Hi, my name is derrick!

derrick
derrick Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited September 2020 in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
im am davud writing  this for my brother derrick as he has just had a stroke and has very bad mamory and speach he woundering if hes elligable for help from a pip payment 

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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi there 

    PIp is about ability to compkete daily tasks against the descriptors like preparing food, washing and bathing,  mobility, communicating and so on 

    It isnt about a diagnosis 

    To be eligible you need to have had the condition for 3 months and expect it to last at least 9 months 

    People who have had strokes do claim but not everyone is affected the same 

    There is lots info in our PIP section also read through the descriptors and see if you think your brother would qualify 

    Good luck and ask away if you need further advice 
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 16,839 Championing
    Hi @derrick - it's great you've joined to try & help your brother. I'm sorry to read he's just had a stroke & how it's affected him. Does he live with you? :)
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,464 Championing
    Welcome to the community @derrick / David! I've moved your post into our PIP category :) Different Strokes have written some information about PIP which you might find useful. 
  • steve51
    steve51 Online Community Member Posts: 7,121 Championing
    Hi @derrick

    Good Afternoon & Welcome.

    I am one of the Community Champion’s here at Scope.

    I have also had a Stroke in 1998 at the age of 32.

    We have got some good info on pip.

    https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/personal-independence-payment-pip/

    Please please let me know if you need any further info???

    @steve51
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    edited September 2020
    HI and welcome,

    I note that you said he's "just" had a stroke, i'm sorry to hear that. For PIP, you must have had the conditions for at least 3 months and expect them to last at least a further 9 months. https://www.gov.uk/pip/eligibility

    He must also be under state pension age to claim PIP. If he's over state pension age then it's attendance allowance.

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