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PIP question about transport

My daughter had her PIP tribunal today. She was asked if she could take a taxi on her own. What was the purpose of this question? If someone can travel in a taxi on their own, does that mean they don't qualify for PIP mobility? She is unable to take public transport, so the borough provides her with a taxi to college. The person who asked the question was very specific about whether or not she was alone in the taxi. I just can't find a reason for this question anywhere.
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I feel that I did really badly for my daughter in this Tribunal. I had notes giving examples for each descriptor but I didn't use them. I have no idea why! I was just so nervous.
Best to wait till you get the letter from the Tribunal, rather than speculating on what was said or implied by the questions.
For what it’s worth every council in this country, has taken away such one to one taxi service, that your daughter is still being provided with.
Please update us, once you have said letter to hand.
Best wishes.
How do you manage to get all of that in place? Even trying to get a Social Services older persons assessment for my wife carried out is almost impossible even with my personal involvement. It's now 4 months and counting since the application was submitted.
The driver can also be known as an escort as long as you know them and feel safe around them
I went from standard mobility no daily living to daily living and enhanced mobility at tribunal
For unable to follow a familerf route with out an person aid etc
So they look at the whole picture you do not necessarily need to be in the car with your daughter I take it as these drivers are familiar with your daughter and via versa
I can not travel anywhere without another person but they counted my taxi driver in so good luck!
Maybe they was just trying to see the bigger picture of a day that your daughter has
I don't think it's anything for you to worry about they ask all kind of questions but that does not mean it will go against her
You should receive your letter any day now mines took 2 days
Great news, thanks for letting us know.
You are right, never give up and stay strong.