PIP and "physical problems with public transport" do not count?

April

Hello,
My daughter has just been told that "physical problems with public transport" do not qualify under the category of "Planning and following a journey" in the Mobility part of PIP. She has a learning disability and balance problems and is terrified of buses and trains. She is provided with a taxi to college by the borough. She was also told that the fact she is provided with a taxi by the borough does not qualify her either. I am so confused by this. Can anyone tell me if this is correct?

nettyb62

Hiya, I had this as well.i can't make it to the bus stop and I'm never out that long.

whistles

There are two elements to mobility. Mental health does apply to planning.
You can supply evidence to back up why you can't do something and what happens if you don't get that help. 
But as an example I am in warden supported accommodation, I was assessed to require it, I receive no care from pip. 

poppy123456

Hi,

That is correct. Planning and following is journey is aimed at those with mental health. Moving around part of mobility PIP is for those with physical conditions. If your daughter doesn't have issues with her mobility then she won't score any points in the moving around part. You would need to concentrate on the following and planning a journey part of mobility. Does she go out anywhere alone, or does she need someone with her when she goes? This link explains the following and planning a journey.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/help-with-your-claim/fill-in-form/13-going-out/

April

Thank you so much. That is so helpful!