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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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PIP awarded but 5days later I receive in post a health assessment via phonecall weeks away
Hi, PIP sent me a text 5days ago saying I was awarded PIP but today I receive in the post a health assessment via phonecall weeks away. What does this mean will I still get my payment soon or will it not be decided until after the phonecall on the 28th Nov? I've been a nervous wreck for months and this has consumed…
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Change of circumstances after pension age
If someone is in receipt of pip mobility but not daily living ,once they are over pension age can they request a review for the daily living component even if they didnt receive it before pension age. Also if they can what's the best way to ask for a review. And is it risky They currently have an ongoing award for mobility…
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Universal credit and pip
Know my husband gets pip do we have to tell universal credit and how do you get the carers element on universal credit as I look after him
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Pip reviews
where do you send the forms back to Belfast or Wolverhampton
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Pip
Hi my husband got awarded pip week later one payment went into the bank does the backdated payment come later
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Felt underscored on a descriptor, what do I do?
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Pip award after change of circumstances
Hi, I'm hoping someone can help make a decision on appealing my latest pip award which they reviewed after I told them about a change of circumstances. So, my pip was up for renewal in spring of 2025. I was receiving enhanced for mobility and standard for daily living. I have been receiving them since 2020. I reported a…
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PIP assessment observed
hello, I had a PIP assessment on Tuesday. There was a “observer” in on the call as well as the Assesor. I was just wondering if anyone else had had this I was so nervous I didn’t ask any questions. Is it just like an audit/training thing ? Just wondering if it is a common occurrence or not? Thank you
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Appealing PIP Tribunal, how long a Court Transcript would take?
Dear Forum I had a long awaited PIP Tribunal hearing on Monday which I don't believe has gone well as I had to represent myself via video link. I got a phone call 15 minutes prior to my appointment but couldn't log in, as no link was given to me, but during this call I requested an up to date index for the bundle, as I had…
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PiP MM Ruling
Good evening all. So earlier this week I contacted PIP regarding an unrelated matter but whilst on the phone I enquired as to whether or not I needed to “apply” for a review of my 2019 claim following the High Court ruling (up to now I have just been waiting to for PIP to contact me). I was put through to the ‘change in…
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PIP assessor decision question
Hello I'm asking this on behalf of my husband. He applied for PIP about a month back and had his assessment last week. He called up today to request a copy of his assessment, they told him that they can't give him it yet as they've not made a decision yet but the assessor recommended he be placed on standard and enhanced,…
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PIP assessment report
Could I please ask for some further advice ? I received my PIP assesors report and whilst I don’t agree with most of it , the last page states ‘based on the claimants likely future circumstances, it would be appropriate to review the claim in one year and six months ‘. To me, that sounds as if I’ve been recommended for PIP…
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Attendance Allowance online application
Morning guys, yesterday I helped my mum apply for attendance allowance using the online form. I helped my late father apply about 5 years ago, however it was the paper based form back then. I am shocked at the lack of detail in the online form and how there wasn't any option to provide any real commentary regarding how…
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Pip help
I had my pip assessment 2 weeks ago. I got what the assessment lady said back with what points they think I should get…there's is only 3 part's she scored me 0 on but they give me 14 points for first part and 23 points for mobility... my question is I'm happy with that but when the DWP make the overall decision on it will…
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How many request a copy of medical assessment after the assessment ?
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Advice on appealing to upper tribunal for PIP
Hiya, I'm not even sure what to say, I'm really at a loss. I have recently been diagnosed with Autism, and I'm awaiting ADHD assessment. My PIP claim has been refused at tribunal, despite everything (I know I should probably explain but I've been doing this repeatedly for a year and I can't cope any longer). What I would…
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Cancelling mobility element of PIP
Hi, I know this is for introductions but I can't see anywhere to post my question. Revelent section seems unused. Anyway, my question is, I'm on pip, and considering cancelling the mobility element. I was down as moving over 20m but no more than 50m. I've become better at distance recently. Over 50m. I'm wondering, when I…
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Pip MM review
Hi how long does it take for a tribunal hearing thanks in advance.
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Pip Assessment
Hi all I had my pip Assessment and I ring for my Assessment report and some things are not right what I said...shall I ring the Assessment up and tell them what's wrong in the report are shall I ring pip…are will it be better to wait till I get my discuion from pip Any advise will be much appreciated Thank you
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PIP. 1043 review form
Good morning, Received first review form and we are surprised it isn’t like the original form. Been told it seems similar to AR1 but possible a new version. We can’t find anywhere to write down the name and addresses of specialists involved? The only place I think we can add is Q13 Is there anything else? Where have people…
