Pip change circumstances/deterioration

xxgaynorxx,

Based on what you've said, you probably should be getting the enhanced rate of the mobility component. Unfortunately, yes it's possible that reporting a change of circumstances will result in another assessment. And, because the quality of the assessments and the reports is so poor (your example of false information in your report is sadly very common), we can't guarantee what the outcome would be.

Nevertheless, you are due the extra money, technically once you would score 12 points in the mobility activities & would have done for the last 3 months and the next 9 months looking ahead.

You can check the descriptors and the points here.

The best advice is to document everything as you go along. If you have recent evidence about your other problems (relating to daily living), then there is no harm mentioning this too in your request for an increased award. Make it clear that if anything, it has become harder to do those activities too, because your physical health problems have become worse. Keep copies of everything you send to the DWP, and notes of all phone calls.

If you do have another assessment and you are unhappy about anything which happens (either at the assessment or in the report), you can complain, as well as asking for a mandatory reconsideration (and if necessary appeal) if you are not happy with the actual decision. 

The whole thing is daunting but you will find a lot of support on here, and please don't be put off because the enhanced mobility component is an important part of PIP which can help you get other things (for example, a Motability vehicle if that would be helpful).

Will