PIP Mobility Component Activities 4

Question 1

How is a claimant assessed if their mobility varies significantly from day to day?

Accepted Answer

The descriptor that applies for more than 50% of days is used

Answer

PIP uses the 'majority of days' test — the descriptor that applies on more than 50% of days is the one scored.

Question 2

A claimant uses a powered wheelchair to travel distances exceeding 200 metres. How does this affect their Moving Around score?

Accepted Answer

They score 12 points because they cannot walk unaided

Answer

Moving Around assesses the ability to walk; if a claimant cannot stand and walk at all, they score 12 points regardless of wheelchair use.

Question 3

Which condition is most likely to score points under 'Planning and Following Journeys' due to psychological distress?

Accepted Answer

Severe agoraphobia preventing outdoor journeys

Answer

Severe agoraphobia or similar anxiety disorders that prevent journeys due to overwhelming psychological distress can score up to 10 points.

Question 4

What is the role of an 'orientation aid' in the context of the Planning and Following Journeys activity?

Accepted Answer

A device or tool that helps someone with a sensory impairment navigate routes

Answer

An orientation aid is a specialist tool, such as a long cane or sensory navigation device, used by people with visual or sensory impairments to navigate journeys.

Question 5

A claimant can reliably plan familiar routes but experiences severe anxiety when facing unfamiliar destinations. Which descriptor most likely applies?

Accepted Answer

4 points — cannot follow unfamiliar routes without help

Answer

Needing another person, assistance dog, or orientation aid for unfamiliar journeys scores 4 points under Planning and Following Journeys.

PIP - Personal Independence Payment Practice Test

PIP - Personal Independence Payment Practice Test

PIP Mobility Component Activities 4