Our lad's Mandatory Review Decision arrived this morning. Exactly the same as before.
Their response says that because he was seen to walk 6 meters, he can walk over 200 metres. And despite them asking if he had difficulties walking on slopes and uneven ground, they say that cannot be taken into consideration! Plus it repeats the lie that he was asked if he carried money and could calculate change. And now a new lie, it says he was asked if he could hold cutlery in both hands and they say he told them he could. It also says he can use a map, that was never mentioned either!
We can't afford a lawyer, so we're stuffed.
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Originally Posted by peanut
You don't need to be on those benefits to be able to qualify for a bus pass. A letter from your GP or specialist could be enough.
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His initial issue was by a letter from his GP, but now it can only be issued if he is in receipt of PIP Mobility payments. There is a "discretionary application", but that will be withdrawn once PIP is fully rolled-out. Those who were issued a card on GP advice only will be reviewed if the card has to be replaced due to loss or damage. And that reissue will only be to persons in receipt of PIP Mobility payments. And that is the same for the disabled parking badge.
And the GP cannot advise issue if he has not seen the patient in the past 12 months for issues regarding the disability. Or if he has received input from a Specialist Health Care Worker. Being in the adult service, that is between very unlikely and impossible. I requested a Podiatry assessment, but was told there is no-one available for "at least 2 years".