Hi, my name is devonbreeze!

devonbreeze
devonbreeze Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited June 7 in Benefits and income

My husband applied for PIP after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and having to take ill health retirement from his HGV driving job with the local council. His doctor has said that he is not medically fit enough to undertake any kind of work before his retirement at 67. He had his one and a half hour telephone assessment 3 weeks ago, but DWP say they have not received the assessment yet as his case has been sent for internal audit. We are nervous wrecks waiting for the decision as my husband is still only 63 and not yet able claim his state pension for another 4 years. He will have a small private pension but as I am also retired we will struggle financially. My husband is deteriorating physically and mentally before my eyes, and we have been told by the consultant that this is a progressive disease and will only progress in one direc. I have read about lots of conditions on this site but have no idea how Parkinson’s is viewed by the DWP when making their decision. Can anyone give me a clue please?

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  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 4,607 Championing

    Hi,

    PIP is based on a persons ability to complete tasks, not the condition itself. As you'll be aware, some people with Parkinsons are more able than others.

    Has he also applied for an out-of-work benefit? Either Universal Credit (if under £16k between you) or New Style ESA if savings are too high for UC.

  • devonbreeze
    devonbreeze Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    he will be applying for ESA once we know the exact figure of his pension in order to give correct info to ESA. Thanks for your reply

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