Evidence accepted

All applications will be checked on the Department for Work & Pension (DWP) system for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for “higher rate mobility” or “Moving around” only. If you do not meet the eligibility for DLA or PIP, you must contact DWP. 

Example of evidence that will be accepted

• Evidence of specialist consultant (for example) Clinical Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Neurologist, Rheumatologist, Prosthetist, Psychiatrist & Gastroenterologist must be dated in the last 12 months. 

• Certificate of Vision Impairment (CVI) form or LBTH registration letter. 

• Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) or Tower Hamlets community learning disability team

• Audiogram

• Speech and language assessment report 

• Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) 

• Personal Independence Payments (PIP) 

• Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

Documents not accepted 

Examples of documents that are not considered valid evidence: General Practitioner (GP) letters, photographs of injuries or disabilities, appointment letters (such as discharge summaries, medical history, or medication lists), and statement of fitness for work (fit note). 

Evidence must be based on an impartial and factual assessment or report provided by a qualified consultant or specialist. 

If you are unable to provide the above accepted documents or meet the eligibility, then we will not be able to process your application.