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PIP Mobility Questions

NAS89889

Hi, 

I have recently been diagnosed with Autism with an overall ADSO score of 18 (Autism threshold is 7).

I now want to apply for PIP, but I am a bit confused about the PIP Mobility Questions. I welcome comments from anyone who knows about this.

This is how the questions are set out:

  1. PIP Points Scores Mobility Activities

    1. Planning and following journeys.

    1. Can plan and follow the route of a journey unaided. 0 points.
    2. Needs prompting to be able to undertake any journey to avoid overwhelming psychological distress to the claimant. 4 points.
    3. Cannot plan the route of a journey. 8 points.
    4. Cannot follow the route of an unfamiliar journey without another person, assistance dog or orientation aid. 10 points.
    5. Cannot undertake any journey because it would cause overwhelming psychological distress to the claimant. 10 points.
    6. Cannot follow the route of a familiar journey without another person, an assistance dog or an orientation aid. 12 points.

    2. Moving around.

    1. Can stand and then move more than 200 metres, either aided or unaided. 0 points.
    2. Can stand and then move more than 50 metres but no more than 200 metres, either aided or unaided. 4 points.
    3. Can stand and then move unaided more than 20 metres but no more than 50 metres. 8 points.
    4. Can stand and then move using an aid or appliance more than 20 metres but no more than 50 metres. 10 points.
    5. Can stand and then move more than 1 metre but no more than 20 metres, either aided or unaided. 12 points.
    6. Cannot, either aided or unaided, –
      1. stand; or
      2. move more than 1 metre. 12 points.


    Question 1e seems to fit my situation. However, as I need another person with me when I am out and about to ensure I don't get hurt by my actions when I have an Autism meltdown, does this fit better with 1f. on the list?

    Also, as I have physical conditions which affect my mobility, can I also get additional points for question 2. or is it Question 1 points only OR Question 2 points only? not the two added together.

    Any advice from people who know the answer to this would be appreciated.