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PIP and having a baby
hi guys, i’ve been receiving pip for a while however i have a baby now (couple months old).. my worry is that do i need to tell pip about this? i keep seeing mixed comments about wether to tell them or not when they send their next review paperwork but i'm worried they’ll take the money off of me and i wouldn’t be able to…
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Pip video assessment and appointee
Hey. I’m my son’s appointee but I just got text message his assessment will be a video assessment. I’m confused because he’s not capable to answer questions (he’s autistic) and I’m claiming his behalf. Does serco can force him to attend the video assessment? What’s are our rights in this situation.
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Pregnancy and PIP
Hello, I have recently found out I’m pregnant (6 weeks so far) and have also received the form for my PIP review. As far as I know, I don’t have to tell anyone I am pregnant yet. But the assessor may be able to tell when I am called for review, if it’s a face to face meeting. At what point do I tell them I am pregnant? I…
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Thinking about going in for pip
Ive been claiming Limited capability for work and work-related activity for a few years and my mental health hasn't improved. Ive tried engaging with local help services and such a few years ago but fell out of contact thus I hace very little evidence to back up my crippling anxiety. I mostly get supported by family. What…
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Advice pip
hello I’m waiting my award letter from a unexpected paper based assessment over due 15 month wait Have checked my bank today and it’s showing a payment that I’m guessing is back pay Does this mean my review has been successful ? And also does this affect UC ? Thank you
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PIP daily living
Recently a DWP decision maker contacted me and asked me about my daily living and how my PTSD and dental issues are affecting me, after I have appealed to the FTT. She said she might be able to change the decision and will discuss things with my representative from Centre 70. The DWP then sent a written report and they…
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Is the Benefit Cap amount backdated If a PIP tribunal is successful?
Hello I wondered if someone with some experience in this, could possibly assist me in establishing whether or not, I am eligible for a backdated UC payment, after winning my PIP tribunal. I applied for PIP on 29/07/24, and was awarded by a tribunal on 09/09/25. I am aware that the PIP award will be backdated to the date of…
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Refusal of PIP Mobility
I have just had my PIP decision, and I still get the Daily Care element, but not mobility. I am doing everything online now, as I have trouble writing. I can walk more than 200 metres and I told them that. However my condition since the last time I was assessed has deteriorated, I have got scoliosis and an inflamed tendon…
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pip questions
Hi, hope someone can help, both my mum and brother had there telephone assessment but my mum had her about a week before my brother did but he has now had his decision and he got the lower rate on both but my mum still has not had her decision, does this mean she has not passed. Also I hope someone can help with this one…
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Hi, my name is Bleep187! Should I tell PIP about my hospital stay?
I have been battling bowl cancer and was awarded standard rate pip last sept I had to go into hospital over Xmas last year and was in there for just under 2 months I had to have my bladder prostate and various of other organs removed with resulted in me having a 2nd stoma bag being put in so I now have 2 stoma bags instead…
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Hi, my name is Tiptop! and I have a problem DWP
Hi, nice to be here. I'm a pensioner on SP, PC and PIP. I was told (last year) that I had been awarded PIP for 10 years and would not be needed to be seen again until then. Now they are visiting me next week, Why would they need to see me? Why do they not say in the text why? They know I can't use the phone, so I can't…
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tribunal win
WWon Tribunal 27 August I won enhanced mobility 2 yr back pay my question though is if I scored 4 points in a tribunal back in 2016 question 9c overwhelming distress then had those points took away back in 2018 by a decision maker (bear in mind I then got awarded low mobility in 2020 by scoring 8 points if those points had…
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PiP Support for Under 18
I am working with a parent who needs help around the PiP their 17 year old son receives. The money he has been given is being spent inappropriately. Where can she go for advice/support?
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Pip review
My hubby got this today. Does this mean he will have an assessment? He's gone in full panic mode and just had a seizure he's so stressed. Tyia
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Time abroad advice
Hello, I have PIP and I was planning on going to Camp America, I've never been out of the country for more than 3 weeks and I don't know what I need to do and whether I'll lose my PIP. If I go next summer I will be out of the country for between 9 to 12 weeks. I use my payments for medication and cbt but I'm really worried…
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Pip Tribunal Date
at long last i have a revised tribunal date, the last scheduled hearing was 30 July and was cancelled on the day because of illness from a tribunal attendee. my new revised date is 13 October, fingers crossed. This has been a mammoth journey, I applied for PiP in November 23, had a telephone interview in Jan 24, I was then…
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How long generally for decision on Attendance Allowance?
Hello I’m new to this. wondering if you could help, I have put a claim in for attendance allowance it’s just eight weeks I have received a letter from D.W P . Saying they are sorry but not come to a decision yet ! Not to worry I will not loose any money and will be in touch soon .
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PIP Not renewed
My daughter has claimed low mobility for the last 3 years. Her last payment was due 5th September which never went into the bank. We phoned PIP to discover her PIP was stopped 2nd September and that she had an overpayment. Anyone know how long this takes to sort? I can’t see how she would have an overpayment when her 4…
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Been re awarded
I’ve been renewed, I had my renewal assessment the end of last month got my usual pip payment a week later but recently found out I’ve been awarded more points scoring me a higher bracket. My question is, will they backdate it to when I had my assessment or when the decision was made. Thanks.
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Hi, my name is vsmith! When will I receive my PIP backdated payment?
II got a text from dap stating they have awarded me pip I got sent this text on thursdayy 11/09/2025 when will I get my backdated payment
