 points 12 d. Can stand and then move using an aid or appliance more than 20 metres but no more than 50 metres. 10 points 12 e. Can stand and then move more than 1 metre but no more than 20 metres, either aided or unaided. 12 points 12 f. Cannot, either aided or unaided, �(i) stand; or (ii) move more than 1 metre. 12 points

You are not required to walk pain free but any pain that limits your walking should be taken into consideration

CR

sdoc94

Hi, CR has given you great advice.

Remember you must be able to do the activity, safely, repeatedly and to an acceptable standard.

susankay

Thanks for your help. Much appreciated.