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DWP confirms it is increasing the automatic extension period of existing PIP awards awaiting review
The DWP has confirmed that with effect from 6 September 2022 it is increasing the automatic extension period of existing PIP awards awaiting review from 3 months to up to 12 months and will do this 35 days before their end date. It is said that the longer extension period will "provide greater certainty for claimants" and…
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DWP PIP videos
These may help some (4 videos) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - An overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0zNOyxtF94&list=PLeysxjNpEPy8Y73-Ywm7OeAGjFc1Xc-It&index=1&pp=iAQB Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - How you can claim PIP…
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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 pregnant
hi can women who not disabled get pip? say she pregnant and getting stitch be hard for her to do things around household like getting dress or making food etc if your women you understand what I mean so I have to look after all time so can they get pip and I get carer allowance??
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Pip renewal
Can I ask for advice I have received assessors report for pip renewal I have fibromyalgia, dislocation shoulder injury left me with limited movement in right arm and bad mental health I was on enhanced for both parts after tribunal jump forward and now assessment report says advised standard on both I don't agree with the…
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Pip random phone call
Hi I made a claim for pip, I claimed in 2022 but was turned down so its my second time applying. Yesterday, i received a call from an 0800 number but didn't answer it. I then received a text from dwp saying they had tried to contact me regarding my pip claim and that they would ring me today between 9am and 12pm. A lady…
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PIP review not CAPITA
I had a text today telling me my PIP review was being handled by the Health Assessment Advisory Service. My original PIP assessment was done by CAPITA (which was not good). I'm wondering if anyone what people's experience has been with HAAS compared to CAPITA? For reference: Review documents for me went back beginning of…
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road tax reduction for lower PIP
Hi my better half receives the low rate of PIP,just wondering if she would be elegible for the reduction in road tax…..50% would be helpful …..any help appreciated ..thx
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Worried I messed up my PIP review assessment call
I had my Capita call today for my review after doing a lot of prep beforehand and putting together a detailed review form with a lot of supporting evidence. I think overall I didn't answer things too poorly but I have anxiety and brainfog so found it difficult. The one place I know for sure I messed up was on the mobility…
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Odd pip text...
Hi Im new here applied for pip over a year ago got turned down. Did a MR got turned down for that. The original capita assessment went on for 2.5 hours I mean...Really! So after being evicted "Non fault RHW16" I put in for an appeal. Called them a couple of weeks ago and was told I was looking at the end of do march 2025.…
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if not awarded PIP, can i claim again after a year
Hi, does anyone know if oenis allowed to claim again PIP if the claim had not been awarded. thank you
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Paper based pip assessment
can anyone help me understand a paper bases pip assessment. I had a telephone assessment a few weeks ago and they rang me and told me that I would be reassessed as they didn’t have enough information… I went on to have a meltdown on the phone and disconnected the call. then they rang me back and offered me a paper based…
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PIP mandatory reconsideration letter, outside the 13 month allowance
Hi, I missed the deadline (the 13 month window🤦♀️) to submit my pip mandatory reconsideration by a month, is it worth posting it anyway? I have several extenuating circumstances that prevented me from submitting the letter and pack of evidence sooner. I have called Pip and they suggested starting a new claim but I can’t…
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PIP
Thoughts,will the existing people on PIP remain on the same regards cash payments if Labour change the rules.? The LCW payment stopped in 2017 but the people on it prior to the change keep receiving payments,this surely has to be the same for existing PIP claiments as the LCW has set that precedent.
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Tribunal This Week
Hi Everyone, I have been a long-time lurker and have finally joined in a last minute bid for advice in preparation for my son's PIP Tribunal, which is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. My son is 26 years old and has a diagnosis of ADHD, anxiety, IBS and is currently awaiting an assessment for autism. He has significant…
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PIP supporting evidence
Just sending off a PIP renewal. Do I enclose supporting evidence or send it separately?
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ADHD pip refused
Hi everyone and Happy new year. Just got the letter we've been waiting for this morning regarding my husbands ADHD Pip application. This was declined which we kind of expected tbh as this seems to be the way it goes for most people however to have scored zero on every point is just staggering. Their decision seemed to…
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PIP whilst temporarily studying abroad
I applied for PIP in September 2024 and have just submitted an application for a tribunal hearing. I'm in my second year of university and will be studying in Germany for my third year. If I'm successful in the tribunal hearing, will PIP be available during my year abroad? If not, would I need to restart the entire PIP…
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PIP assessment report is dreadful. Do I complain as well as writing mandatory reconsideration?
Hi, I've been reading for a couple of years but this is my first post. I'm so stressed since my telephone assessment Thursday Feb 6. The report went in 2 hours later, by 8.24 Monday 10 Feb I had a decision that nothing had changed. I have a standard daily living award. I had initiated a change of circumstances review. This…
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CAPITA/PIP COMPLAINTS
Morning all New to this so bear with me.…Basically I originally applied for PIP back in 22 for sleep apnea among other conditions such as depression anxiety etc and was point blankly refused.After just over a year I won my appeal and got awarded standard PIP ongoing and was informed by the panel the decision was actually…
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PIP Review
Hello! I submitted my PIP review forms in November 2024, and the DWP received them in November 2024. I received a text this morning saying off the DWP that said “We still have your PIP form and will be progressing your review as soon as we can.” It said you might need still an assessment with a health professional etc..…
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PIP... still waiting but not over the 8 weeks yet
#PIP hi all I don’t know whether I am over worrying, but it seems that most other people here way before the 8 week period. however, I received this message from them today and I’m worrying. We have not yet made a decision on your PIP claim. We will write to you when we have made a decision. You only need to contact us if…
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Panicking as first time claiming
Good morning everybody, and apologies for the long post but wanted to explain.** I am new to this forum. I have applied for PIP for the first time in my life. I’m nearly 60. Application Process: I had some help with the form in November 2024 due to my anxiety of not being able to focus on doing it by myself. I opted for a…
