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kes2611
kes2611 Online Community Member Posts: 124 Contributor
in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
I have a question on PIP. I have not had a bath for over a year cause i cannot get into my bath cause of my back problem n bad ankle,does that count as needing help to bath cause that is one of questions. 

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  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 4,719 Championing
    Yes, I'd say so.  You'll need to give a bit more info on the form though. 

    For example, can you shower in a cubicle/wet-room instead?  Do you need an aid such as a hand rail or seat etc to shower?  Do you need assistance to wash any areas that can't you're unable to reach due to your back problem?

    Hope that helps.
  • kes2611
    kes2611 Online Community Member Posts: 124 Contributor
    I have a slipped disc n cant lift my leg to get into the bath n i wld not b able to get down into bath or push myself up.if i had a shower i wld have to sit on a stool cause of my back issue.
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi there 

    Yes it needs to be included and how you do wad yourself or get help to wash 

    Have you thought of getting a bath lift I have one they are a life saver 

    You can get a care needs assessment by referring yourself on Gov website and it will assess and recommend and supply any aids you need including aids to bathe 
  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 4,719 Championing
    kes2611 said:
    I have a slipped disc n cant lift my leg to get into the bath n i wld not b able to get down into bath or push myself up.if i had a shower i wld have to sit on a stool cause of my back issue.
    Yes, that's exactly the sort of thing you'll need to explain on the form. 

    In my opinion you should score at least 2 points there for needing an aid. Possibly up to 4 points if you need any assistance as well.
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Online Community Member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    I'm sure I got points for having to use a bath lift to get in and out of bath as I got points for bathing and I can wash myself 
  • kes2611
    kes2611 Online Community Member Posts: 124 Contributor
    will the decision maker look at my ESA to help make decision n will they read the letter i also sent in with my PIP form. Am on ESA for life. 

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