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Hi, my name is Daleswood! PIP assessor said keep an eye on my bank account
I’ve had a pip assessment why did she say kerp an eye on your bank accoun
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Closing PIP voluntarily for Personal Reasons
Hi everyone, I currently receive PIP (£412/month, Daily Living and Mobility) and want to voluntarily close my PIP claim for personal reasons. I’m also on Universal Credit with LCWRA, which meets my financial needs. I have three questions I’d really appreciate advice on: Can I voluntarily close my PIP claim for personal…
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Pip mr
Hi I have a ongoing claim from November last year and I got refused at the first stage and recived a call today asking to confirm my last 3 digits of account number,if I've had any hospital stays overnight in last 28 days and can I manage lump sums of money, thoughts?
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Need a little help/information regarding my pip claim
Hi, I'm new here so please bear with me. I'm getting the hang of navigating the site I think. I have been getting pip since November two years ago after a long and hard struggle with my claim, which affected my mental and physical health immensely. I was awarded enhanced DL but no mobility. This was for my pre-existing…
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New PIP award - motability car question
Hi, my adult daughter who lives at home with us has just been awarded both mobility and care and this was backdated to October 2024 (this is how long it took them to complete the process) but is due to end in May 2027. She was hoping to get a car as she has significant disabilities for her mobility needs but the letter and…
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Communicating verbally
I’m confused about the question in PIP about communicating. Does verbally mean speech or does written things count? I cannot speak at all most of the time and use Relay U.K. for phone calls. My support worker comes to hospital appointments with me to speak for me because it takes too long to type. I can understand…
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pip change of circumstances
pip change of circumstances I already receive high rate daily living and low rate mobility for sever mental health x The past 18 months I’ve had a bad back plus a funny leg I just put it down to sciatica x Fast Forward to feb 2026 were I could no longer take the pain I went to the doctor as I can’t physically bend sleep…
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Is there any way they’ll take this from him?
hi, I’m looking for a bit of advice, my son receives adp as he is autistic, had adhd, dyspraxia, psoriatic arthritis and a whole host of other issues, I’ve just been contacted by social security Scotland asking if they can visit for a review to ensure he still needs the award. Nothing has changed, he’s an adult who can’t…
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reply off my mp
i got a letter off blackburns darwens mp adnan houssain today. in regards to post where i was asked to email my mp. sounded very positive from what i understood off it about pip assessmemts
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PIP PHONE ASSESSMENT. How long after should I expect a decision?
hi I suffer from social anxiety and a few other mental health problems so I pleased when I was told I would have a phone assessment for PIP consideration… however I just want to check, does having a phone assessment mean you don’t need to have a face to face one? And one other question I have is .. my phone assessment is…
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Teen Transition from DLA to PIP
Hi, has anyone recently experienced the PIP telephone assessment for a 16 year-old moving from DLA to PIP? I've been informed by an assessor at Capita that my child will have to attend the telephone assessment with me (the appointee). This will be extremely distressing for my child (diagnosed with autism), the conversation…
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Bank holiday payment
hi can someone tell me if I’m right I called pip last week my next payment of £589 is due on 25 th which is bank holiday Monday coming so should get it early as in tomorrow but usually my payment will show as pending 24 hours before on my hsbc app my universal credit payment is also due tomorrow and that is showing on my…
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Change if circumstances - pushing myself more
hi I need some advice at my review i got awarded mobility I was clear on my form I could walk up to 200 after issue etc I have fibro and other conditions and i suffer with chronic back pain It is a fluctuating condition but my walking is always affected Recently i have started to push myself with support from physios and…
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PIP Activity 9 Communicating face to face and Activity 1 mobilty
Can anyone simplify this for me Andrew Department for Work and Pensions guidance in PIP Assessment Guide (“a person should only be considered able to follow an unfamiliar journey if they would be capable of using public transport”) - whether claimant who cannot access public transport owing to physical problems can qualify…
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Joint funded care, council asking for £1000
Hello all, My son age 55 is in an aquired brain injury rehabilitation unit has been since 23 December 2025 . He receives middle rate care and higher rate mobility .He also receives ESA now UC He now has to pay £159 to the home and £30 for himself . He has lost both care and mobility due to being in hospital and i repaid…
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PIP Appeals
How long is the duration for PIP Appeals to the FTT. I applied for PIP daily living on 17/07/2024 and my application was refused on 05/11/2024. I then apply for MR through Citizen Advice Lambeth and Merton and it was refused on 05/12/2026. Centre made appeal for me to the FTT on 17/10/2025 and in October 2025, the DWP rang…
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PIP awarded but MH ignored. Feeling conflicted about going for MR.
Hi. I was amazed to be awarded PIP - although I do believe I am eligible due to physical health issues. A smattering of 2's in Daily Living, no 4, got me low rate for 2 years, review due in 18 months. While I was pleased, having lived below the poverty line for the last few years, I was/am disappointed. I have depression…
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Mandatory process for PIP
Hi I got my PIP letter back and I have not been awarded PIP they own gave me two points. Has anyone else had similar experience and results and what next steps did you take. The mandatory is long and draining how do I prepare myself for this difficult and long process.
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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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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?
