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PIP benefit advice

Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2022 9:24pm
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Alamar

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My wife and I are considering a permanent move from the Uk to Spain.

We are both pensioners, aged 69 & 70 

I receive PIP payment (standard rate), because I am disabled, I have been in receipt

of PIP since 2017 and have been informed that it will be ongoing due to both my knees being fully replaced 

If we were to move to Spain does anyone know if I will continue to receive this benefit

Or would it stop.

DUI

Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2022 11:08pm

DUI

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Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2022 11:08pm

You need to contact the DWP about your PIP payment,they will know the rules chapter and verse.Are you a UK citizen or do you hold a EU Passport?Are you aware since brexit you need a visa if you’re a Brit to come and live in Spain and have to prove amongst other things income of €34,000?Its not easy anymore.

Growing Old Disgracefully

Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2022 12:08am

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Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2022 12:08am

Whether you can still receive PIP may depend on whether you are getting it for mobility or daily living.

Details here  https://www.gov.uk/claim-benefits-abroad/disability-benefits

Stevec2x

Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2022 11:23am

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Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2022 11:23am

Hi 

Both my wife and a friend receive the daily living component of PIP in Spain.

Cheers 

Steve 

Nicky3

Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:45pm

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Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:45pm

Alamar wrote on Sun Aug 28, 2022 9:24pm:

My wife and I are considering a permanent move from the Uk to Spain.

We are both pensioners, aged 69 & 70 

I receive PIP payment (standard rate), because I am disabled, I have been in receipt

of PIP since 2017 and have been informed that it will be ongoing due to both my knees being fully replaced 

If we were to move to Spain does anyone know if I will continue to receive this benefit

Or would it stop.

Hi, I too needed an answer to this question. I saw that someone had said that his wife and a friend do receive PIP so I was hopeful. However after over an hour wait on the phone to DWP I was told if I had been in Spain before Brexit or had previously lived in Spain before Brexit, then yes I would be allowed to claim. Since Brexit however no one is allowed to have it if they go and live in the EU (except Ireland and Gibraltar apparently because they have different negotiations with the UK)  

Let’s hope that as time goes on this rule will change! I worked full time for 35 years before I became diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I wish I could still work, what I would give to be rid of this incurable disease and not be disabled! We are allowed our old age pension but not something to help us in between?! The whole reason I want to move to Spain is because of the harsh winters of the UK! Good luck Alamar, I hope you find a way. 😊

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