PIP, DLA, and AA — Scope | Disability forum https://forum.scope.org.uk/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:27:40 +0000 en PIP, DLA, and AA — Scope | Disability forum Care Summary Record https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112462/care-summary-record Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:07:09 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA UrbanPigeon 112462@/discussions
I have recently requested a print out of my Care Summary Record for a PIP claim. Before I requested it my brother/carer had to help me sort out my records because my local GP Surgery decided that my ongoing diagnosed problems needed amending. They decided to put some of them in the significant past section when they should have been left in the active and ongoing section. So after a few days and a visit to the Doctor we managed to produce a Care Summary Record that should be suitable for the PIP claim. My question is will it be ok just to use the first two pages showing my diagnosed problems and medication. We have twelve pages to this Care Summary Record and we are a bit concerned about whether the DWP will ask questions about the other ten pages. We have nothing to hide its just we don't want to add any insignificant information that will add bulk to the claim pack.

Thank you :smile:
]]> PIP review question - what if? https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112453/pip-review-question-what-if Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:27:39 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA bluefox 112453@/discussions
1. What do you do if inbetween the time waiting for your review to be reviewed you have a change of circumstances in the sense that your pain has now been treated for example? Will they disregard the original form, or will you have to do another form on top of the initial review form?

2. I have had issues around using alcohol to self-medicate my mental health issues but I can't help but worry this is going to go against me. I use alcohol for anxiety and depression but I'm also diagnosed with ASD/ADHD and these two can sometimes make you use alcohol or so I've been told by the psychiatrist. Am I going to be doomed to apply?
]]> Pip tribunal can I contact pip to tell them something https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112451/pip-tribunal-can-i-contact-pip-to-tell-them-something Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:42:41 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA busyMum16 112451@/discussions
I’m currently awaiting for DWP to respond to tribunal, I had an unexpected phone call from pip earlier asking if I had anything else to add to my claim before they respond to the tribunal ( due to blind panic I said no but I do) 

could I contact pip and add what o wanted to tell them or is it to late on the process now? 
]]> Adp change of circumstance https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/109989/adp-change-of-circumstance Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:09:02 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA dafuzz 109989@/discussions Email address for DWP https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112452/email-address-for-dwp Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:19:53 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA matthewkevin84 112452@/discussions Pip reivw https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112458/pip-reivw Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:26:23 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA ella1992 112458@/discussions PIP refused after Review! https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/110566/pip-refused-after-review Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:06:21 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA sticks72 110566@/discussions I am absolutely at my wits end!
I have just had a letter saying, after review my pip cannot be awarded any more!
please can someone advise me how to go on further please to try and get this decision upturned!
it is an absolute joke! But no one here is laughing. 
Thankyou   
]]> PIP TELEPHONE CONSULTATION https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112003/pip-telephone-consultation Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:46:30 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA cat6873 112003@/discussions ADULT DISABILTY BENEFIT SCOTLAND https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112436/adult-disabilty-benefit-scotland Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:30:21 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA jimhamiltonuka 112436@/discussions ]]> Tribunal ready to list? https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112419/tribunal-ready-to-list Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:19:40 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA tbird 112419@/discussions How long have people waited for a tribunal date after being told this?]]> Lwcra payment query https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112415/lwcra-payment-query Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:37:18 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA spetty88 112415@/discussions ]]> PIP review awards seemingly being made without asking for up to date evidence. https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112434/pip-review-awards-seemingly-being-made-without-asking-for-up-to-date-evidence Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:15:24 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA 2oldcodgers 112434@/discussions When I was forced onto PIP from DLA (High Care & Mobility) back in 2017 I completed the claim form the best way I could. The result was that I failed to get any points - so no PIP for me!

I then decided to challenge the decision on the basis that I have not got improved mobility and still need care at the same level as it was for DLA. Yes I know that they are both different benefits assessed in different ways.

Anyhow with the help of my GP he wrote a report covering all of the PIP descriptors pointing out the evidence that was held at the surgery.

I went from my high DLA award to nothing for PIP then to Enhanced for both  for 3 years.

Then in 2019 I received a letter from the DWP telling me that my PIP had been reviewed and that it would stay the same but for a further 10 years.

How was this possible given my PIP history and having no up to date evidence?

Under the 'soft touch' in 2029 surely they would not just base a decision on evidence from 2017?

The reason I ask is it good that I continue to gather relevant evidence from now until 2029 when my award is up for another review - how would they know if there has been any improvement?]]> PIP https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112399/pip Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:33:43 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA destinymoon 112399@/discussions PIP RENEWAL AWARD?!?! Still waiting https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/95624/pip-renewal-award-still-waiting Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:44:09 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA BsMom 95624@/discussions
 I had the PIP extension last year and my award claim renewal date was March 2022.
I sent it off 1st class recorded singed for and Guaranteed next day delivery, as I usually do every 2-4 years however….. 

I have not received a new award yet Or any letters about it.
 I have receive a text message on 10th August saying they will progressing with the review as soon as they can but it’s been 6months nearly!!

 For a new claim you would expect 8-15 months but not a simple straightforward review. 
The usual turn around is 4-8weeks!.

I have got to call them soon to change my address .,.,.,
          Will this change my position in the waiting to be processed queue ?? 

—Has anyone else been waiting this long?

—Have you received your review, how long did it take?

—Has anyone else been waiting ages then had to call with a change of circumstances??? —Did this extend the waiting time??
]]> Letter from PIP https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/109400/letter-from-pip Sat, 26 Aug 2023 12:56:19 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA Rickster 109400@/discussions Pip appeal https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/111976/pip-appeal Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:01:10 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA river123 111976@/discussions Tribuneral https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/111928/tribuneral Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:43:08 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA Jon7777777 111928@/discussions
If a person scored 3 points can the tribuneral disagree with the dwp and remove them, and can they do the opposite add points add  for descriptors you thought you would not get, for example if a person stated they could dress their upper body and received no points could the courts based on evidence decide they could and award points, so in theory are the courts actually looking at what you say oelr are they evaluating the whole thing as if they were accessing it so if a mistake was made by a claimant they would correct that mistake thank u ]]> Pip follow up call https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112409/pip-follow-up-call Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:43:23 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA rj123456 112409@/discussions
Is this a good sign? 
]]> Confusing and lengthy process https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/111794/confusing-and-lengthy-process Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:49:12 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA jo0911 111794@/discussions
I’m new here. Hope everyone is okay?
I’m hoping for some insight into my process and opinion on what may be happening?
I applied for PIP on 21/06/23 using a disability advice charity. I had a telephone assessment on 09/08/23, then a letter later in August to say they had the information needed to make a decision. In the meantime my surname had changed and they wrote to me in September to ask about that, I replied by letter then in October they wrote to ask for documentation to verify my surname change which was posted back on the same day. I have called several times and have been told my claim is still under review. They had the information from my application and assessment in August though to make a decision. I still have no update (today is 09/11/23). Does this sound familiar at all? I just have no context as to what is happening here. Thank you. ]]> Pip tribunal https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112390/pip-tribunal Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:47:59 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA Baileyboy74 112390@/discussions Further medical evidence https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112405/further-medical-evidence Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:41:45 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA Nellanoo92 112405@/discussions Pip ask my doctor for more medical evidence befor they make a decision 

has anyone hade this if so how long after did you wait for a decision?

And why are they asking for more further medical Evidence is this something to worry about? 

Thanks all 😁
]]> PiP and universal credit https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112396/pip-and-universal-credit Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:00:16 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA kay14 112396@/discussions Hi, my name is maursie! I am thinking of applying for attendance allowance, any advice? https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112012/hi-my-name-is-maursie-i-am-thinking-of-applying-for-attendance-allowance-any-advice Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:50:33 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA maursie 112012@/discussions Pip changes https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112401/pip-changes Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:40:01 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA bi786 112401@/discussions report change can you keep your award 

if nothings changed I still use aid an points stay same standard living 

but I walk 20 -50 metres unaided know but.  Before was most days using aid to walk  20-50 metres

When they say  walk 20-50 metres

do they mean. You can only walk 20-50 metres during the day  or can you walk on good day hundred or more metres but can’t walk 20-50 agin or repeadetly 

Can some one explain 20-50 metres aided an unaided examples thanks ]]> Tribunal successful https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112384/tribunal-successful Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:55:28 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA evc17 112384@/discussions Pip report a change https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112389/pip-report-a-change Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:42:25 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA bi786 112389@/discussions
Pip reported a change in health said they sending form out

Anyone kno what form they send 
is it like review form ?

Or like the one we filled in when we first done pip application ?

what happens next do they assess the form decision makers or does it go to assessment also how long does pip report change application take 


]]> PIP https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112393/pip Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:14:41 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA Edwards77 112393@/discussions Phone call. https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112377/phone-call Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:11:48 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA Strawberry1 112377@/discussions Telephone pip assesment complete https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112297/telephone-pip-assesment-complete Sat, 25 Nov 2023 09:43:04 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA pip12345 112297@/discussions
I had my telephone assesment yesterday. I told the advisor that the call will be recorded.

Her stance and tone was very neutral. I told her all the information she wants to know has been provided in writing and to avoid repeat asking as I have social anxiety. She said she still needs to go through everything. I was in the call for a total of 1 hour and 20 minutes. 

Her questions were blatantly framed to try and find inconsistencies in description activities and was trying to catch me out. Very witty and jumpy from one topic to another. 

One thing I learned from this whole process is to write down every anticipated question and answer and send it to DWP. 
1) as it's provided in writing they will avoid repeat asking
2) as you've wrote it down you can provide the answer from memory more easily without being caught off guard.

In the end she just said she will write the report now and send the report to DWP. She said the decision letter will have everything I need. 

Now I'm trying to decode this, does it mean everything I need to know how to appeal? Or everything I need.l, meaning all the help I need? Only time will tell but your thoughts would help my anxious waiting.]]> Pip review affecting other benefits https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112371/pip-review-affecting-other-benefits Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:27:57 +0000 PIP, DLA, and AA peachypie 112371@/discussions