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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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Pregnancy and PIP
Hello, I have recently found out I’m pregnant (6 weeks so far) and have also received the form for my PIP review. As far as I know, I don’t have to tell anyone I am pregnant yet. But the assessor may be able to tell when I am called for review, if it’s a face to face meeting. At what point do I tell them I am pregnant? I…
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Pip award
I’ve just received my message saying pip review complete wait 2wks for the letter I have phoned up and my monthly pay has increased looks like enhanced daily and standard mobility,I received the review message in October saying my review had started my last award was due to end June 25 I’m so confused does that mean they…
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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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Thinking about going in for pip
Ive been claiming Limited capability for work and work-related activity for a few years and my mental health hasn't improved. Ive tried engaging with local help services and such a few years ago but fell out of contact thus I hace very little evidence to back up my crippling anxiety. I mostly get supported by family. What…
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Hi, my name is reina! Should I apply for PIP?
Hi my name is trina I been suffering with narrowing of my spine ... I can't walk far without stopping can't bend as wen I straighten up my bk in half can't sit for long or stand for long without achy all down my legs as well I heard bout p.i.p but not sure i don't like being told no ur not bad enough I had MRI SCAN ... CT…
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On going award
I recently received an update to my claim after an MR that was forwarded to tribunal. It was sorted and increased by DWP before a tribunal hearing. My husband was just putting away all the paperwork and noticed that although the decision said - I have also decided there will be no need for future reviews and your award…
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Advice pip
hello I’m waiting my award letter from a unexpected paper based assessment over due 15 month wait Have checked my bank today and it’s showing a payment that I’m guessing is back pay Does this mean my review has been successful ? And also does this affect UC ? Thank you
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Hi, my name is justcool! Asking for a MR over length of award.
Hi all. Just joined. I was on PIP & given a 5 year award which was awarded at a tribunal first-tier. which ran from dec 2020-dec 2025. This time after receiving my review decision last week, It has gone down to a 3 year award. I learned after talintaking with the case manager last weekj they originally only gave a 2 year…
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PIP daily living
Recently a DWP decision maker contacted me and asked me about my daily living and how my PTSD and dental issues are affecting me, after I have appealed to the FTT. She said she might be able to change the decision and will discuss things with my representative from Centre 70. The DWP then sent a written report and they…
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PIP - paper based assesment
Hi, I requested a paper based assesment as i was not able to do a telephone assesment. Capita called me last Tuesday and asked for further information, the call lasted just under an hour and towards end of it the lady said the information i had supplied was brilliant, she had no disbelief that i wouldnt be awarded and…
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Is the Benefit Cap amount backdated If a PIP tribunal is successful?
Hello I wondered if someone with some experience in this, could possibly assist me in establishing whether or not, I am eligible for a backdated UC payment, after winning my PIP tribunal. I applied for PIP on 29/07/24, and was awarded by a tribunal on 09/09/25. I am aware that the PIP award will be backdated to the date of…
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Refusal of PIP Mobility
I have just had my PIP decision, and I still get the Daily Care element, but not mobility. I am doing everything online now, as I have trouble writing. I can walk more than 200 metres and I told them that. However my condition since the last time I was assessed has deteriorated, I have got scoliosis and an inflamed tendon…
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pip questions
Hi, hope someone can help, both my mum and brother had there telephone assessment but my mum had her about a week before my brother did but he has now had his decision and he got the lower rate on both but my mum still has not had her decision, does this mean she has not passed. Also I hope someone can help with this one…
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Hi, my name is Bleep187! Should I tell PIP about my hospital stay?
I have been battling bowl cancer and was awarded standard rate pip last sept I had to go into hospital over Xmas last year and was in there for just under 2 months I had to have my bladder prostate and various of other organs removed with resulted in me having a 2nd stoma bag being put in so I now have 2 stoma bags instead…
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Hi, my name is Tiptop! and I have a problem DWP
Hi, nice to be here. I'm a pensioner on SP, PC and PIP. I was told (last year) that I had been awarded PIP for 10 years and would not be needed to be seen again until then. Now they are visiting me next week, Why would they need to see me? Why do they not say in the text why? They know I can't use the phone, so I can't…
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tribunal win
WWon Tribunal 27 August I won enhanced mobility 2 yr back pay my question though is if I scored 4 points in a tribunal back in 2016 question 9c overwhelming distress then had those points took away back in 2018 by a decision maker (bear in mind I then got awarded low mobility in 2020 by scoring 8 points if those points had…
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PiP Support for Under 18
I am working with a parent who needs help around the PiP their 17 year old son receives. The money he has been given is being spent inappropriately. Where can she go for advice/support?
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Pip review
My hubby got this today. Does this mean he will have an assessment? He's gone in full panic mode and just had a seizure he's so stressed. Tyia
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MM Mandatory reconsiderstion SUCCESS
Hi everyone. I just wanted to give everyone a bit of good news and also some advice. I was selected to be reviewed under the MM ruling but was told I wasn't successful. Long story short because I don't have anyone to prompt me, no family or professional help they said I didn't qualify. My point was that I don't leave my…
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Time abroad advice
Hello, I have PIP and I was planning on going to Camp America, I've never been out of the country for more than 3 weeks and I don't know what I need to do and whether I'll lose my PIP. If I go next summer I will be out of the country for between 9 to 12 weeks. I use my payments for medication and cbt but I'm really worried…