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DLA Information for Parents and Carers
This information only applies to England and Wales. Disability Living Allowance (DLA) helps with the extra costs of raising a disabled child. You can claim DLA for each disabled child under 16 who.. • has difficulty with mobility • needs more care than a non-disabled child of the same age Your child does not need a formal…
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Read me: How do I claim PIP and where can I get help filling the form in?
How do
I claim PIP? The initial claim is made by calling 0800 917
2222. You need your National Insurance Number, your bank details, and your GP
and other medical professionals’ contact details to hand. Someone can call on
your behalf, but you need to be with them when they call. A claim form is then sent out to you, and…
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Read me: What is Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and who is eligible?
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit
designed to help with the extra costs resulting from disability or long-term
ill health. PIP rates range from £21.80 to £139.75 per week, depending on how
your condition affects you. To quote from the official government website, “you
must have a long-term condition or…
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PIP appeal/tribunal hearing advice
I am getting overwhelmed trying to prepare for my PIP tribunal hearing. I do have a charity helping me (who wrote the appeal letter). We were in contact a couple of weeks ago and they said someone will go through the paperwork with me nearer the time. The deadline to get anything further to the tribunal is early next week…
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8,000 PIP claimants die within six months of being rejected (2013-2018)
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Text form Independent assessment services
Received text from Independent assessment services Hello from Independent Assessment Services. We conduct Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments for the Department for Work and Pensions DWP. This is for information purposes only, to let you know that we are managing your PIP assessment. We will look at the…
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PIP claim 2nd time with new conditions
Hi I have a thread on here from a previous claim which went up to tribunal but I wasn't successful. I still suffer from my eye conditions, gout and other issues but at the time the DWP and tribunal said they were not enough for a PIP award. I still disagree but anyway the judge said she doesn't believe me. Recently i've…
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Very anxious, I think I screwed up my PIP assessment :(
Hi everyone, I’m AC. I’ve just completed my PIP phone assessment for chronic severe anxiety with marked panic disorder (on Wednesday 23rd). Here’s a detailed overview of my claim and how I’m feeling now it’s done. Nature of My Claim Condition: Chronic, severe anxiety with panic attacks since 2021 Daily impact: Panic…
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I have repeatedly tried to phone PIP to inform them of a change of address.
I have repeatedly tried to phone PIP to inform them of a change of address. Every time I phone I either get cut off or they can’t hear me. I have tried different devices, just in case my phone was the issue, but I don’t have this issue when I phone anyone else. Why do PIP do this? Are they deliberately trying to antagonise…
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pip question - has my PIP review started before it was due?
Hello I hope someone can help me. My pip is up for renewal in October 2025. I received the forms for renewal in Feb 2025 i filled them and sent them off in April. I received 2 general messages one saying "We have received your PIP review form. We may contact you for more information or you may need an assessment with a…
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Pip review completed no assessment
Hi all, Little advice please. My partners review was sent off in December 24. Due to end July 2025! received text jan 13/01/25 they received forms. 7/4/25 text stating they still have form and will review asap. Also received txt from assessment people saying they was dealing with claim. 30/6/25 same text as above received…
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Hi, my name is merlin1944! How long will it take to receive my back pay and 1st payment?
Hello my tribunal was yesterday 30/07/25 and award letter posted on online account stating appeal allowed and I had been award 8 points care standard rate and 12 points mobility enhanced rate. How long will it take to receive my back pay and 1st payment, I started claim in January 2024 so i am owed substantial back pay…
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Have I just been tricked by PIP?!
Hi all, sorry I'll try not to ramble and bullet point but I'm just coming out of a meltdown so bare with me. I've been on PIP almost four years, due a review last Jan but got it extended. I got a text informing me about my telephone interview scheduled for Tuesday 5th Aug (next tuesday) Yesterday I phoned the service to…
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Help!! Migration nightmare continues
I thought my migration nightmare was over, but just recieved a letter saying Cont based ESA will change to New Style ESA & I have to see a work coach accept a claimant commitment & explain how my illness affects me. There us no way I can go to a job centre. I even had a DWP home ID visit due to health. None of this as been…
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pip award descriptors
Just looking for what people think about the following, regarding pip descriptors. I have been awarded pip 'enhanced' for mobility on the basis the dwp have concluded that i can walk '1 to 20 metres'. This is thus meaning, from the perspective of the dwp I can walk 1 to 20 metres as defined by the reliability criteria.…
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Dla to pip missing support
Help needed
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Attendance allowance
Hi everyone, Im asking for some advice regards my elderly father who is 94 and my step mum 84. My step mum has been in receipt of AA for quite a few years , my dad is the one named as helping her day & night. My dad is really struggling now due to his age and I was looking into claiming AA for him but not sure if that…
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Telephone assessment with DWP Health Assessment Service
Hi, So after just over a year after submitting my review I have finally been given a telephone assessment. I was anticipating it will be with Capita or the other companies DWP use. Anyone know who the DWP health assessment service are? I recall seeing some news of them moving these assessments in house but wasn't aware…
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TRIBUNAL - ADP refused despite lots of evidence, any advice?
Good health to all! The situation is unclear to me: I was refused ADP. I filed an appeal to the tribunal. During this time, 1) GP confirmed chronic diseases since 2017 2) LCWRA 3) Conclusion of the consul's physiotherapist from the housing commission about the problem with mobility 4) An independent certified consul's…
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Gp letter to use as evidence
Hi everyone, I’m going to be asking my gp to write a letter to use as evidence for my mandatory reconsideration. I’m not sure of what to ask him to write. And what other evidence would be good? Is there someone that has any advice of what I would need altogether? I have a appointment with citizens advice next week who are…
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PIP review - is there a difference in the form? Don't know how to answer it, any advice?
I have been on this forum quite a lot lately, due to migration esa to uc ( still ongoing) and now I've recieved my PIP 1043 review form. The last PIP review form I completed was 2022, has the form changed since? As I'm absolutely baffled by the questions & how to answer them. Things not taken into consideration, which…
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Does this recent message mean they're looking at my PIP again?
Hi a question about pip. I was turned down for pip earlier this year and got zero points awarded. I then found out that my gp gave incorrect information to pip saying I had had surgery done for my arthritis which was not the case.I have had no surgery. I took this up with my gp who apologised and corrected my medical…
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Has anyone changed PIP hearing from in person to video?
Just wondering if a PIP tribunal hearing can be changed from in person to video, and if so, how? I have my PIP appeal hearing letter and it says I have to go to the courthouse in town. I am incredibly worried about this as I do not really go anywhere other than to my medical appointments (although phone or video is used as…
