No 4 point PIP descriptors results
| Submission ID: 1165198 |
| Date: 2025-04-10 15:52:24 |
| Nickname: G |
| Age: 33 |
| Main health condition: Physical health |
| Main conditions that affect daily living: Achondroplasia |
| Rate of PIP daily living component: Standard |
| 4 point descriptor score: No |
| Possibility to score at least one 4-point daily living descriptor at the next review: Unlikely. My condition, achondroplasia, causes physical limitations, but I have managed to work and live independently. However, under the new rules, I don’t think I would score high enough in any category to receive PIP, especially since I manage with support from family and friends. |
| Tasks you struggle with on a day-to-day basis: I face difficulties with mobility, as reaching high places and using standard-sized furniture, kitchens, or vehicles is a daily challenge. I need support for tasks like shopping, reaching items on high shelves, and getting in and out of standard vehicles. Despite my disability, I have adapted by finding workarounds, such as using tools to assist with reaching. However, my condition limits me in ways that require help in certain situations, particularly in social and public settings. I don’t always have assistance, which makes everyday tasks more difficult. |
| Expected income you will lose if the Green Paper cuts are imposed: If I lose PIP, I would lose essential support to help with transportation and certain medical aids. My mobility is compromised, and without support, I would struggle to afford the extra costs associated with my condition. If I’m unable to use public transport or need special modifications for my home, the loss of PIP would leave me financially strained. It’s not simply about the financial impact; without support, my quality of life would dramatically decline, and it would become more difficult to maintain independence. |
| Expected problems if you tried moving into work, with support from a work coach: If I lose PIP, I would lose essential support to help with transportation and certain medical aids. My mobility is compromised, and without support, I would struggle to afford the extra costs associated with my condition. If I’m unable to use public transport or need special modifications for my home, the loss of PIP would leave me financially strained. It’s not simply about the financial impact; without support, my quality of life would dramatically decline, and it would become more difficult to maintain independence. |
| Anything else to tell us: They should be focusing on improving accessibility for people with disabilities, particularly in transport, housing, and workplaces. I feel that instead of cutting support for people. there should be a stronger focus on improving practical accessibility in society. Many employers don’t want to make adaptations or consider the challenges people with achondroplasia face in the workplace. Without PIP, I feel my ability to work and live independently is at risk, and the new criteria fail to fully account for the ongoing barriers that exist for disabled people. |
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