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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 review confused
Hi NNot sure if anyone can advice or help but my partner received a text a few days ago saying pip review decision complete will receive a letter normally within 2 weeks I did see if you rang the pip helpline you can sometimes tell if pip will.continue of they tell you next payment amount I did then ring the helpline and…
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Change of drs surgeries and informing PIP
HHello Everyine I last posted about changing my drs surgeries This took place yesterday probably over the past week as yesterday in got a new medical card with a new GPS name in it. This morning I rang that new surgery and they confirmed I am on their practice now. So I then phoned pip... April many questions I could've…
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Getting my head round PIP, Total Hip Replacement, Change of Circs or not!
Hi Poppy & All, Please bear with me whilst I try & explain. I have read every post I can find regarding the title of post! I am sure I have now got full understanding of when a 'change of circs' is not a change of circs. I need confirmation of my thinking, please. As briefly as poss, 2000/01 Lymphoma & chemo side effects…
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have the PIP Assessment Recording guidelines changed?
Howdy all! o/ hopped in here as I have browsed these forums many times and got some very good information in the past and present :) While I was not registered and just lurking I appreciate the expertise and experience people have shared on here. As the title says, I am trying to find out if the guidelines have changed or…
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Assessment report
hi all Had phone assessment last week, lot of people say ask for your report Has it helped people getting report before decision? Does it help guessing your outcome? Or was it more stressful? So ask for report, wait for decision? Thanks
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Motobility
I have a terminal illness so I’m never getting any better just worse among other illnesses and problems such as I need a operation on my spine and disc my hands and knees suffer with arthritis which means sooner or later I will have to be driven around or have a adapted vehicle I have copd and asthma which prevents me from…
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What Discounts And Free Help Is Available With Pip
I am on PIP, and struggling due to all the extra costs with my health getting worse. I am just wondering what extra help and discounts is available on PIP. I know about the waterside scheme and companion tickets. Just wondering if there is any other help available
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Assessment
hi Had my phone assessment yesterday morning, lasted hour and a half! Got text 1 hour later to say “The health professional has sent us their report, allow 2-6 weeks I know she said she was typing as questions were being answered, is that quick to send it off, good/bad I know Dwp sent questionare month before , sent/logged…
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Do I need to inform dla of another Diagnosis or can it wait?
My son has just been diagnosed with Autism.I am so anxious about informing Dla incase they stop his current claim so can I just wait until his claim is up to renewed in a couple of years and let them know then?.His needs are still the same so he doesn't need or qualify for a higher rate so its just the diagnosis that's…
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Follow the money from my EsaCredit for carers
Credit for careers my partner think that he paying me out of his pip for me to be his careers and I he said that the careers allowance I get I got to give it him because he said that money for him
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MobilityCertificate
I lost my Mobility certificateEnhance to apply for a vehicle on pip how can I get a new one
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Hi, my name is Chtissie2603! Should I update PIP on my health or wait until review?
Hi, im thinking about updating new changes in my mobilty for PIP. I have had a lot of falls with pictures taken with results of deep cut bruises and blood. Im not sure if I should in case I lose the lowest amount I get. I did not get any points for mobilty but changes in my health shows I should get it. I have been getting…
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Phone number
Am I going mad or is there a way to check next payment of PIP? I'm sure I've used it before but I can't find the option to press on 08001214433
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Pip video tribunal
well my tribunal is now less than a week away, Monday 13th to be exact. My tribunal is by video link and I think I have done my best to prepare and good evidence has been submitted etc does anyone have any solid advice for me to make sure that I present myself in the best possible position for a successful outcome?
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Back pay
if pip was ending September, review forms were sent in March as requested, assessment done October, if there’s back pay, would it be from March , or assessment? Thanks
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pip question - has my PIP review started before it was due?
Hello I hope someone can help me. My pip is up for renewal in October 2025. I received the forms for renewal in Feb 2025 i filled them and sent them off in April. I received 2 general messages one saying "We have received your PIP review form. We may contact you for more information or you may need an assessment with a…
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PIP decision without assessment 😯
Hi guys. I need to vent a bit. My current PIP decision ends in March 2026,but I received a renewal form to fill out in July of this year. Today I received a text message saying my review is complete and that I'll receive a decision letter within two weeks. I've been on PIP since 2019 and have always had an assessment…
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How long are reviews taking atm?
just recieved my review form for PIP today how long will it take after i send the form back to hear back roughly? is it still 8-12+ months?
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Review
I have just received a text from dwp(maximus) for a phone assessment 24 oct I have posted before along with others on timescales I sent back my forms in March, in September it was renewed for a year, roughly about 7 months for assessment My first award 2019 was for standard on both 2022 was standard daily(10pts!) enhanced…
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Hi, my name is ripped_off_by_mother! Mother is holding onto my PIP payments
My mother has been holding onto my pip payments and I'm only getting what amounts to basic esa
