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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 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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Hi everyone
Could anyone please shed some light on the following? "one of the types of cases that should not require a face to face is claimants with cardiorespiratory conditions such as severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)" Thank you in advance. 👍️
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10 years award in 2017
hello all I'm looking for a bit of advice with the changes announced recently…. Awarded 10 year 2017 after visiting a face to face appointment from moving to PIP from DLA awarded enhanced both care and mobility for ongoing period what happens when the 10 years comes to end, just so long since all this started up and just…
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Reassessment call back
i had another call back about another assessment What are peoples experiences about this My last assessment was over two hours
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I’m crushed 😞 PIP zero points
Hello everyone. I applied in March. I had my telephone assessment 4 weeks ago. I asked for my report and it came today. I got zero points from the nurse who took the assessment. I am autistic. I also have Marfans syndrome. I was diagnosed age 46 as autistic. The report states I mask incredibly well. This results in…
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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 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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What will happen to existing PIP claiments, will they get payments until timms fully reviewed pip?
What will happen to the exsisting pip claiments thats already on pip after the welfere reform? Would they carry on getting their payments until timms fully reviewed the pip system?
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Bad news for existing PIP claimants ?
The concession that existing PIP recipients wont be subject to new PIP rules was obviously dropped along with the proposed 4 point rule, but for existing claimants that could be bad news. The Government have said they are going to change the PIP descriptors, points etc and just because they have agreed to 'consult' doesn't…
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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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Hi, my name is EamonPennyErica! How long does it take to get an ADP decision?
I'm 68 and have been transferred over to ADP since March, light touch review started on the 9th April. Sent the form back, how long does it take for a decision and what are the percentage rates of success as I'm on enhanced for both.
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Mistake on DLA form
Looking for a bit of advice. I sent my daughters DLA renewal forms back today. I did a full day in a diary form including night time of a day whilst she was on her period to show how much extra support she needs at these times. I included an extra night time page for a day she wasn’t on her period to show her care needs on…
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PIP Telephone Assessment - Using RelayUK
The Health Assessment Advisory Service, who do the assessments, have acknowledged my request for Reasonable Adjustment (using Relay UK), which has been refused twice now, as they have stated they haven't got the ability to use Relay UK - I believe this is nonsense, and have made it clear several times that Relay UK is…
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I take it, it's a no!
Hi all I called the DWP today for an update on a new pip claim. The guy told me a decision had been made yesterday, he couldn't tell me what, but a letter has gone out in the post. I assume based on this, I haven't been awarded as most people get a text message, and when they call the DWP, get an automated message with…
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Hi, my name is louise01! . I got my tribunal date and so scared as im not good answering questions..
Hi need advice. I got my tribunal date and so scared as im not good answering questions. I suffer from fibromyalgia, bad depression and anxiety. I phoned up and said i was getting worse to my last claim, so they did a phoncall and they took my mobilty off me. So i took it further so now in court. Dwp did offer me back on…
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Received this from my local MP
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Pip up for renew
hi Have had my renew forms months back and had claim extended for 12 months presumably because of being busy Have had an inform you only text from Serco health assessment advisory service saying they are handling my renew My question is if I receive a face to face appointment am I able to request phone consult as the…
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Possibility of backdating from 2010-2016
Hello everyone, Hope You all doing well. Got a question if anyone ever tried or been successful in backdating their PIP (think it was DLA at that time ) back to over 10 years +. After hearing and seeing cases backdating from 2016 getting awarded PIP/DLA ,decided to try getting back what is mine. Since losing my job to…
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Backdated PIP
Hello, Ive had PIP for 4 years (standard on both) and had my telephone assessment review on 3/6/25. Ive just received a phone call from a manager to confirm a couple of questions and she confirmed that I have now been awarded enhanced for both and will receive 2 years backdated pay as my conditions have deteriorated. My…
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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…
