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Timms Review on PIP - Interim Report (Links Included)
The Interim Report has been released this afternoon. I have added the main report links below: The Timms PIP Interim Report The Timms PIP Interim Report - Easy Read Timms Review: interim report - Large Print There are other supporting documents on the website which can be found here: Timms Review of Personal Independence…
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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: What is Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and who is eligible?
What is PIP? Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit designed to help with the extra costs resulting from disability or long-term ill health. To quote from the official government website, “you must have a long-term condition or disability and face difficulties with ‘daily living’ or getting around (and) you must…
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How long do you have to wait
i was awarded PIP last year 2017 I had review paperwork come through May 2018 I've done all the face to face etc they say they have all the info to make a decision it's now been 6 months since I first applied and 6 weeks from the letter saying they had all the info. How long does it takes this is getting ridiculous
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Questions about my appeal
Hope someone can help me with this. So I appealed my PIP claim to the the appeals tribunal and I was sent a txt saying the DWP had until 26/06/26 to respond by sending me a copy and sending one to the court but they have not. So the question is do I have to contact the tribunal and tell them I have not received a response…
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Pip assessment report
Hi its me again. I had my phone assessment on 10 august and dwp recieved my report on 11 august and I requested it on same day and recieved it today. Can someone help me that how does this works. Preparing food ; e Washing and bathing ; e Managing toilet needs or incontinence; b Dressing and undressing ; d Moving around ; e
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PIP light touch review.
Hello, I am an appointee for my daughter. 10+ years ago she was moved from DLA to PIP, this resulted in a reduction in benefits. She received 8 points in communication and no other points. I did try an over the phone mandatory reconsideration after reading the assessors report but got nowhere. I did not go through with an…
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Pip phone assessment - asked about budgeting
So I had my phone assessment during this the assessor said you've ticked no on the question about budgeting and money decisions - she said but I'm going to ask dose your son help with that to, now before I could reply she said I think I know the answer to this - my reply was yes he does actually help he has to check I've…
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Pip entitlement certificate
Hi I just checked my pip entitlement certificate and date on it is 12 august. I had my assessment on 10 august. Is that possible that i have been awarded? If it is correct then why the award is till march 2027! I don’t understand. Very confused.
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PIP claimants invited to test Timms review recommendations
Just sharing this from the Benefits and Work site https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/pip-claimants-invited-to-test-timms-review-recommendations
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Decision maker phone call after mandatory reconsideration request
Hi, I'm just looking for abit of help I recieved a random call yesterday from the mandatory reconsideration decision maker for my pip claim which I wasn't expecting at all after I had already recieved a letter to say they had everything they needed to make a decision. When I spoke to the decision maker she asked me if I'd…
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Pip - what could I get for PTSD and mixed anxiety and depressive disorder?
hi I’m just wondering if il get pip for PTSD and mixed anxiety and depressive disorder?will it be high rate or low? I put a claim in last August 5 2025 and finally got my assessment today on the phone
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claim in pip from march - any1 kno how much longer to wait
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Pip assessment review decision
Hi sorry I might sound a bit wierd but my benefit portal has been updated for my next payment which is due on 17 august. I had phone assessment on 10 august and dwp recieved the report on 11 august which i requested them to send. My question is did they by any chance made the decision or not terminated my award? This is my…
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Appeal lodged regarding backdated pay - How safe is my award?
Hey, To provide some context I was awarded Enhanced ADP Mobility but it should have been backdated to Dec 2024 rather than July 2025 as they have done. I received the response from Social Security Scotland and they have agreed with my appeal, however, this looks like it still needs referred to a tribunal as per the…
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Starting my PIP Appeal.
Hi everyone, I just got my PIP MR rejection this week. I was pretty gutted because I mistakenly thought someone might look more closely at my evidence at the MR stage and it went right up to the 15 week mark. It's been 7 months since I first applied. I got zero points everywhere with my initial decision and big fat zeros…
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Phone assessment
Hi I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this please..... I've had my pip phone assessment, during the call the assessor seemed nice and patient but as we were going through the questionnaire I'd sent in she would say you've ticked no to this but I'm going to ask you again as I think I know the answer - a few time…
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Pip phone assessment
Hi I just wanted to tell that I had my phone assessment today. It was a 2 hour long call. The lady on the other side was very nice. It is my first pip review after 3 years. I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia in last 2 years as well. Before I was granted for Psoriatic arthritis. I got so mentally drained after the…
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ADDING NEW DIAGNOSIS TO PIP
Hi I'm new here, so hoping for some sort of help if anyone as been through similar, I claim pip from 2019 at standard rate, always been 1 year review then a 2 I think it was then so on, not long ago I received the letter to say it was extended to 2031, but my circumstances changed a lot over the last 2 year's, I've lost my…
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My health has deteriorated so can i ask for a review and what will they ask of
I have been on the lower rate of pip for a good few years. My health has deteriorated so can i ask for a review and what will they ask of me
