Recent assessment for Enhanced PIP.

Trish123456taylor
Trish123456taylor Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
I have just been informed that on the back of an application for Enhanced PIP I have been told that although the assessors accepts that my mobility needs have worsened, because I reached pensionable age in July 22. by law I cannot be consider for enhanced mobility. WHY? Does it mean. That now I no longer have to work, I no longer need to be mobile. I can become a prisoner in my own home and it doesn't matter. I think this is ageist. How can this be right?

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  • bg844
    bg844 Online Community Member Posts: 3,923 Championing
    Unfortunately that is the case and it does affect many people although it is the law. When did you do the change of circumstances? If it was after you became pension age the DWP are correct.
  • Trish123456taylor
    Trish123456taylor Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
    It's the same issues, they have worsened, they had worsened before July when I became pension age. My mother was dying so I was preocupied with thatso I didn't claim until  October 22. My issue is, that, it's almost if you are written off because you are a pensioner.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    I'm afraid DWP are correct because you reported the changes after you reached state pension age, you can't be awarded Enhanced mobility. The same rules applied for DLA.
  • Trish123456taylor
    Trish123456taylor Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
    So it seems, it doesn't mean its right or fair though.
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    Hello @Trish123456taylor and welcome, thanks for your query. I hope our members were able to help reassure you, even if, as you say, the answer doesn't feel very fair. 

    I'm also sorry to what you've been going through before you made your claim- that can't have been easy. If you're ever struggling you can always reach out to Cruse for support.

    How are you finding managing your mobility needs at the moment?
  • Trish123456taylor
    Trish123456taylor Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
    I don't, I'm confined to my home until someone has time to help me or take me out, I cannot afford my own car and I can't walk as far as the shop or bus stop. My son calls in everyday to help me with what I need.
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    I'm glad you've got support from your son @Trish123456taylor, it must be nice to see him everyday :) 

    Have you considered talking to your GP about a needs assessment? It may help with providing additional support, so you can get out and about more for example.
  • Lisaoc1976
    Lisaoc1976 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    My son is currently in hospital long term not claiming anything at the moment can he apply for anything ? 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Lisaoc1976 said:
    My son is currently in hospital long term not claiming anything at the moment can he apply for anything ? 
    If he’s over the age of 18 then he won’t be  able to claim PIP whilst he’s in hospital.
    You can look at claiming Universal Credit for him and he will need a fit note if he claims. https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit

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