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