MrMagoo
Senior Member (Voting Rights)
PIP
Question re PIP and UC
- Thread starter Saz94
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Mine was PIP.
Talking about ID, I wonder if those photo ID cards you can get to allow you to vote will count too, now?
And I also thought I started a thread on here somewhere about PIP and our struggle to get it, but I couldn't find it when I looked earlier.
hotblack
Senior Member (Voting Rights)
I was unable to renew either my passport or drivers license so no longer have photo ID which is starting to be problematic. Officially you have to surrender your license if you have a condition which means you are unable to drive, which more severe ME/CFS is. So there may be issues there. Expired passports count for a period but I’m not sure how long. I did have a Blue Badge which sometimes counts, but as it’s PIP which enabled that there’s a circular element there.
The issue of ID for disabled/housebound people can be a significant one. The majority or people have either a passport or drivers license but if you don’t and cannot get them things currently become tricky.
I’d second the recommendation about benefits and work, their resources are very useful. Or if you’re able, making use of local CAB or other local organisations/charities like Scope who often have people dedicated to helping people make claims.
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hotblack
Senior Member (Voting Rights)
This may be useful as an alternative photo ID, it looks as of they can verify with a referee such as a GP surgery or social worker. I may look into this a bit more although they seem to only last 3 years
www.postoffice.co.uk
PASS card | Identity | Post Office
The Post Office PASS card, issued by CitizenCard, is an affordable way to prove your age. It’s just £15 and widely accepted across the UK.
www.postoffice.co.uk
hotblack
Senior Member (Voting Rights)
That was my initial thought too but looking into it, they seem to be used more widely as proof of identity.
Kitty
Senior Member (Voting Rights)
The gov.uk page suggests that it's not acceptable for online ID verification:
www.gov.uk
If Saz can attend a centre for a face to face appointment, it's possible they'll accept evidence from a wider range of documents.
How to verify your identity for Universal Credit
If you want to claim Universal Credit you must verify your identity. This guide for claimants and people supporting them explains how to do that.
If Saz can attend a centre for a face to face appointment, it's possible they'll accept evidence from a wider range of documents.