Pip eligibility with a care package from social services

sim123
sim123 Online Community Member Posts: 29 Connected
edited November 2022 in Everyday life
Hello I was wondering if anyone can help me please. I am moving into my own flat (low level support) which is funded by housing benefit. I need to have a care package to qualify to be there which us funded by the council. (My social worker does paperwork) I am entitled to section 117 aftercare. Can I still claim pip for the daily living component or would I not be eligible? Thanking everyone fir any information in advance  🙏 

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  • forgoodnesssake
    forgoodnesssake Online Community Member Posts: 512 Empowering
    To my knowledge PIP is not affected by LA or NHS care package and is not means tested.  It is decided based on  your needs irrespective of whether they are currently being met or not.
  • sim123
    sim123 Online Community Member Posts: 29 Connected
    Thank you. Any more information would be helpful x 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    edited November 2022
    It won't affect any possible PIP entitlement. Although PIP isn't means tested they will include this in the financial assessment for any contribution you need to make towards any cost of care you receive.
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    You are welcome @Sim123. It is the very least you deserve.

    Is there any extra information you are looking for, in particular, at the moment? Hopefully, we can provide you with the additional information you are looking for  :)

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