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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 assessment
I had my pip assessment on December 19th and I know it can take weeks to get a decision but I’m wandering if I should ask for a report of the assessment so if I’m unsuccessful I can appeal and know what was said in the assessment as I’m pretty confident I’ll be getting enhanced rate in both things but i was asked at least…
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No sign of Pio forms and they are due to be returned by the 16th January
It has been a nightmare trying to sort this out, and I am at my wits end. I have complex and multiple health issues. Both physically and mentally. (Mental is ADHD and suspected ASD, im waiting on that assessment) But, I applied for PIP last year, and was denied. I have now asked for the SAR and they screwed me over…
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Can I send more information for DLA MR
hi I submitted a mr for my sons dla claim which was rejected he gets about 3-4 nosebleeds every day since he was 4 he is now 9 and still not got better Evan after countless times of having his nose cauterised he gets sent home from school a lot because they can not manage the bleeds he also has tight Achilles tendons which…
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WOWSER!
Wow i've somehow managed to post 100 comments! I won't rest on my laurels though so one million comments my next target!
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Looking for a list of examples for PIP aids and appliances
Hi, I am trying to complete my PIP review form but due to my autism/adhd, poor mental health and just the fact that it was created by the devil, I am struggling to write or think clearly. I have tried looking online but I am struggling to find what I’m looking for. I am not sure exactly what is classed as an aid or…
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Proportional assessments for severe disability PASD
Does anyone have any experience of this on their medical report?. I was on standard daily living with a 3 year review. Last year I felt unwell (but had no diagnosis) and put in a change of circumstances with 10 additional a4 typed sheets with more info in addition to comprehensively filling out the form. It was refused and…
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Pip taken away after review
hi guys just wanted any advice as feel bit helpless, I was awarded pip back in 2021 for severe anxiety and depression due to some trauma and stuff I went through in the past, I was awarded enhanced on both elements after a tribunal as I wasn’t successful to begin with or MR. I had a review around 5 months ago and was…
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Indefinite Period Award
I was told that I would be contacted after 28th September 2025 to see if anything has changed, my award end date is September 2026. I was checking my upcoming pension payment online and at the same time I downloaded my PIP statement of entitlement and found that I have been awarded PIP for an indefinite period! No text…
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Pip review form not arrived
hi, my 1st pip review form arrived arrived 2 weeks after I received a txt from them, the date on the form that they needed it back was only 12 days from the date I received it, which is the 21st dec, anyway got help from various people to fill it in and sent it on the 10th dec for them to receive it by 21st dec, over the…
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Help with appeal
Hi all i was awarded pip in September and received 10pts in daily living and 10 points in mobility, I have agoraphobia and anxiety which started a couple of years ago after a particularly traumatic experience, this led to me losing my job about a year ago as i couldnt travel, i applied for pip in may and was awarded…
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Pip - Have I passed the review?
I had a text saying my review is complete, i call the automated telephone number and it says im getting another payment in January aswell as the December payment, does this mean I have passed the review? Many thanks
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Pip ,totally confused.
My friend had a text saying we've all your information etc from pip,we will contact you soon etc. After roughly five weeks she gets award letter stating her pip will continue for five year's at standard rate for both components (just before Christmas),She never filled in a review form.,Didn't do any phone or f-f re…
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Pip questions
PIP
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PIP
Question, my mum turns pension age in January, and she trying to get pip. So you just got the letter saying she has not got it again because basically they are not listening to her about how bad her arthritis is but can she still do the mandatory reconsideration and the appeal even if she goes past the date she start…
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Finally got a date for my Tribunal Hearing, 3 years later.. HELP!
So as the title said I have received a letter after nearly 3 years after my initial application for PIP. I had no idea this was coming and thought it was dismissed (stupid I know but I hadn’t heard anything in so long I just assumed) I am a 25 year old living with fibromyalgia, depression and anxiety (to name a few) and I…
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PIP
Hello I was on standard rate for care and mobility Pip. But I was awarded enhanced rate for both care and mobility in September. I'm also on LCWRA. My friend just told me that I have to inform universal credit that my pip had gone up. Is this true and will I get into trouble for not reporting it. Also will it effect my…
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PIP Form
To whom it concern, I have difficulty in filling out PIP form where I am disagreeing with my PIP disability assessment of 5 years ago
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have the PIP Assessment Recording guidelines changed?
Howdy all! o/ hopped in here as I have browsed these forums many times and got some very good information in the past and present :) While I was not registered and just lurking I appreciate the expertise and experience people have shared on here. As the title says, I am trying to find out if the guidelines have changed or…
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PIP Paid early??
Hey everyone My PIP is usually due on a Friday and my next payment was due Friday 2nd of January which isn't a bank holiday, For some odd reason my PIP was paid into my bank today and I was curious as to why? I've tried calling the helpline but the queue time is pretty insane. I know if the payment falls on a bank holiday…
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PIP Assessment
A question and bit of a rant. So I had a txt from pip/DWP nearly 3 weeks ago saying that a Health professional was looking at my claim, they would contact me with an appointment if they need to, this is the same message my friend got on the exact same day but with 24 hours she was given appointment for the week after so…
