Travelling abroad

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plasfron
plasfron Online Community Member Posts: 17 Connected
in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
I am aware that when in receipt of PIP one can only travel abroad for a maximum of 13 weeks.
I'm assuming that this is in any one year and could be repeated in subsequent years. Am I correct?

If I am correct, would it then be allowable to spend the last 13 weeks of 2020 abroad and continue with the first 13 weeks of 2021 before returning to the UK?

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  • plasfron
    plasfron Online Community Member Posts: 17 Connected
    On reflection, this idea, even if allowed, would prevent another overseas visit until 2022. However, would still like confirmation on this and whether the 13 week period is an annual allowance.
    Thank you.
  • katho31
    katho31 Posts: 692 Empowering
    im not too sure, someone will post with advice soon  :)
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi I am not too sure about this but I would think it wold count as one continuous period as you would not actually be returning home so would class as a 26 week break. 

    In order for them to be classed as seperate periods you would have to return home. I don't know if it a yearly allowance 
  • plasfron
    plasfron Online Community Member Posts: 17 Connected
    Thank you all for your advice.
    Can you confirm that the 13 weeks is an annual allowance?
  • katho31
    katho31 Posts: 692 Empowering
    yes, thats what we read online earlier? can someone confirm please?  :)
  • Topkitten
    Topkitten Online Community Member Posts: 1,273 Trailblazing
    I'm sorry but I cannot believe that anyone who has been isolating would even consider going abroad. Going through what is likely to be busy terminals, confined in a cramped space with recycled air and almost certain contact just trying to get to the toilet and then meeting many strangers. This increases the potential for catching a virus that has terrified the country into almost complete inaction. However, considering the numbers going to bars etc. and not even thinking of social distancing when sober I cannot say I am surprised that ignorance rules the world.

    There still isn't, as I predicted, a cure for Covid and, despite rumours to the contrary, nor is there ever likely to be. Covid is similar to SARS and despite that occurring in the 1970's there never has been a cure.

    TK

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