Hi, my name is tracy63!

tracy63
tracy63 Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
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Hello to all, I hope you can help me with some advice. I have copd and other health problems, in 2016 I was awarded standard rate mobility but since then my condition has become much worse to where now I no longer leave my house unless to attend medical appointments, my daughter drives me to most of them,but when she can’t I have to make my own way there which causes me anxiety before I even leave the house. Yesterday I had a doctors appointment (this journey used to take me 10 minuets walking ) it took me 55 minuets I left the house an hour before my appointment. I was in a bad way when I got home telling myself I was never going to leave my home again. My review for pip is in November 2019 could I try and apply for the enhanced rate before then, but a bit scared they might take away my standard rate, spoke to someone on another forum and he said this could happen. Many Thanks Tracy
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  • tracy63
    tracy63 Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    P.s and I had to pay £20 for the advice 
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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community Member Posts: 7,859 Championing
    Hi @tracy63 welcome to the community!

    Sorry to hear this. The man you spoke to is correct, there is a possibility that you may lose your award if you notify them now. It is a difficult decision to make considering your review is over a year away. There are very knowledgeable members in the community who will be more than happy to advise you and will be in contact with you soon :)

    Do let us know if you need any further assistance! :)
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  • tracy63
    tracy63 Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Hi Amy2301 thank you for your reply, I look forward to any advice I can get. Many Thanks to you. Tracy
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  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 4,039 Cerebral Palsy Network
    Welcome to Scope's community! It's great to have you here.  Just to get you started we have a How To Guide here, you can see all the latest posts here, and we have PIP and DLA discussions here. Jump in and get involved and don't worry we are a friendly bunch!  
    If you need anything, just let us know.
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