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melfoy2
melfoy2 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
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Hi all. I am looking for advice please. I claim PIP on my daughters behalf. She is in hospital long term. I received a letter yesterday stating they are looking into her claim. They have spoken to a specialist nurse at the hospital and re-evaluated her points for which she scores 13 points for daily living and 12 points for mobility which would tell me that she is eligible for enhanced rate. However, the letter goes on to say that she can’t be awarded PIP at this time. Could this be a mistake in their behalf?
Any advice appreciated
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,981 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi,

    Unfortunately it's not a mistake. If a person is in hospital for more than 28 days and they are over the age of 18 then both parts of PIP can't be paid whilst they are in hospital. See link https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/financial-support/help-with-benefits/personal-independence-payment

    and scroll down to going into hospital and it's states this.

    Going into hospital

    If you are aged 18+ when you go into hospital then both the daily living and mobility components of PIP are not payable after 28 days in hospital (including payments of the mobility component under an existing Motability contract).

    If you are under 18 when you enter hospital, your PIP can continue to be paid for the whole time you are there.


    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • melfoy2
    melfoy2 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
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    Thanks for the reply. I forgot to say she is aged 16
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  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Community member Posts: 5,209 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi

    How long has your daughter been in hospital ?
    After 28 days you are required to notify a change of circumstance. PIP will be suspended until she comes out of hospital
    Be all you can be, make  every day count. Namaste
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  • melfoy2
    melfoy2 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
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    Two years but she is aged 16
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,981 Disability Gamechanger
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    Then you'll need to ring DWP Monday morning and ask why PIP can't be awarded.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • melfoy2
    melfoy2 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
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    Ok thanks for your advice 
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  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 10,938 Scope online community team
    edited June 2019
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    Hello @melfoy2 and welcome to the community, have you managed to get through to them today? :)
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  • melfoy2
    melfoy2 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
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    Hi Adrian. Thanks for your message. I have got through to them and they did indeed make a mistake. Thanks for all
    advice given 
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  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 10,938 Scope online community team
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    That's great @melfoy2, not that they made a mistake but that they'll rectify it! :)
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