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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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PIP Review Results
Hi all, I posted a few weeks back as my PIP review paperwork had arrived with DWP mail handlers but not been scanned onto the system. It was eventually received on Monday 2 weeks ago. I got the 'your PIP review is complete' text yesterday! I waited till today to allow for update time then rang the enquiry line as it tells…
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Pip assessment tomorrow, what to wear and how to dress?
I've got my appointment tomorrow and I'm wondering what I should wear to it since I've heard they assess you on how you look and if you look healthy? Should I just dress normally or dress up? Also any things I should avoid or should do in the appointment? Is it OK to refuse to answer or do something? For example I have…
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PIP Fraud Investigation - Case Review Team Outcome
Hello everyone, I posted on here before about a fraud investigation for PIP, just wanted to post and update and gather thoughts or feedback. I have had a Social Services Care package for 3 years 25 hours care a week. As previously mentioned I have ADHD, Autism, FND, Anxiety, Chronic Paid, PTSD. It can be quite…
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'Light Touch' PIP Review for those who have a 10 year award
Just noticed what the Light Touch review form will be. It is going to be a 6 page review form similar to the full 16 page normal claim form using the same descriptors. To be honest in saying that it is just a light touch is a joke. With the sound of it it is going to look and feel like the PIP2 but in a more condensed way.…
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Pip
are current pip claims being extended heard someone talking about it on street lol ?
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Pip
Hi I'm get pip just wondering if there is any help with paying my council tax or is there a reduction that I'm intiled to
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Reward ends Dec 2026
My award ends Dec 2026 but I have yet to receive my review form (also had no texts mentioning anything from them) is there delays in sending the form out as usually had it 8 months before?
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Pip reivew
Hi all my pip award ends dec 2026 I still havent received a fourm i also heard they r extending them.from April 2026 also im so ainexty about my pip thing as I got shorted reward as my.last one was 5 years :( this one was 2 years any advice also post in my area hasnt been great but would I received a text saying they will…
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Unexpected points recommended in PA3
Got my PA3 back assessor has recommended points on an activity that I had said in my pip form doesn’t affect me on will the dwp stick to this ? Has anyone else had points recommended in an area they hadn’t previously wrote down as having difficulty in but assessor has acknowledged although can do said activity cannot do it…
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Pip change of circumstances
Hi after waiting 2 years for my renewal to be reviewed, and told still sitting with DWP waiting to be sent to assessors ( DWP told me once at assessors could taje another year due to amount of new claims) I am in South East area. I submitted a change of circumstances form, with up to date occupational therapists report,…
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How do you know if you can claim?
I have a number of disabilities but have never claimed anything. How would I find out if I'm potentially able to claim PIP? I work 32 hours a week from home, does that stop me from claiming any support?
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Hi, my name is gazman193! Received a call after MR, is this a positive sign?
mandatory reconsideration been in for only 5 weeks now, yet got a call asking Are bank details still the same Been in prison or hospital in past two years Been out of uk 4 weeks or more. letter being sent. This to me was positive as I had good medical evidence and letters sent with my MR. Am I being positive without…
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Hi, my name is jamest64! Asked for bank details after mandatory reconsideration
Hi I got refused pip so got medical evidence and sent fir mandatory appeal after 2 weeks I got phone call asking bank details sane lump sum have I been in hospital or jail in last few months then they said decision in 3 to 5 days that was 7 days ago any idea when I will know ta
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I need a new certificate for entitlement to PIP so I can apply for free disabled tax on vehicle
I need a new certificate of Entitlement to Personal Independence. My PIP was reviewed and renewed in May 2021 but ihavenot received anew certificate and I needed to apply for free disabled tax on our vehicle. This is the 1st time I have applied for this. I receive the enhanced mobility rate. Please could someone help me.…
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PIP Review
Hi On 17th April I received a text message: 'We have received your PIP review form.' Today, 15th May, I received a text message: 'Your PIP review is complete.' I know I need to wait 2 weeks for the official letter. However, I checked my next payment (20th May) and it appears to be unchanged. Can I therefore hope that my…
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UPCOMING CHANGES TO PIP REVIEWS FROM JUNE 2ND
(I didn’t see anyone else post this so I’ll do so as it will affect everyone in receipt of pip on way or another) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/social-security-advisory-committee-minutes-of-meetings-in-2026/minutes-of-the-meeting-held-on-4-march The above explains everything in detail but I’ll summarise below.…
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Do I need to inform PIP of my entering a Taekwondo competition next month?
Above. My instructor's asked me to send medical evidence of my disabilities to the British Taekwondo Council ASAP for the attention of a lady called Kiera. However, because this is a physical activity and I'm classed as disabled, do I need to inform the Benefits Office as they could look into my claim if I can do Taekwondo…
