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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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June PIP payment boost?
I read online from a few sources there is a one off payment boost for people on PIP towards the end of June but haven't seen it mentioned anywhere. Is this correct? Says one off cost of living payment £750. I have attached link of source below ' The DWP’s decision to roll out a £750 one-off cost-of-living payment in June…
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Advice when cancelling PIP
I'm after some help regarding cancelling my PIP… I've made the request by phone and have been sent the forms, however I'm uncertain how to answer the questions that ask 'when did the changes occur'. I'm worried that if they think I've 'suddenly' recovered they'll say I owe them previous payments back. For some things it's…
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What do these terms mean for my PIP?
Hi can any one tell me what iniating and completing person actions mean and also.coping with change and social engagement mean ,this is what doctor has put on my form that hasbeen sent to dwp and will it help to get pip,new tho this so any help would be great 👍
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Personal indepenent payment - has anyone reapplied for PIP and been accepted without a tribunal?
Hi Can anyone please tell me if you had first pip application refused twice and then without going to hearing did anyone re applied and got pip award and did you re apply with same as previous document ? Thanks
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Hi, my name is aqesh100! Has anyone had an earlier tribunal date without attending the hearing?
Hello to everyone, with personal independent payment has anyone went to tribunal hearing without attending ,i have been told by HMCTS that it could take minimum 6month is this true has anyone got any earlier date without attending the hearing? Cheers
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Stephen timms said over state pension age aint affected by cuts, is that still the same?
Hi stephen timms said the over state pensioners due to the cuts aint affected? Is that still the same
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Hello, and first question regarding PIP
Hello I had my telephone assessment this morning and it ended at 10.30. At 11.40 I received a text from dwp to say that my report has been received. Worryingly quick, or should I not read anything into it? Thank you
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MR time frame
hi, can anyone give a definite answer on that. I asked for MR, within the time frame, i was given waiting time 15 weeks, THE DWP decision will be by the end of July 2025. I applied for PIP in January 2024, some changes in my treatment plan since January. I called DWP to ask if i can send in additional info.. DENIED. doES…
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Hospital stays while on PIP
Hello, All Hope everyone is well. Can anyone tell me how long can i be hospital before it affects my PIP and Universal credit. I have been in hospital 12 days and should be going home in a day or two. Do I have to inform PIP and universal credit when I'm discharged? Would my hospital stay affect the amount of money I…
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PIP review paperwork arrived
Sorry this isn't my usual type of post and I don't know why I'm freaking out so bad about this PIP review but I really really am. It's due back on 26th December, so already I'm worried about when exactly to send it as December post is awful, I think by 18th to be on the safe side but that gives me less than 2 weeks??? My…
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New review with pip
hi everyone Looking for some guidance I’m on daily living high rate pip for mental health reasons but no points for mobility now I’ve just been diagnosed with PTSD after nearly 30 years due to multiple trauma I have spinal stenosis in my lower back and osteoarthritis in both shoulders I am constantly in pain i done a…
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PIP change of circumstances, will I be entitled to back pay?
hi I had a change of circumstances with pip and got awarded higher rate mobility. I asked if I was entitled to back pay they said wait for letter and theu cant tell me how much and when I will get it and someone will contact me about back pay why is this ?
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HOSPITAL STAYS WHILE ON UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Hello, All Hope everyone is well. Can anyone tell me how long can i be hospital before it affects my Universal credit. I have been in hospital 12 days and should be going home in a day or two. Do I have to inform universal credit when I'm discharged? Would my hospital stay affect the amount of money I receive on other…
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New PIP review form 2025
Hi does anyone have any advice on filling in the new PIP Review form that began November 2024. The questions are different and provide only a small space to answer rather than the A4 layout to elaborate and give details as on othe original form. They don't ask if you have stayed the same or are worse, as was the case with…
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Hi, my name is Nymeria93x! I’m looking for some advice on a call I had from pip about an hour ago
hi I’m new here. I’m looking for advise on what this call means for my pip claim. About an hour ago (15:00) I had a call saying they were making the decision now on my claim but hadn’t finished making it yet and asking me if I were to get a back pay would I be able to handle it in a large sum. What does this mean? I’ve…
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PIP points needed to get a mobility car
Hi I went to a hearing about my pip and I won I was awarded 20points can you tell me how many points are needed to get a disability car
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Hi, my name is Sue. I’m a pensioner on pip, my review due, if it’s done before new point system...
Hi I’m a pensioner on pip, my review due, if it’s done before new point system think I’m ok, but after that 2026 nov. will the new points apply to me?
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PIP Reveiw Form Sent
My PIP Reveiw form was to be received on the 29th May this year. I filled in the form to the best of my ability (with copies of the form for myself) and sent it in the Freespost envelope provided on the 13th May. I did get proof of posting (just in case), but realise I should have maybe got proof of delivery aswell. I…
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Mandatory pip reconsideration
Hi iv been waiting months for my mandatory reconsideration decision from pip and today got a call just checking over a few of the questions and was told a decision would be made today and if they up my money would I be ok with a back dated amount in one lump sum or spread out payments. What usually happens next? Do I get a…
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PIP confusion
I was wondering if someone would be able to point me in the right direction I have had to make a mandatory reconsideration due to a fault from DWP and PIP I made a new claim on 30th March 2023 and received a text on the 8th of April 2024 saying I was awarded pip I phoned up and was told I was awarded enhanced rate for both…
