New claim pip temporal lobe epilepsy

As poppy says the only rule change is to do with the mobility and now they should consider those with uncontrolled epilepsy better, it has resulted in many more getting the enhanced rate.
The 50% rules remains the same where you must require care and support at least 50% of the time, it's also likely you'll need evidence to support this for example a copy of your care plan or letter from your specialist nurse. A face to face assessment alone might not give the result expected, I recommend getting as much evidence as you can, remember though in some cases they do write to your consultant for more info or care manager if you get support from Adult Social Care. The daily living component is based on the support you need and like most of us have done it's best to write in detail. The DWP's won't be interested as to whether you hold or lost a driving license or not or how many times you go to hospital with seizures they are only looking at the support and care level you need, I would suggest enclosing a copy of your prescription as your rescue medications will be on there and the last issue date, they do sometimes write to you GP. If your seizures are frequent and you need more support you can ask for a Care Needs Assessment from your local authority and they sometimes have a welfare officer which can help with benefits. Good Luck