I get AA. Can I get mobility allowance?

pecb
pecb Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited February 2022 in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
Hi I have Spinal Stenosis had bowel cancer op 1 yr ago, so have toilet problems i.e. stoma , also have had 2 strokes over the last 6 yrs or so , I get a small attendance allowance tried to get it increased due to my stoma causing mess increased washing in the house etc that was declinedby the dwp, can i get mobility allowance and how?do I apply

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    edited February 2022
    Hi,
    If you're claiming Attendance Allowance there's no mobility part to this. Mobility applies to PIP and those that are state pension age and above are unable to claim PIP.
    You will only be entitled to the higher rate AA if you need help/supervision during both day and night. If this doesn't apply then the lower rate you're currently claiming is correct. Lower rate is for those that need help/supervision during either the day or night.
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    Hello and welcome @pecb thanks for joining the community.

    We have a few other members with spinal stenosis here, so if you ever need to chat I'm sure you'd be more than welcome to share your experiences. 

    Has poppy helped to clarify things for you, or is there anything you're still unsure of? Please don't hesitate to ask, and we'll do our best to help :)

    Alex

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