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Worried, do I give my PIP up now?

Autumn_53
Autumn_53 Community member Posts: 4 Listener
edited February 2019 in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hi have not been in here for ages . Last time I received some good advice from this community.  But now I'm wondering what to do.  I have osteoarthritis in my knee and also I had large kidney stone and a frozen shoulder. I was really ill for 3 years awaiting ops couldn't claim ESA said not eligible to do with NI contributions. Didn't get a penny for 3 years . Husband took a second job as I couldn't work. I applied for pip and was awarded enhanced on mobility and standard on living this came through the day after I came out of hospital having a total knee replacement operation.  I was awarded till 2020 . I was awaiting my second OP which I had last April keyhole surgery to remove a massive kidney stone.  Now recovering from all three conditions I asked about telling pip about being in hospital  . And I was told you only need to info them if in hospital  for a long stay is this right. ?  My next reassessment is Dec . Do I give my pip up now .?  I am going back to my doctor as my other knee is now playing up and my hips cannot walk far .going to see if i can have more xrays and see if the osteoarthritis has spread . I'm worried sick what to do I'm 65 . Thank you for any advice 

Comments

  • wilko
    wilko Community member Posts: 2,458 Disability Gamechanger
    You will continue to receive your PIP award after you retire as long as you meet the PIP descriptors.
  • Autumn_53
    Autumn_53 Community member Posts: 4 Listener
    Thank you . I know I can still receive pip after I retire . 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,344 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi,

    Is there any reason why you think you should stop your PIP claim now? Has your condition improved since you were last awarded?
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
  • Autumn_53
    Autumn_53 Community member Posts: 4 Listener
    I was told to think twice about giving it up as it spreads to other joints and am having this investigated . My mobility is a little better but if the other knee goes and hips then it will go back or even worse
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 53,344 Disability Gamechanger
    If your condition has improved enough for it to affect your current award then yes, you need to report those changes.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
  • Autumn_53
    Autumn_53 Community member Posts: 4 Listener
    Thank you for your help Poppy

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