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DWP confirms it is increasing the automatic extension period of existing PIP awards awaiting review
The DWP has confirmed that with effect from 6 September 2022 it is increasing the automatic extension period of existing PIP awards awaiting review from 3 months to up to 12 months and will do this 35 days before their end date. It is said that the longer extension period will "provide greater certainty for claimants" and…
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DWP PIP videos
These may help some (4 videos) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - An overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0zNOyxtF94&list=PLeysxjNpEPy8Y73-Ywm7OeAGjFc1Xc-It&index=1&pp=iAQB Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - How you can claim PIP…
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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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Odd pip text...
Hi Im new here applied for pip over a year ago got turned down. Did a MR got turned down for that. The original capita assessment went on for 2.5 hours I mean...Really! So after being evicted "Non fault RHW16" I put in for an appeal. Called them a couple of weeks ago and was told I was looking at the end of do march 2025.…
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PIP Re-Assessment
This morning I received my award letter following my re-assessment, I use to receive standard rate of both Daily Living & Mobility. The original date of the re-assessment was April 24, however this was extended to July 25, I actually had a telephone assessment 23/01/25. I have now been awarded standard living and enhanced…
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Spending Pip
hi everyone I get high rate pip for both and I need to use it to do something that’ll help my MH . I want to learn how to draw and paint art , I think it might help calm my mind and anxiety. I found a private art teacher who charges £40ph and I’d like to go twice a week so would cost me £80 a week , do you think this would…
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pip pregnant
hi can women who not disabled get pip? say she pregnant and getting stitch be hard for her to do things around household like getting dress or making food etc if your women you understand what I mean so I have to look after all time so can they get pip and I get carer allowance??
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Hi, my name is spursfan!
I'm a new member here...and felt compelled to comment on the PiP procedure when being a pensioner…
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PIP called to verify address but I'm homeless
I receive pip. I was staying with my friend for a while but moved on I’m homeless. She returned a letter to pip unbeknown to me. Pip called and said they had a letter returned could I verify my address I gave her address. What can I do and/or what will happen Any advice gratefully received Thank you
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Pip renewal
Can I ask for advice I have received assessors report for pip renewal I have fibromyalgia, dislocation shoulder injury left me with limited movement in right arm and bad mental health I was on enhanced for both parts after tribunal jump forward and now assessment report says advised standard on both I don't agree with the…
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PIP supporting evidence
Just sending off a PIP renewal. Do I enclose supporting evidence or send it separately?
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Pip random phone call
Hi I made a claim for pip, I claimed in 2022 but was turned down so its my second time applying. Yesterday, i received a call from an 0800 number but didn't answer it. I then received a text from dwp saying they had tried to contact me regarding my pip claim and that they would ring me today between 9am and 12pm. A lady…
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PIP review not CAPITA
I had a text today telling me my PIP review was being handled by the Health Assessment Advisory Service. My original PIP assessment was done by CAPITA (which was not good). I'm wondering if anyone what people's experience has been with HAAS compared to CAPITA? For reference: Review documents for me went back beginning of…
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Pip decision
Hello is there someone on here that can please help me? Back in 20216 I broke my foot in a work injury and been medication ever since as I now suffer from chronic pain in my foot this led me down hill as I got depressed and anxious and been on medication for 8 years for both they on the highest MGs of both and IV never ask…
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road tax reduction for lower PIP
Hi my better half receives the low rate of PIP,just wondering if she would be elegible for the reduction in road tax…..50% would be helpful …..any help appreciated ..thx
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Worried I messed up my PIP review assessment call
I had my Capita call today for my review after doing a lot of prep beforehand and putting together a detailed review form with a lot of supporting evidence. I think overall I didn't answer things too poorly but I have anxiety and brainfog so found it difficult. The one place I know for sure I messed up was on the mobility…
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Supported or not supported?
i just read my pip assesors report and it says supported or not supported ???
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if not awarded PIP, can i claim again after a year
Hi, does anyone know if oenis allowed to claim again PIP if the claim had not been awarded. thank you
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Paper based pip assessment
can anyone help me understand a paper bases pip assessment. I had a telephone assessment a few weeks ago and they rang me and told me that I would be reassessed as they didn’t have enough information… I went on to have a meltdown on the phone and disconnected the call. then they rang me back and offered me a paper based…
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Pip assessment to decision
Evening everyone, So I recently had my change of circumstances assessment telephone call, I was in receipt of pip at standard rate for both elements. I'm just wondering if anyone knows the approximate time for assessors report to making a decision. I'm pretty sure they can't take my award away, but you always have that…
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PIP mandatory reconsideration letter, outside the 13 month allowance
Hi, I missed the deadline (the 13 month window🤦♀️) to submit my pip mandatory reconsideration by a month, is it worth posting it anyway? I have several extenuating circumstances that prevented me from submitting the letter and pack of evidence sooner. I have called Pip and they suggested starting a new claim but I can’t…
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Tribunal This Week
Hi Everyone, I have been a long-time lurker and have finally joined in a last minute bid for advice in preparation for my son's PIP Tribunal, which is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. My son is 26 years old and has a diagnosis of ADHD, anxiety, IBS and is currently awaiting an assessment for autism. He has significant…
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ADHD pip refused
Hi everyone and Happy new year. Just got the letter we've been waiting for this morning regarding my husbands ADHD Pip application. This was declined which we kind of expected tbh as this seems to be the way it goes for most people however to have scored zero on every point is just staggering. Their decision seemed to…
