Before I ring next week and get my report sent out to me, I need to ask a question about (at the moment) a hypothetical question.
Last year I was overpaid my ESA payments due to a lapse in payments and my husband starting full time employment - I did phone the DWP and tell them he was starting work etc but the “advisor” never put it on the system!!
Now I’m not in receipt of any benefits, my question is about potential PIP backpay as I applied back in November so hoping I’ll be awarded what I’m entitled to. Will this money be sent to the DWP debt management team to clear the debt? 

Also, does it matter that my ESA claim stopped in October and I applied for PIP in the November so they don’t overlap at all?
Really hope that makes sense and someone can advise me! 

If someone could advise please? Thanks.

Ok so my pip appeal was 12/4/21 but caught me off guard today 7/4/21.. no idea what happened but I booked the 12th off work. 

My appeal was adjourned for the following reasons, lack of support from GP surgery. An because I was in work and sitting in my car for the appeal.

I’ve been asking my GP surgery for supporting evidence for pip since Nov2020 and I have only received a medical summary. Since asking for support with pip, my GP surgery has fully stopped helping me. I did send my appeal all the GP surgery responses. Probably the reason for the adjournment.

I only really spoken with the judge. He is writing me a letter to give to the GP surgery, but I’ve changed surgery since. He also suggested that I need a welfare officer to compile all my evidence so it makes sense. 

Dwp response was that I’m lying, fabricated illnesses and know to much about mental health issues. My meds have been stable so my condition is.

I’m on the adult autism waiting list, but the judge wants more information. What can I give? I’ve been referred by mental health and passed the asd assessment and made the waiting list. Last text I received was saying I’m on the waiting list and it’s upto 18mths

My medication has been all over the place, I’m confused where dwp have got there information from? I’ve upped to a max dose and tapped on to a different pill,  venlafaxine 

im so confused and scared. It means a lot to me

I’ve received my report back from my pip assessment. I scored 0 points for planning and following journeys.

The assessor only asked if I could take her to the local shop and I said I would know the way to the shop and back but couldn’t go without my husband as it would cause me to much anxiety due to being worried I would fall or have an asthma attack.  She has therefore decided that means I can plan and follow a route unaided reliably and on the majority of days.  She never asked if I could go to an unfamiliar route.

She has put she considered a higher descriptor but because my anxiety is related to my physical health that, that’s not considered within the remit of this descriptor.

So my question is does it matter the reason I have the severe anxiety, surely not being able to follow any route because of anxiety should cover one of the descriptors? 

BTW I sent evidence from my psychologist that states my anxiety has aspects of health anxiety, acrophobia and panic.

I’m still waiting for my decision letter but getting all evidence together and writing my supporting statements ready for a MR incase the case manager goes by the report.

I feel I should have been awarded enchanted living and standard mobility too. 

Obviously awaiting the decision letter and report so I can see where the points have been added and missed off, but wanted to ask advice here in the meantime. 

If you only go out once or twice a month and with someone because of anxiety and depression and you can't go on buses etc what descriptor would you satisfy? I stay at home most of the time. The descriptors for mobility are really confusing me.

many thanks in advance

It feels like it’s been forever and I’m being ignored!!