Really struggling without a car

stacy230517

Hi everyone am new to this,, before I start how is everyone? I suffer with fibromyalgia I got diagnosed about 4 years ago,, am on pip but the lower rate,, my condition is getting worse every single day,, I really need a car to get around would I qualify for the higher rate? But to be honest am scared to apply for it in case I get threw of it,, I can barely walk the top of my street which is about 200m,, it's a struggle for me every single day,, it's getting me down so much I miss doing things I used to do,, I can't go out cause it's a struggle for me,, and if I do I get taxis everywhere,, can someone pls help me? I really need a car sorry for going on people xxx

Ami2301

Hi @stacy230517
Welcome to the community! Do not apologise we are all here to help each other! Have you been receiving PIP since your diagnosis?

stacy230517

Hi thank you ami2301,, not straight away maybe about 12/18m later? Xx

steve51

Hi @stacy230517

Good Morning & Welcome it’s great to meet you.

We have got some good info here on our site & I will put a link below:

https://search.scope.org.uk/s/redirect?collection=scope-meta&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Fdisabled-people%2Fbenefits%2Fpip&index_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Fdisabled-people%2Fbenefits%2Fpip&auth=OdCmUepX8Eu01lD6Q10Fhg&profile=_default&rank=1&query=Pip

There’s also a “Benefit Calculator” which will give you an idea of what “Benefit’s” are available for you 

Here’s a link for you as well:

https://search.scope.org.uk/s/redirect?collection=scope-meta&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.scope.org.uk%2Fdiscussion%2F28120%2Ffree-easy-and-quick-online-benefits-and-grants-calculator&index_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.scope.org.uk%2Fdiscussion%2F28120%2Ffree-easy-and-quick-online-benefits-and-grants-calculator&auth=tmSA%2FVEp6Vt3wxj7SX6M1Q&profile=_default&rank=2&query=Benefit+Calculator

Please please let me know if I can help/support you with any of this????

Ami2301

I think it's best that PIP should be aware of your symptoms worsening, also you can ask for an assessment visit at home

stacy230517

Thank you all for your Help,, I might give them a ring tomorrow and hopefully they can come out to me xx

Ami2301

Please let us know how you get on and don't hesitate to ask for more advice or help

stacy230517

Thank you ami2301 I will do thanks for all your help again xx

Yadnad

stacy230517 said:

I suffer with fibromyalgia I got diagnosed about 4 years ago,, am on pip but the lower rate,, my condition is getting worse every single day,, I really need a car to get around ........I can barely walk the top of my street which is about 200m.

For a start I would never advise anyone to obtain a Motability car. It is so easy now, unlike DLA, to lose your award which would mean that the car is repossessed.
I have had three Motability cars in the past 5 years and all three were taken back as I lost the mobility element. Doesn't bother me now as I have given up driving - much easier with taxis & the bus.
I would suggest that you look to buy your own car like many previous Motability customers are now doing.
With your own car you can never have it taken away.

As for the Enhanced rate for Mobility you have to demonstrate and prove that you cannot walk beyond 20 metres

Matilda

@stacy230517

Enhanced rate mobility PIP = able to walk up to 20m aided

Standard rate = 10 points able to walk 20-50m aided, and able to walk 20-50m unaided 8 points.