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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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Hi, my name is Holsten1000! Had PIP review, but review shouldn't be until next year.
hello i have just received notice that the dwp have all the information to make a decision on my review i have been in receipt of pip since 2022 getting standard living and enhanced mobility, i usually get £603 a month. however i went to phone the dwp this afternoon and an automated message told me that i would be getting…
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First pip review
Hi I recieved my first Pip review forms. I was not due till next year March. Anyways I am trying to fill it in with as much details I can. Along with my Psoriatic Arthritis I have been diagnosed with Finromyalgia as well. I am having anxiety about all this all over again. Could anyone please share how long this procedure…
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Hi, my name is ABC22! PIP review finished, but the numbers dont add up?
Hi I received a text yesterday saying my review for PIP is completed and I will receive my decision letter in the next 2 weeks . My anxiety is through the roof so today I called the automated message and they said my next payment is on the 2 septemeber which is 4 weeks from my last payment. But the amount is £73,90 which…
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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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PIP Renewal
Hi I got a text yesterday saying a decision had been made on my PIP review & I’ll be sent decision letter in 2 weeks . My anxiety is sky high ! Today I called the automated message and it said my med payment will be 2 September which is 4 months since my last and it is £73,90 . This is what I was getting weekly . Has this…
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Driving lesson grants.
Hi , My 6 years son is getting high reward DLa mobility. We ordered his lease vehicle. I am his component and career. Can I get free 40 hours free driving lesson grants ? Please advice me . Many thanks .
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Pip review
Hi everyone my heads falling off a bit I’ve been on enhanced daily living pip now for a while but was advised to do a change of circumstances review because my spinal stenosis wasn’t good enough for them but now I’m under the pain clinic with appointments for injections and my anxiety and depression wasn’t good enough even…
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Hi, my name is PinkPony75!
HI!!! My Son has turned 16 so we are moving from Dla to Pip, is there any help in filling in the form besides citizens advice as my local 1 has no appointments before the form is due back. Thank you 😊
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PIP not backdated as in reciept of DLA
I have just sent an email to the Minister for social security and disability. Email is as follows. I come to you as you are the Minister for social security and disability, I find it fruitless going around in circles when you can hopefully find the answers to the below directly. DWP - PIP state, if you are a new claimant,…
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PIP claim 2nd time with new conditions
Hi I have a thread on here from a previous claim which went up to tribunal but I wasn't successful. I still suffer from my eye conditions, gout and other issues but at the time the DWP and tribunal said they were not enough for a PIP award. I still disagree but anyway the judge said she doesn't believe me. Recently i've…
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Pip evidence
I’ve been in the esa support group for nearly 10 years but I’ve always put off applying for pip as the assessments are too stressful but now my conditions have got to the point where I have to , but I’ve been told the more evidence you send in the more chance you have of having a successful claim but I’m not really sure…
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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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P.i.p paper based review
Got a message saying thay made a decision on my p.i.p review without having an assessment and have to wait two weeks for my letter. Don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing and its worrying as I will struggle without my p.i.p award
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Missed PIP Call
While ironically on the phone to the UC review people I had a missed call from PIP (which is currently under review) saying that he would call back in an hour and nothing to worry about. But they never did call back. Will they write to me about whatever it was if they can't get through to me on the phone? I am concerned as…
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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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Is it normal 4 a health centre to not allow you to have a letter of supporting evidence from the Dr?
Had to use a 4 instead of for in the title so I could fit it all in. Anyway, I printed out my issues which relate to certain PIP descriptors and visited the Dr, I asked him if he could write a letter which supports these issues which I can then send with my PIP form. He said 'I will certainly do that, just take your print…
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Can someone help me with my pip appeal please
Hello there, I hope everyone is doing well, I just would like to asked a quick question, I received a message about my pip appeal and I quote: “DWP has told us they changed their decision about your entitlement to PIP in your favour. We've therefore closed this appeal. If you don't agree with their new decision you can…
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First time appointee for an adult
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Dwp supplementary response
Hi what dos this mean from tribunal
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My PIP review process will take at least two years
End of 2023- PIP award ended April 2024- Finally received review paperwork and submitted it July 2025- Had phone assessment The result was that I have gone down from enhanced daily living to standard daily living but they gave me a cryptic reason about how my own evidence had lead to this decision so very confused by it…
