My condition has worsened since I was awarded. Can I try for enhanced rate, or do I have to wait?

gaynorwishes
gaynorwishes Community Member Posts: 5 Connected
edited November 2021 in PIP, DLA, ADP & AA
Hi I would like help with this question pls. I have been awarded standard rate PIP early on in the year. But if my condition has worsened. Since my award..I have had a wet room fitted by social services. Would I be able to try for the enhanced PIP or can you not do it until the award ends in 2023? Thank you for reading 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    Hi,
    Having a wet room means nothing at all for PIP because even people that don't have a health condition have wet rooms.
    A worsening of condition should never be reported until expert advice has been given from an advice agency near you. Just because your condition is worse this doesn't mean you can score more points for a higher award and you risk losing what you already have by reporting changes.
    Start here, put your postcode in and choose the topic "welfare benefits" https://advicelocal.uk/

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