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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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Hi
Hi are the pip changes only affect new claiments?
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Pip Renewal
Hi, my current PIP award finishes in July and I’m having a telephone assessment in 2 weeks time. I won my original case via tribunal back in 2021. In the original first claim I only received 4 points and 0 points for the relevant 2 elements. I challenged through the mandatory process but failed leaving with the same…
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PIP Telephone Review Advice
I have my telephone appointment tomorrow morning at 9.00 am for my review after having to go through a mandatory reconsideration followed by tribunal to be awarded the higher element for both daily living and mobility. I am absolutely dreading it. I received a telephone call today to confirm my appointment tomorrow and…
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PIP COC
Hi All I was currently on standard rates of PIP but my health deteriorated and upon medical advice, I reported this change to PIP. I wasn’t aware this triggers basically a new claim but I was prepared to undertake such a gruelling process in order for me to be completely transparent with PIP. This was early February - the…
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Hi are the over state pensioners affected due to the timms review
Hi are the over state pensioners affected due to the timms review
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so last week
so was moving from pip to adult disability payment asked for any changes i moved house told dwp but not adp lucky that adp had bad back log it took them a year to stop my adp so called reported no change health just my address did my review over phone asp has restared :D
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DWP has no record of call?
I have been waiting for a date for a PIP tribunal for well over a year now. I have late diagnosed autism and anxiety. This morning I missed a call from the following number: 0800 023 2635. According to Money Helper this is the legit phone number for DWP. I then received an sms from DWP: "We tried to call you about your…
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Means-testing PIP
I thought this possibility had gone away until I saw this on B&W. I don't know whether it's genuine or someone seeking to scare the vulnerable. EDIT: More than a rumour. I would have no income whatsoever: @Albus_Scope @Holly_Scope
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Degenerative spinal stenosis
I have been experiencing severe stenosis due to the disc between L4 and L5 vertebrae no longer exists. The DWP pip assessment though says that I do not qualify for the mobility aspect of PIP, even though I cannot walk and have to use a wheelchair. Go figure.
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Hi, my name is Debc67! Call from case manager. Is this normal?
Hi all,I had a phone call on Friday from a case manager,she asked me had i been in prison,care home or abroad in last 28 days,which i answered no,shethen asked could i manage a lump sum, i said yes, Im at the mandatory reconsideration stage,i asked have i been awarded pip & she said i should get a letter in 7/ 10 days,i…
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Had my tribunal on 15th May and still no decision notice?
hello, I had a tribunal hearing for PIP on the 15th of May. It was in relation to the law change regarding social support. They told me at the end of the hearing that they were ruling in my favour and to expect a letter in a couple of weeks. Well no such letter has arrived, so I rang the pip line and they said they haven’t…
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DLA TO PIP - ESA to Universal Credit
I just wondered if anyone knows when those of us who have an indefinite award of DLA will be asked to claim for PIP? I have heard that this might not happen until April 2028, but if so where does that leave my managed migration of ESA to Universal Credit? (which is currently going through? Does it effect the health element…
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Mandatory reconsideration
Hi all again.I spoke to someone again at pip and asked them my next payment date and amount.By my calculations I'm getting enhanced back on both.They are now seeing how much back dated money I'm getting.
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adp
hello does any one no the time on review for adp on high rate but same has stayed much the same from the award been worried sick any help would be good
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Text form Independent assessment services
Received text from Independent assessment services Hello from Independent Assessment Services. We conduct Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments for the Department for Work and Pensions DWP. This is for information purposes only, to let you know that we are managing your PIP assessment. We will look at the…
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Dwp telephone call.
Morning all.Hope everyone is doing well.I had a telephone call this morning from a lady at dwp about my mandatory reconsideration claim.First all she asked me security questions and who I bank with,stating about back pay going into my account.She seemed lovely I explained how my condition and my health has changed since 4…
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PIP renewal, paper assessment
Recently sent in PIP renewal by paper, no assessment so decision based on evidence provided. I am appealing under MR, so no PA4 as no assessment, asked for Statement of reasons, apparently they don't have that, asked to speak to Manager, she said no Statement of Reasons and...rules have changed and they aren't required to…
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PIP Tribunal not allowed and bad experience
Hi, I applied for PIP in June 2023 and just had my Tribunal date last week after DWP refused my appeal. I suffer from anxiety, breathlessness, and migraines as well as fatigue, and pains. I was awarded 6 points for daily living and 4 for mobility. The minimum I can say is that this tribunal day was a disaster. The appeal…
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Pip review text
Hi all. Just wondering if anyone can give me advice. My pip review started in March of this year my current award runs out in November. Had the usual "we have received your pip form" now just had a text this morning."we still have your Pip form and will be progressing your review as soon as we can.you may still need an…
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PIP Appeal - New Claim?
I used to receive PIP, but after reassessment Capita/DWP decided my progressive conditions have improved and so I wasn't entitled to the benefit anymore. I appealed the decision and have just received the letter for my tribunal hearing. At the top it says 'PIP New Claims Appeal'. Is this terminology correct, or do I need…
