Dwp release results of pip claims study

I think the reason you can’t get equity release is not because you have an ex-council house but because, like many, it is of non-standard construction. You were I believe a cash buyer and a survey would have revealed that it is not mortgageable. I suspect you are now paying the price for not having a proper survey. May I suggest a commode as an alternative to the garden?

Germanshepherdsmum

If it’s a job you could do, you should apply for it.

Please tell me that you don’t use your garden as a lavatory.

Problem is that I'm only functional for a limited time in the afternoon, BUT I can't be relied upon to be able enough every afternoon is the issue. I have so much wrong with me that any one of my 25 medical conditions could be affecting me on any given day. Sometimes I'm ok, but many times I really am not. I would absolutely love to be back doing something around what I trained for and loved, but I cannot be relied upon, which is why I've not volunteered. I do help people online with disability benefit claims, I'm a bit of a disabled activist, and do help a lot on forums of people who have the same conditions as I have which are many and varied!

Germanshepherdsmum

I think the reason you can’t get equity release is not because you have an ex-council house but because, like many, it is of non-standard construction. You were I believe a cash buyer and a survey would have revealed that it is not mortgageable. I suspect you are now paying the price for not having a proper survey. May I suggest a commode as an alternative to the garden?

lots of council houses were of non standard construction - pre fabs - they were sold to the people who lived in them under the right to buy scheme in the past (I am not sure about now)

Thank you for all your answers everyone. I’m lucky, I don’t claim any benefits except state pension, which the government insist is a benefit. No doubt so they can one day means test it.
MadeInYorkshire my mother only claimed what is apparently now called Attendance Allowance after she was retired and became gradually more disabled, although she was never fully disabled until her last year, spent in a care home. She was a sad old lady then, and I wish that she hadn’t had to endure that last year, or at least the last few months. But the allowance allowed her to pay for a cleaner and to get her hair done each week, as she could no longer wash her own hair due to her arthritic shoulder. And a gardener as she was unable to do her own garden when she lived in a house.

I understand miy bought her non-standard construction ex-council house on the open market, for cash. Not mortgeable. Caveat emptor.

My daughter claims PIP because of her disability and has just had it removed for the second time at assessment because the assessor has no idea of how she is badly affected by her mental health problems and her congenital, genetic problems. She will no doubt get it back at Tribunal Stage like last time but it makes life so difficult for her when her car is suddenly whipped away. It really is disgraceful.

Does PIP provide cars then?

Yes., if you qualify. Arranged through Motability, or you can have the money instead.

PIP and DLA is divided into two parts
Daily living component and Mobility component
You have to qualify for the enhanced rate to qualify for mobility and then in turn motability cars, which would mean your mobility or cognitive ability would be extremely poor/severe/profound

And, if you have a car, it is on loan, and is taken out of your benefits.

Of course and it’s nothing to be jealous of 😂

I’m certainly not jealous, what a suggestion. I’m thankful that I have my own car and can drive it myself. I don’t even need a Blue Badge because the health problems I have are to do with my cervical spine, which causes a lot of daily pain in my hand and arm. I need spinal surgery but we all know how long that takes. Anyway I can still drive although I wear a special glove to support my hand, and I wouldn’t contemplate driving a long distance at the moment.

a very useful video to watch if going for pip assessment.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC0Rlt7_sJk

I know how difficult it is to claim PIP, having helped my husband to do so and fighting for disabled clients who had undertaken their claims alone. I know that doctors’ supporting letters were ignored and clients were getting confused by the process and saying the wrong thing in interviews (were the assessors deliberately trying to trick them?). Having professional support with their applications was essential in having their claims judged fairly.

I would not judge anyone on PIP - mental illness for example can’t be seen but they are still disabled. I have a relative who appears healthy superficially, but struggles with her heart condition..