Would getting a kick scooter harm my eligibility for PIP, mobility standard component?

oldngrumpy

Years ago before Gout and Arthritis started to set in I had a Kick Scooter. Now in this time I used one I never had any aches or pains.

I was reading on a Kick Scooter forum someone who was oldish was dependent on a walker. One of them manual pieces of equipment you walk either and when need be have a sit for a rest.

And asked this forum if a Kick Scooter would help?

To cut a long story short this person was recommended a Kick Scooter and after a years use he did not need the mobility walker.

He was mobile again.

I'm thinking of getting one again. To help with my Gout Arthritis. But...

I get the lower rate of PIP Mobility, which is a God send.  

I have some, putting it politely trouble stirring neighbours. I guarantee that if I did have another one then they would be stirring it. Reporting me.

What are people's views on this?

Technically I would not be walking long distances because of the Scooter. It would be less stress on my legs. I'd be exercising my legs.

Do you think if I had one then it would harm my eligibility for PIP, mobility lower component. 

One final point.

I'd rather have relatively painless legs than struggle around and receive benefit.

I hope folks can see my point of view.

Thank you 

Alex_Alumni

Hello @oldngrumpy we're sorry nobody has responded to your post, please accept our apologies! 

Did you decide to get a kick scooter after all, and how have you been getting on?

poppy123456

Google always helps. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kick-Scooters/b?ie=UTF8&node=3581934031