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kes2611
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I have a question on PIP. I have not had a bath for over a year cause i cannot get into my bath cause of my back problem n bad ankle,does that count as needing help to bath cause that is one of questions.
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Yes, I'd say so. You'll need to give a bit more info on the form though.
For example, can you shower in a cubicle/wet-room instead? Do you need an aid such as a hand rail or seat etc to shower? Do you need assistance to wash any areas that can't you're unable to reach due to your back problem?
Hope that helps. -
I have a slipped disc n cant lift my leg to get into the bath n i wld not b able to get down into bath or push myself up.if i had a shower i wld have to sit on a stool cause of my back issue.
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Hi there
Yes it needs to be included and how you do wad yourself or get help to wash
Have you thought of getting a bath lift I have one they are a life saver
You can get a care needs assessment by referring yourself on Gov website and it will assess and recommend and supply any aids you need including aids to bathe -
Yes, that's exactly the sort of thing you'll need to explain on the form.kes2611 said:I have a slipped disc n cant lift my leg to get into the bath n i wld not b able to get down into bath or push myself up.if i had a shower i wld have to sit on a stool cause of my back issue.
In my opinion you should score at least 2 points there for needing an aid. Possibly up to 4 points if you need any assistance as well. -
There are points here but not as presented so far. You could presumably bathe if you could get in, so, unless you say to the contrary, you would score 3 points for needing assistance to get in/out. There are no points for aids here unless you use the aid to do the washing. Different situation altogether if you can’t actually wash yourself.
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I'm sure I got points for having to use a bath lift to get in and out of bath as I got points for bathing and I can wash myself
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will the decision maker look at my ESA to help make decision n will they read the letter i also sent in with my PIP form. Am on ESA for life.
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Sorry, dozy moment after a long day. Bathing is defined as getting in or out so yes.janer1967 said:I'm sure I got points for having to use a bath lift to get in and out of bath as I got points for bathing and I can wash myself -
ESA and PIP are two completely different benefits, an ESA award can be reviewed at any time.kes2611 said:will the decision maker look at my ESA to help make decision n will they read the letter i also sent in with my PIP form. Am on ESA for life.Be extra nice to new members.
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