I have seronegative inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, CFS and fibromyalgia. Awarded standard rate PIP on mobility and daily living.I recently had an accident and torn the meniscus in one knee. Am on crutches and awaiting physiotherapy assessment.
This has impacted my mobility even more, also the CFS and joint pain. Do I need to notify the DWP of this? No idea how long until full recovery. Thanks
I would suggest get the paperwork in but it will depend if physio helps Recover to where you are before accident. If short term there will be no change I would think but if damage cannot be repaired and things are worse then yes. Just get as much documentation on what is done and why and their feedback for PIP. They go heavily by consultants and practitioners view points.
If you notify them it will be a new full assessment not just mobility. They will send out another form for you to fill in. I would wait and see how you get on first.
Oh blimey I dont relish the thoughts of going through all that again. In some ways I feel its better to leave well alone. However I do need to follow the dwp 'rules'But, I will definitely get input from the physio. As yet I am unsure how this new set back may impact other existing health problems in the longer term Thanks.
Benefits and work You don't have to inform of this change ,only if worse ,
If it's going to be long term maybe inform,
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Thank you for your reply. Whilst I wasnt considering the thought of a higher rate of PIP, i just wasnt sure if they just needed info like this for their own records, when they say they need to be notified of changes, good or bad.But if this injury looks like it may affect me more long term then I will need to reconsider.
Hazelcats, this is a tricky one!
As other people have said - if you inform them of a change, the WHOLE process starts again - with the risk that the new health professional and the new decision maker will be looking at your claim totally afresh & may recommend a totally different award that could be up OR down (including a Nil award).
The current PIP handbook also comments on what they call the "Required period condition"
"In order to be entitled to PIP , claimants have to satisfy a qualifying period of 3 months and a prospective test of 9 months. These 2 conditions are referred to as the 'required period condition' and help establish that the health condition or disability is likely to be long term."
This means that you have to have had a condition for 3 months & that it is likely to last for a further 9 months and it refers to existing conditions (that you had when you first applied) AND any new conditions that you may develop.
So, I would suggest that you wait for the 3 months qualifying period to pass before you decide what to do. If you decide at that point to notify them, you must be aware of the risks involved in doing so.
As to you following the rules - you are doing so - you have had an accident & are being assessed for what is possibly, (according to DWP's own rules) a short term condition ie less than a year.
Makes perfect sense YorkieBard, thank you.Yes I was concerned I was being an anarchist rule breaker with dwp ruling! I sincerely hope that this wont affect me for as long as a year in total.
But you have further reassured me. Will await outcome with physio, and hope this stupid injury will not have longer lasting effects. Thanks again
I can’t help with the pip advice but just to say the meniscus tear may take a few months. My hubbies was so bad he needed operation but 4 months later and physio his mobility is back to normal and the pain has gone.
Oh thats not so good. Am glad your husband managed a full recovery in time. I hope my injury may be not so badly torn. Physiotherapist should give me a clearer idea of timescales. I appreciate the words of warning though. To be honest I would prefer a 'worse case scenario ' with the hope it maybe a bit of better news... She says crossing her fingers.🙄
Hi, don’t tell DWP unless you need to! They do reassess and it takes ages, is very stressful and their decision isn’t always in your favour. Wait a while and see! ❤️ M x
Wise words, thank you Marie. Heaven knows the initial application and assessment where stressy enough. Nothing too major has occurred over the past few months and knee is definitely healing, keeping up with physio exercises at home to ensure best strength and repair.Thank you
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