JustBeingCP

A reclassification of the personal independence payment scoring system is needed and not a blanket reform of the entire benefit.

Those of you reading this will know by now that I use a wheelchair and have two different conditions (Cerebral Palsy and Hydrocephalus)

Having claimed Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance before then I couldn’t function without the support of either of the benefits.

As I have said in a previous post on the subject I rely on the monthly payments to pay for food and rail travel so that I am able to live as independently as possible for many years to come.

I have a clear but simple message for the Prime Minister and his Work and Pensions Secretary which is this, “ now is not the time to decide a blanket reform of the benefit is the right time way forward, there should be a reclassification of the current scoring system for the benefit”.

“ In my case i am able to do something’s for myself but not others and this is why I have different scores for each section of the PIP assessment”.

“ An example of this would be the fact that I require a little of bit support to shower myself but this is not for a whole shower”.

“ The wording surrounding the higher and lower grades needs to be reviewed and potentially changed so that it doesn’t draw attention to us and our disabilities”.

“ Using a wheelchair and claiming the benefit does not define me as an individual and never will”.

“ Prime Minister please also look at the way the letters sent to claimants when awarding the benefit is worded, going forward to reflect any changes”.

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Hopefully the disabled community feel the same way as I currently do regarding the PIP scoring system and I thank them for taking the time out of there busy schedules to read latest posts.

Your support does not go unnoticed and is as always very much appreciated and always will be.

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Cam