need help with pip award

missymoo58

hi my husband has got lowest rate for mobility on pip since last april . his condition has changed dramatically can you please advise me if need to make fresh claim been on phone to pip past 1 and half hours still no answer 

poppy123456

Your husband can't start a new claim because he's already claiming PIP. He can report a change of circumstances for a worsening of condition but if he does this he will be sent more forms to fill in and return with all his evidence.

He will then most likely need another assessment, which could be face to face, video or phone call. A worsening of condition doesn't automatically mean you're entitled to more points for a higher award.

Also if he's over state pension age he won't be entitled to Enhanced mobility.

missymoo58

tried ringing to tell them his condition has worsened to be on hold constantly 

missymoo58

hes 64 had 3 heart attacks got severe c.o.p.d angina,asthma, 3 stents fitted . got to see neurologist cause constantly shaking . and all he gets is 23.70p a week for mobility 

calcotti

missymoo58 said:

tried ringing to tell them his condition has worsened to be on hold constantly 

Try ringing soon after lines open in the morning, this is sometimes better.

missymoo58

is there not a leeds number i can phone please 

poppy123456

missymoo58 said:

is there not a leeds number i can phone please 

No, there's just a national number for you to ring.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Telephone: 0800 121 4433
Textphone: 0800 121 4493
Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 121 4433
British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer - find out how to use the service on mobile or tablet
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Find out about call charges

Cartini

missymoo58 said:

hes 64 had 3 heart attacks got severe c.o.p.d angina,asthma, 3 stents fitted . got to see neurologist cause constantly shaking . and all he gets is 23.70p a week for mobility 

I`m intrigued as to how he only gets 23.70p a week for mobility when the standard rate for mobility is £24.45 a week🥴

poppy123456

Cartini said:

missymoo58 said:

hes 64 had 3 heart attacks got severe c.o.p.d angina,asthma, 3 stents fitted . got to see neurologist cause constantly shaking . and all he gets is 23.70p a week for mobility 

I`m intrigued as to how he only gets 23.70p a week for mobility when the standard rate for mobility is £24.45 a week🥴

The rates for 2021/22 were £23.70/week for standard mobility so maybe they are looking at an older award letter.

Cartini

poppy123456 said:

Cartini said:

missymoo58 said:

hes 64 had 3 heart attacks got severe c.o.p.d angina,asthma, 3 stents fitted . got to see neurologist cause constantly shaking . and all he gets is 23.70p a week for mobility 

I`m intrigued as to how he only gets 23.70p a week for mobility when the standard rate for mobility is £24.45 a week🥴

The rates for 2021/22 were £23.70/week for standard mobility so maybe they are looking at an older award letter.

Thank you poppy - I didn`t consider that.

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L_Volunteer

Hi @missymoo58. Thanks for reaching out to us. I appreciate how much courage it can take to reach out.

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