Can you claim pip for sever asthma but works

marshall
marshall Community member Posts: 9 Listener
edited October 2019 in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hi all, bit of a pickle here, im on u.c high rate and pip both lowest,i have a carer who also has another job but fits me in which is great. Recently his asthma has really played up, in and out of hospital, injections 1 a month,loads of other meds,his under the brompton, he has been off work from his full time job for about 4 wks now and has been given another month because as soon as he starts to lower his dose of steroids his peak flow is very low and ends up in hospital. Do you think he would be entitled to pip considering how much time his off from work? Any info would be great. Thanks

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,829 Championing
    Hi,

    PIP isn't awarded because you're unable to work, it's also not awarded based on a diagnosis. It's how those conditions affect your ability to carry out daily activities based on the PIP descriptors. For PIP you also need to have had the condition for at least 3 months and expect it to last at least a further 9 months.

    If he's unable to work because of his health then he needs to look at claiming SSP from his employer and this is paid for 28 weeks with a fit note from his GP.

  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Scope Posts: 10,511 Championing
    Hi @marshall, if there is anything else we can do then please let us know. :)
  • marshall
    marshall Community member Posts: 9 Listener
    Hiya, he has had asthma all his life, had to give up last jib bevause it was outside and dusty, now his working indoors hia still haveing odd days off here and ther but hia niw been off for 2 months, He cant walk far without getting out of breath,his veey weak, and sending him.for physio to build up his muscles, his on 3 inhalers,tablets and an injection 1 a month and constantly tired. So it does effect his every day life
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,829 Championing
    PIP isn't about not being able to work, people claim PIP and work. Have a read of this link, it may give you more understanding of the PIP descriptors and the criteria. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-assessment-guide-for-assessment-providers/pip-assessment-guide-part-2-the-assessment-criteria

  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Scope Posts: 10,511 Championing
    Thank you for this @marshall, I hope the information @poppy123456 has provided here will help. :)

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