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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 new condition
Hi, I'm currently receiving daily living part of pip.. I've been suffering bad knee pains and I'm unable to walk at times.The doctors have referred me to hospital for mri scans thar won't probably happen for a few months..I received pip form today to fill out.. ok I'm unsure what to do as I have not been diagnosed yet plus…
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Loss of PIP entitlement
I lost my PIP in December of 2023 until May of 2024 and when it was reinstated my car payment was not paid. I was told all goes back to normal… Fast forward to last week, I had to return my car when i was told that I cannot have a new car because of this shortfall, to this point i had no clue about that. I'm on benefits…
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PIP ending in November, no renewal date
Hi all, I was awared PIP in 2022, it was cancer related and a MacMillan nurse filled everything in as I was in no condition to do it myself, it was put down that I had less 6 months to live, which was correct at the time, and I got a 3 year award that ends on the 3rd of November, however I'm still here! I haven't heard…
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PIP decision not matching my evidence
Hello, I recently got awarded PIP for 3.5 years. I got the highest rate for both components, but I was surprised by how they scored the mobility part. I put on my form that I can walk 20-50 meters and sent a letter from my GP saying no more than 50 meters that I used for a bus pass application. However, I think that letter…
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Advice needed
I would love some advice regarding benefit & inheritance, i could soon receive a smal amount which could send me over the £16k cutoff point, any advise? Im severly disabled receiving a joint UC claim y maximum disability paymens, PIP enhanced rate with the mobility rate used on a WAV. My partner/carer gets CA. Any advise…
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Change in Conditions and Calling to Inform PIP
Hi all I was awarded PIP for the first time back in December 2024 and since then, my mobility has worsened quite significantly so I'm considering contacting PIP for a reassessment. I'm unsure wether to do this however, as I'm worried that my payments will stop whilst they look at my assessment? I cannot risk this happening…
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Is the four point rule still coming in for new pip claims after November 2026
Hi, what changes are being brought in for new claims for pip 2026. are they still doing the new four point rule
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pip questions
Hi, hope someone can help, both my mum and brother had there telephone assessment but my mum had her about a week before my brother did but he has now had his decision and he got the lower rate on both but my mum still has not had her decision, does this mean she has not passed. Also I hope someone can help with this one…
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Pip Review
Hi I sent off my review forms after they was requested by the dwp as the end date was going to be April this year gone. They received the forms back in September last year. I did a phone call Assesment two weeks ago explaining how my health has further deteriorated etc. My question is if the dwp requested a review will I…
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Pip review - how do I renew bus pass, car and blue badge while waiting for a review to complete?
hi all My pip ends middle of next month, had usual texts saying their still reviewing it, forms sent back in March, got text Jan, needed extension for cab to help Been on pip last 6 years Read on here payment will carry on whilst in review, (for how long?)extensions for a year, etc How would I renew my blue badge ,bus pass…
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Universal credit
if I move in with my sister who works full time doesn’t claim any benefits.does this affect my universal credit Lcwrca and pips
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help with pip review
Can anyone help me with this question on the PIP review form: "Please tell us why and when these needs began." Should I keep this really simple and just state what conditions I have (e.g., I have arthritis and depression), or do I need to go into more detail about my conditions? I ask this because there is only a small…
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PIP review, changes and unhappy with original assessment
Hi, need some advice completing my review form, this brief outline of previous assessment and change of situation. Medical issues in original application Bi Polar Social Anxiety Note, diagnosed 30 years ago, never knew it was possible to claim Hip pain: On waiting list for right hip replacement, left is also deteriorating…
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PIP Reveiw Form Sent
My PIP Reveiw form was to be received on the 29th May this year. I filled in the form to the best of my ability (with copies of the form for myself) and sent it in the Freespost envelope provided on the 13th May. I did get proof of posting (just in case), but realise I should have maybe got proof of delivery aswell. I…
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Hi, my name is Kirky10015! How do I get a PIP certificate of entitlement for car tax?
hi i need a new certificate of entitlement for pip so i can be exempt from car tax
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Work Capability refused Spine Stenosis
Hi I'm looking for advice, I'm confused and fed up. I worked has a care assistant in nursing homes from the age 19 - 31, had my children then I worked then has a shop assistant which involved lifting heavy items. I have had back problems since i was 31 which my doctor said was wear and tear from caring and from pregnancy,…
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Pip runs out October 2026, when do I claim again?
I pip till oct 26 when do I claim to get it again. Both are enhanced.
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Pip face to face appointment
Hi there, just wondering if someone can give me some advice please. I have been on pip for the last few years due to poor physical and mental health. I got my review form a couple of months ago, which I filled in and returned and I have just recieved a txt this morning saying I have a face to face appointment next month…
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Journey of ADP review
Hello, I thought it might be helpful if i share the story of my son's first ADP review so others can compare and refer to it. My son was a transfer from PIP. He was awarded double enhanced in 2020 for 5 years. Covid extended that to 6 years and he wouldn't have been due a review until November 2026 on that system. However,…
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Received my PA4 assessment report — need advice
Hello. I've received my PA4 assessment report, and need advice. It recommends 8 points for daily living, and 0 for mobility. I believe this will give me Standard Daily Living for PIP, if the decision maker rubber-stamps it. However, I think I should have Enhanced Daily Living, and perhaps also Standard Mobility. So I need…
