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Personal Independence Payments
(P.I.P)

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A Personal Independence Payment or PIP is a monthly payment by the Government to help with the cost of your disability. This is designed to be used for wheelchairs, scooters and aids, travelling to appointments, e.t.c, to make your life easier. The amount you will get paid depends on the severity of your disability and is made up of two classifications, Daily Living & Mobility.

Daily Living Assessment

The daily Living Assessment covers your ability to look after yourself on a typical day. You will be asked a series of questions to assess your ability to carry out daily tasks, such as:

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  • Preparing food

  • Eating and drinking

  • Managing your treatments

  • Washing and bathing

  • Managing toilet needs or incontinence

  • Dressing and undressing

  • Communicating verbally 

  • Reading and understanding written information

  • Mixing with others

  • Making decisions about money

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The more limited you are in these areas, the more relevant the PIP payment is to you.

Mobility Assessment

The PIP Mobility Assessment covers your ability to:

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  • Move Around

  • Plan Journeys

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This refers to the cognitive ability to plan out your trip and the physical act of making the journey.

 

It is crucial in both the Mobility Assessment and Daily Living Assessment to think about how you would take a trip to the supermarket, move around the house, or carry out daily chores (if you are able). Ideally, go through this thought process before the assessment to answer the questions accurately.  

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You can use your mobility payment towards a customised car for your needs. Please speak to our team for more details. 

Daily Living Assessment PIP
Mobility Assessment PIP

Help With Your PIP Claim, Tribunal or Application

The Personal Independence Payment (PIP) application process can be a bit of a minefield, particularly when most people have some cognitive impairment trying to apply. 

 

The Disability Support project charity is here to assist you throughout the process, guiding you through with one of our experts. We represent many people with their PIP applications, claim disputes and even tribunals. If your claim is rejected, we will dispute it on your behalf and represent you at the tribunal should we feel you have adequate grounds to appeal.

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If you would like DSP to support you in your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) application, claim or tribunal, give our team a call today. We know how stressful this process can be and how it can trigger stress and anxiety disorders you might be facing. Our team will look to minimise the impact of the application, claim or tribunal process on your health and wellbeing.  ​

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Although we are based in Redditch, Worcestershire, we cover a much larger area. We aim to cover the whole of England and Wales, so please get in touch to see whether we can represent you in your area. 

Need help with your application? - see our Suggested Donations List for this service.

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