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Quinlan1
Quinlan1 Community member Posts: 33 Connected
in PIP, DLA, and AA
today was told i needed a powerchair but i going thew a tribrual whenand how do i tell dwp. As it just so far spoken not got letter from them
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  • atlas46
    atlas46 Community member Posts: 826 Pioneering
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    Hi @Quinlan1

    The tribunal will only consider issues as relevant at the time of your PIP claim.

    Who has informed you that you need a power chair?

    It may be relevant if you have been on a waiting list, to be assessed for the chair, at the time of your claim.
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  • Quinlan1
    Quinlan1 Community member Posts: 33 Connected
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    Yes I been waiting over 5 months had nhs wheelchair services in Norfolk  having it due to falls

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  • atlas46
    atlas46 Community member Posts: 826 Pioneering
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    Sounds familiar your waiting time for NHS wheel chair services.

    By pure fluke, my sister in law is an OT in the NHS and she is very frustrated by the time delays.

    Try and get hold of any assessment report, as why they now want to provide a chair.

    You can send this new evidence to the tribunal, 10 days before the hearing.

    Set out the 5 months wait you have had.

    If not already done so, detail about the falls you have had and any subsequent injury.
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  • Quinlan1
    Quinlan1 Community member Posts: 33 Connected
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    Thanks  it’s about right for one  going to ask for one plus Ot has all ready written saying I fall a lot  they great with little reward
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