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Mandatory Decision result
Tigermoth42
Member Posts: 242 Pioneering
Hi all, just thought I’d update you on my MR decision which came through yesterday. They’ve changed my PIP from standard rate care only back to enhanced rate of care, but only awarded me standard rate of mobility (I’m off enhanced by 2 points) so I still lose my lifeline car which gets me to hospital and gp appointments, pharmacy and counselling sessions. And all because the assessor decided in her infinite wisdom to ignore the comment I made that I never drive alone and wrote that I drive once every two months. I haven’t driven alone in years, last time I drove was December and that was with my husband who took over as I was getting very stressed and panicky and the pain in my back and legs was awful. I don’t know whether to appeal and risk losing everything but, being on PIP and ESA, I can’t afford to buy a car. It’s a catch 22, damned if you do, damned if you don’t.
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Good luck what ever you decide.
You can now apply for the blue badge and someone else drives you if it's the moving around?
It's a bizarre system because I got enhanced, they sent all the paperwork re insurance and contacting my local dealer etc. I cannot drive for medical reasons. So that's cruel Imo-I know it's a standard print off. But still crap! Never had that independence people talk of.
I know how you feel. I have had three Motability cars taken back (three assessments/re-assessments) in the past five years! I've given up with PIP - too stressful and have to use public transport now.
Hi @whistles, I’ve been reassessed at 10 points for standing and moving more than 20m but less than 50m previously I had 12, nothing’s changed, on assessment in Feb they awarded me 4. I was on 4 for needing prompting to undertake a journey, nothing’s changed, but they’ve decided to award 0 this time around. My independence is limited and I struggle so I really feel for you, I can’t believe they sent you all that paperwork, I agree, it’s cruel and unnecessary. Sending you hugs x
Hi @Matilda, I’m weighing up the pros and cons of appealing, it’s catch 22, damned if you do, damned if you don’t! So happy for you though x
Hi @Yadnad, sorry to read your post too, I wish I could do public transport but my social anxiety is just too debilitating. The system seems loaded against those who need it most.
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