PIP change of circumstance

james19o6

Good Afternoon everyone
I am receiving standard rate of mobility and daily living of pip however my condition has gone worser and i struggle walking etc. And my doctor has written me medical reports to proof it. So can i ask you guys now how will it work if I tell them my condition has got worser?

janer1967

Hi there 

If you report a change it will trigger a new assessment 
You should only report if the changes significantly affect your daily living and mobility and you would get a higher award

I would recommend getting advice from welfare rights first 

james19o6

I have been diagnosed with arthritis on my left foot and i have further problems etc.

janer1967

Hi again 

Pip isn't about a diagnosis but about how that condition affects your daily living against the descriptors 

I am only giving you my opinion it is your decision if you think it warrants a reassessment but with any review you put your current award at risk

I would also consider how long your current award has left if it is near renewal it may not be worth reporting 

Cressida

@james19o6 definitely get some proper advice first. 

mikehughescq

Do not deviate anything until you have had advice. The info on PIP points scoring is everywhere so you should be able to look up the points you currently get and then look at whether any more might be available. Getting worse does not automatically equal more points.

woodbine

see here;

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/Global/Migrated_Documents/adviceguide/pip-9-table-of-activities-descriptors-and-points.pdf