PIP Form Question 5a - aids and appliances.

Gaina
Gaina Community member Posts: 135 Empowering
edited May 2018 in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hi All,
I use a compression sock (custom made for me and recommended by a tissues viability nurse) to help alleviate swollen feet. Does this qualify as an 'aid or appliance' for answering question 5a about monitoring a health condition or managing a home treatment?

Thanks. ?

Comments

  • Sam_Alumni
    Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,605 Championing
    According to the benefits and work website:

    What does ‘aid or appliance’ mean for personal independence payment (PIP)?

    It’s important to understand that ‘aid or appliance’ has a particular legal definition for the purposes of personal independence payment (PIP).  The law states that “aid or appliance”:
     
    (a) means a device to improve, provide or replace a physical or mental function;
    (b) includes a prosthesis; and
    (c) does not include an aid or appliance ordinarily used by a person without a physical or mental condition which limits that person’s ability to carry out daily living or mobility activities.


  • wilko
    wilko Community member Posts: 2,439 Championing
    Sounds to me it would or should as a normal able bodied person would not need use one.
  • Gaina
    Gaina Community member Posts: 135 Empowering

    Interesting but it made me even more confused. :D  I think I've lots a few million brain cells in the last week!

    @Sam_Scope I think a compression sock could be classed as a device to improve physical function. ?
  • Gaina
    Gaina Community member Posts: 135 Empowering
    As it stands it’s the definitive decision on the subject. 

    Thanks, I've had a cup of tea and a re-read and it makes way more sense. ?