The crisis of claiming PIP if you are deaf

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is money for people who have extra care or mobility needs as a result of a disability.

PIP is the benefit that is gradually replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults.

To be successful in claiming PIP to score sufficient points on the assessment: eight points for the standard rate, or 12 points for the enhanced rate.

For example, you get zero points if you can prepare a meal unaided, and you get two points if you need help when preparing a meal.

In addition to meal preparation, the questions cover nutrition, therapy, washing, toilet use, dressing, communication, reading, engaging with others, budgeting, planning journeys, and moving around.

People with hearing impairments could be entitled to PIP. However it is being reported that they are having a hard time in claiming.

Need help?

If you have hearing impairments and need assistance, contact British Deaf Association (BDA) or Action on Hearing Loss.

Use our Benefits Calculator to check your benefits entitlement

Read our information on Personal Independence Payment

Sources:

ITV News article: Deaf people left without interpreters for PIP meetings