Pip and universal credit?

Boyden1964

Claiming universal credit can I claim pip?

poppy123456

They're completely different benefits. PIP isn't part of UC.

wilko

Yes you can PIP while claiming other benefits they are not related or connected in any way.

Boyden1964

Thanks for your answer. I will get the ball rolling by ringing for application form tomorrow got nothing to loose.

debbiedo49

Good luck

Boyden1964

debbiedo49 said:

Good luck

Thank you.

Boyden1964

Just thought I would update you on my pip claim I got awarded enhanced on both in December 2020 ongoing for 10 years. 

Tori_Scope

Thanks for letting everyone know @Boyden1964, and congratulations on your PIP award  

chiarieds

That's really good news @Boyden1964 - adding my congratulations.

janer1967

Great news thanks for sharing 

Justcheckingin15

@Boyden1964..Great news!Can I ask what your disabilities were that you received it on?

Boyden1964

I have COPD osteoarthritis I was lucky that I had good clinic letters saying what difficulties I have and how it effects me day to day. On the assessor's report it said given the medical evidence it's not going to get better but worse. I was surprised I got awarded enhanced on both as I only sent in 3 letters with my form my advice only send evidence that is relevant to your claim.

chiarieds

Hi @Justcheckingin15 - it's worth mentioning that a specific disability doesn't necessarily mean a person might get PIP, rather the impact of a person's disability with the activities/descriptors that are looked at with PIP. Several people with the same disorder will be affected differently, so some might qualify for PIP; others not.

@Boyden1964 makes a good point.....often less is more, & only include medical evidence that's relevant to a PIP claim. !0 letters all just giving a diagnosis aren't needed unless any can give insight into how a person's functional ability is affected

Justcheckingin15

@chiarieds..thank you for your reply..