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Home oxygen what extra points could i get for PIPS daily living component

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Hello everyone

I have been prescribed Portable (ambulatory) oxygen and oxygen concentrator for home activity level use 4L per min. have been using this for 3 months now and does have a effect on me in a positive way at times, well would deff struggle without the oxygen, Emphysema & Fibrosis , lung cancer 2.5 years ago removal of half of left lung.

Question is what area of points could i claim on PIPS daily living component on the lower rate at present am on 11 points this was set before my part removal of my lung and oxygen, i am needing 12 points to get the higher rate, so needing to know how this oxygen helps me in getting extra points , and how to answer the questions on the sheet.

appreciate for any answers Trevrob

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Dear Guy,

Perhaps your respiratory nurse specialist could advise you as she will know you and will have had a lot of experience with people with Emphysema and fibrosis who have had successful claims for the higher rate. If you would like to talk to us about about the specifics of what particular questions you want to complete please call the nurse led helpline 0800 358 7200.

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All the team at the Roy Castle Helpline

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