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Disability benefits
claire91
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Hi i am a bit confused at the moment as i have congenital cerebral palsy from birth my mum clamed dla for me up until i was sixteen then they took me of it she tried to appeal against it but was turned down then i tried to apply for it again and the same happened again. I have also aplied for pip but got turned dow what can i do as i am at a loss and could i get pip please i really need the help
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https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/Documents/Advice (public)/PIP –%20table%20of%20activities,%20descriptors%20and%20points.pdf
This is a table of activities and descriptions. Have a good look and decide which ones are applicable to you. It will help you in determining what rates you should be receiving. It is a starting point.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/725533/pip-assessment-guide-part-2-assessment-criteria.pdf
A more comprehensive guide to PIP. Read it carefully and then use it to help you to answer the questions properly. There are also some self assessment tools online. Alternatively you can speak to one of Scope’s benefits advisor for additional information and advice regarding your claim. Once you have decided which rates are worth applying for then you need to read all of the questions on the form properly and make sure that you are answering them carefully.