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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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Read me: PIP frequently asked questions
You can find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about personal independence payment on Scope's dedicated PIP frequently asked questions page.
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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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Now i am even more confused
Had my review last week over the telephone after waiting nearly 14 months for this I called pip earlier today to ask for the assors report and she said she would get it sent out to me. Then i asked if she knew how long it would be for a decsion on the review and this surprised me as she said well not until july as this is…
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What payment method does pip use ?
Good morning Does anyone know what payment method pip use for back pay ? And how long it takes ? Do they use Bacs ? Or another method ... Most likely be by carrier pigeon I know the wheels turn slow at the dwp but any slower they will stop ...
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Speculation about government changes for PIP..
First the pensioners, then the farmers, today we hear of possible nationwide poweroutages and tonight this… Whilst some things do need a look at with "Pip" the record labour have recently (Tories aint perfect either) tells me this could be brutal cuts.
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PIP Review
My pip award finishes in September 2025. Three years after it was awarded. Today I received a text saying pip review paperwork had been sent. I was expecting it so nothing unusual there. A couple of questions which I expect a lot of people already ask. I have no changes and a couple of additions, should I write no change…
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PIP due today?
Good morning🙂 My PIP was paid on 24th December (few days earlier I believe) I was expecting it today but it hasn’t been paid in. Anyone else had this?
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PIP - Back Payments
Dear all, Does anyone know if there are written rules regarding back payments? In my case, I had standard rate and following lots of fractures I notified DWP, completed a new 'How your disability affects you form', went through another assessment and the rate was changed to enhanced rate. The change was not backdated. Does…
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Mandatory Reconsideration
Anyone else! Physically and mentally drained with the whole process!! I've received the " we have all the information we need to be able to decide " letter today! Dated 12th December 2024, I'm not sure what's going on as my claim has been with the MR dept since 18/21st November, my assessment was completely flawed and had…
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Change of circumstances backpay
Hello all, I’m just wondering if I report a change of circumstances, and I get awarded a higher rate, would it be back paid to the date I rang up? Or would I just get the higher amount from then going forward. Thanks.
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PIP Review Capita
I have been claiming pip for over 3 years now, I get standard daily living and enhanced mobility which I have a car on the mobility scheme When I fist applied for pip I was unsuccessful went all the way to tribunal and lost. After a few years I reapplied for pip but didn't get any points but still took it to tribunal which…
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Dear ATOS - original prose from 2017...
I just thought I'd share this.. Written in 2017… After the most ridiculously inaccurate report from them ever.. Dear ATOS, thank you for curing me. When we met, I discovered that the pea sized kidney in my body was suddenly working, it must be true, you told me so. But it only works twice a week, presumably taking long…
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Single sided deafness. Do anyone know where I stand with this when it comes to renewing my PIP?
I've recently suffered from sudden hearing loss in my one ear. Its a profound loss so an hearing aid won't help and I'm not eligible for a CI because i have moderate hearing in my good ear. I'm struggling from really bad Tinnitus and voice distortion on top of a severe one sided feeling loss. It's impacted me physically…
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Medium Priority?
Hi, on reading a SAR for a friend there's an Added note "Medium Priority" in the PIP Paperwork, could anyone elaborate please she's on Enhanced for both Components & had paper based assessments for both initial application 2019 and review 2022 as there's Cognitive & Engaging issues, Wondering if there's any significance,…
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Advice Needed: Universal Credit & PIP While Returning to Education
Hi everyone at SCOPE, I’m currently receiving the maximum Personal Independence Payment (PIP) at the enhanced rate for both mobility and daily living due to my disability. I’m planning to return to education either this September (2025) or the following year, and I’m really excited about taking this step forward. When I…
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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…
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Your PIP review is complete, DWP text
Hi all, well today I received a message from the DWP relating to my PIP review. "Your PIP review is complete. You should receive your decision letter in 2 weeks. Once you receive your letter, contact us if you have any questions. Do not call before you get the letter as we will not be able to tell you the decision. Please…
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Pip backpay change of circumstances
hi bit of a weird question I was receiving standard mobility but my condition worsened drastically. It worsened in around April/may 2024 and then again in September 2024. I submitted change of circumstances call on the 8th October and was sent forms etc. then I had my assessment in December and decision 20 Jan for enhanced…
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Good news today
Hi everyone I've been waiting over a year for a re assessment and today got a txt to say my review was complete without an assesment and ive rang and spoke to pip and I get the same amount till 2029. Great news I was so worried about it. I only get the low amount and no mobility but it helps me alot.
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Disability concessions.
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone can tell me how I would go about using a disabilty concession. Eg london zoo, Hampton court etc I know they provide a concession hut not sure how to fo about arranging tickets. Any info would be great.
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Hi, my name is LisaV! Had a text saying a decision has been made, any ideas what it means?
Hi All, Please can someone help?! I have been told on the phone that a decision has been made for my PIP claim, on the 4/12/24! However i have not received any texts since 29/11/24 when they said they have no made a decision?! Does this mean the decision is one of a rejection?! The other question is, if it is a good…
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PIP decision explanation/Mandatory Reconsideration Notice
Hi folks I have MS and have been awarded basic rate mobility scoring 10/12 points for moving around. I have not received enough points for daily living as I only received 6 points. I thought I had described my difficulties much better but obviously not. Any advice appreciated. Do I ring and ask for a full report? Can I ask…
