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LeoLucky3Red · January 20

Hi everyone, just joined,any info or knowledge of my situation please ,my wife aged 75 died 1 week before christmas she was getting pip higher rate,I have been getting AA for 3 years age 70 , I have been disabled for 10 years but did not claim pip as my wife did ,but cannot now claim pip as I am over pension age , was not a problem before because I used my wifes mobility car for getting us both around, pip helpline said I might be able to claim pip retrospectively as my disabilities go back pre retirement,but DWP say no is this fact or can a claim be made in special circumstances , I am prepaired to cancel my AA if possible .

Kimi87 · January 20

No new claims can be made for PIP over retirement age.

Lauren29 · January 20

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1096164#Comment_1096164

This is the correct advice unfortunately you cannot make a PIP claim if you are over State Pension Age.

Rachel_Scope · January 20

Here's some information from Citizens Advice

Most people can’t make a new claim for PIP after they reach State Pension age. You might be able to make a new claim if:

you’re getting Disability Living Allowance (DLA) - or it stopped in the last year

If this doesn't apply then I'm afraid you won't be able to apply for PIP.

Are you concerned about not having a car? Do you have anyone that could help you or are you able to use public transport?

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