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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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No back dated payment of PIP
in November 2025 I applied for Pip from being on DLA which was still ongoing until I got letter yesterday to say I have been awarded PIP further more they said it will be awarded from 22 April 2026 and paid in may 2026 and DLA will now stop but no mention of backdated to November 2025 when I applied for it can someone…
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Pip review
Hi, Well the dreaded envelope dropped through my letter box today. I feel sick not eaten and just cried even to the point told my hubby I can't go through this again. I've looked at the form and I have a couple of questions. On each question can I put on the form see attached because I'm better putting my reply down on one…
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PCV Medical Experiences
Just a quick one for anyone here who drives or is thinking about it, has anyone recently done a PCV medical? I have been looking into it and it seems like the requirements can be quite strict depending on your health history, especially with things like blood pressure and ongoing conditions. It would be helpful to hear…
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Stressful PIP interview
It causees so much stress when you have to go for an interview and they twist what you say.And they aren't a medical profession. If you send them enough evidence from professionals then that should be enought. These people dont understand.
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NoBack dated payment
in November 2025 I applied for pip after being on DLA I received a letter yesterday from Pip that I have been successful in getting PIP and my DLA will stop but they have only started my PIP from 22nd of April 2026 and first payment will go in on 17th of May 2026, but there is no mention of backdated pay when I initially…
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Pip annual reward letter
Hi I haven't received my annual reward letter yet is it something to worry about
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Hi, my name is samsonthedog1!
I just wanted to check whan my pip funds out
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Dwp email address
I need the email address for the dwp please
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Mandatory reconsideration DLA - waiting a year
hi I have been waiting a year nearly next month my sons dla got knocked back so I did an MR does anyone know waiting times and also will I get awarded it as I have had a doctors letter what I sent in with it
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Hi, my name is supernan26! Follow-up phone call
hi I had assement on 24th March for pip just had phone call to say they want to talk to me again on Monday is this normal
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PIP Tribunal
Hi All I am new to this. I am currently awaiting my Tribunal decision my Tribunal was on Thursday 19th March 2026. I had been waiting since my review October 2024 where I informed the of a change of circumstances. I have Fybromyalgia (2018) previously I had to appeal my very first claim as I had scored 0 on everything. I…
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Pip review form query
Hi everyone, i haven't been on her for a while as have been very unwell and had multiple surgeries. Anylway My pip award is due to end in november....just had the review form arrive in the post. Last time I sent a GP LETTER AND SUMMARY ....but on the review form this time it specifically states not to send a gp letter. Im…
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My PIP payment has been taken away
Hi, so I have been on PIP basic living for 3 or 4 years and my case came up for review. I filled out the forms in March of 2024 and had my assessment call on 7th of August 2025. I had my doctors call the week before the assessment and sent a letter from my integrative practitioner the week before too. The call itself was…
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pip review
hi i had my last pip review 3 years 5 months ago, i havent recieved a review form yet but am still being paid which is good but im confused by it. normally i got a review form about every 2 and a half years. my last award letter didnt have an end date either which was odd. any advice. thanks
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Motability changes
We live rurally , have to travel to the next county for hospital appointments. There's no public transport. Really Concerned how we'll manage with milage being reduced to 10,000/year. If we want to do anything we have to drive.
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April PIP rates
Hi Does anyone know what the new PIP rates will be next month? Seem to be varying amounts on line. Thanks. Helen
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Random phone call
hi my pip renewal started nov 2024 and they recieved my form back Dec 2024, didn’t hear a thing from them except the usual we still have your form etc anyway fast forward I was on my NHS app seen capita had sent a form to my GP 25/9/25 and it was returned on 10/10/25 if I had not logged in for something else I would never…
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PIP review
I’ve just received my pip review forms. I presume just stating no change will not suffice and I will have to complete the firmament again. Am I right ? Thanks
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PIP Review Text
Will PIP send me a text when they post the review form that is now due ?
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Disputing PIP award length….
Hi everyone :) Newbie here! I think I have been treated unfairly and also I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the new DWP rules for review with ongoing conditions of a minimum 5 year award are to begin in April 2026. My review should have been October 2026 but my review started in February 2026. Paper based assessment…
