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Looking for help with applying for Enhanced PIP

Dappaman786Dappaman786 Member Posts: 4 Listener
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Hi.

A few years back I was in receipt of the Enhanced Carers and standard mobility.  After a heart attack I informed PIP, who subsequently after an assessment denied my full claim.
I waited 2 years for a tribunal.  Meantime they re-instated my standard carers portion.
At the tribunal I couldn't remeber the time period they were asking me about properly so they upheld ATOSs decision.

That was a year ago.
My conditions have deteriorated even more, but I'm scared of applying again in case they take it away.
Can anyone please help and advise me how and what to do now, especially in the current conditions.

Thank you in advance.

Amin
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  • janer1967janer1967 Member Posts: 9,128 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi and welcome 

    I presume you still get standard rate of daily living ? And are thinking you should now get enhanced ? 

    You can report a change in circumstances which will prompt a new assessment but you do risk your current award 

    Another option is to wait for your review dependant on when that is due 

    Remember pip isnt awarded on diagnosis but on how your daily living and mobility are affected 

    If you have any further questions just ask 
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  • Dappaman786Dappaman786 Member Posts: 4 Listener
    Hi Janer 1967.
    thank you for your reply.

    I'm scared of reporting a change due to my previous experience.

    I'm not sure when my next review is due to COVID.


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  • janer1967janer1967 Member Posts: 9,128 Disability Gamechanger
    I understand your concern 

    I know covid affects reviews but when is your award due to end ? 

    I would get some expert advice before doing anything either from welfare rights or cab 

    Also look at your last report and where you got points and where you think your chsnged condition would get you more 

    At the end of the day it can only be your decision 
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  • woodbinewoodbine Member Posts: 3,730 Disability Gamechanger
    @Dappaman786 hi and welcome, your next review will begin 6 months before your current award ends, it might be extended but even if it is be prepared that it might still happen 6 months before the original date.

    As for reporting a change of circumstances there is always a chance you will lose what you have, so you would need to get help, try your local welfare rights.

    As @janer1967 rightly points out PIP isn't awarded for an illness or condition but for the care needs that arise.
    my advice is given freely and is correct to the best of my knowledge.
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  • Dappaman786Dappaman786 Member Posts: 4 Listener
    I'll try and find out.

    Thank you
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  • Tori_ScopeTori_Scope Posts: 4,010

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    Hi @Dappaman786 :) It looks like you've had some good advice from our members already, which is great! Here are a couple of the links mentioned above:
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