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Hi, I'm Bob44! My PIP claim was turned down, I'm disheartened.
And this morning I got a letter turning down my pip claim and taking off me the mobility part that I've had for 12 months. I've got copd,bronchiectasis,high blood pressure and depression with anxiety. So disheartened the letter sounded like they were talking about someone totally different to me.
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Means-testing PIP
I thought this possibility had gone away until I saw this on B&W. I don't know whether it's genuine or someone seeking to scare the vulnerable. EDIT: More than a rumour. I would have no income whatsoever:…
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DLA renewal times
Hi I returned my daughters DLA renewal back at the start of May within 2 weeks of getting the form. It expires 24th September and I've still not heard anything. I rang on 11th August and they said its 'with someone ' for a decision and was on track to be processed before my current award ends. But said call them back if…
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PIP Assessment text- mentioning new condition
Hi, all, as it says, I got a text today from the DWP saying that my PIP is under review and I'm going to be sent a form, and I need some advice regarding new conditions. I have not told the DWP about a me/cfs diagnosis I received last year. There are two reasons for this- 1, I still expect this to be a temporary condition,…
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DLA Backpay
I received my award text on Wednesday at 12:58pm confirming that my daughter qualifies for DLA. i rang several times and was given no information over the phone. My friend got awarded yesterday for her son and her backpay went in this morning but I have received nothing. Should I be worried? We both bank with Lloyds. Our…
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Filled in change of conditions
posted it back recorded delivery got a text to say received next day I got a call the call lasted 3 mins … said I should know in 5 to 10 days wowww that fast as all the horror stories I hear is it a good thing or bad thing this is it time will tell
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Pip review
hello, my pip is due for review in September and I am yet to receive my letter. My friend called them and was told not to worry and that it would arrive but I’m really worried. I have heard that there is a back log but I am house bound without my motability car and I’m worried it’s just going to stop. Any advice would be…
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Pip Review
I was sent forms to fill in back in March filled them out and sent off 3rd week of March. my pip claim comes to an end in October (doesn’t say date just October) and I’ve heard nothing back from them is this normal ? I assume September is my last payment then I think it stops or maybe not. What’s the time frame roughly at…
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Had my tribunal on 15th May and still no decision notice?
hello, I had a tribunal hearing for PIP on the 15th of May. It was in relation to the law change regarding social support. They told me at the end of the hearing that they were ruling in my favour and to expect a letter in a couple of weeks. Well no such letter has arrived, so I rang the pip line and they said they haven’t…
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Carer
Hello my wife getting carer allowance right anyway so at the moment I'm having UC review so like sending bank statements and ID etc now they asked her to send MATB form etc will her carer allowance affected? I'm deaf some of you may know she only help me with communication and that I want ask what happen if she send if…
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New form for pip review
hi, I’ve been claiming pip for about 11 years now and have just received my review forms which are completely different from what I used to get. These forms seem to be for first time ever applying for pip which has totally confused me. One of the questions is asking me about when I last saw a medical professional about my…
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Is it a risk to report a decline to PIP?
Hello, My PIP award ends in July 2026 so I have some time to prepare. However, recently my condition has deteriorated and I'm having a lot more trouble now, particularly with mobility and pain. I also had a 2 night stay in hospital recently, which I know wouldn't affect my payments but I'm scared I'll be penalised for not…
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Medical assessment after 2 phone calls?
Hi I had my initial ‘paper based’ phone call at beginning of Aug and then a follow up call two weeks later for more info. I’ve just called the health provider today to chase and they’ve asked me to do a medical assessment. Why is this? I’ve already answered all the questions twice, I’m unclear as to why I need to go over…
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Terrified of PIP review
my awards ends 10/03/27… I’m so scared. I don’t know what to expect or when to get the forms? Can they just take it away? It’s making my nerves bad…
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Pip review Maximus
Hi I received this text 7 weeks on Friday still not heard anything I sent my pip review form back in December 2024 however a couple of things have changed since for example on a waiting list for surgery and now needing incotince pads due to overactive bladder will I be able to discuss this if I have a telephone appointment…
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DLA to PIP
hi could somebody please advise me? Should I claim PIP now rather than wait until next year when rules might possibly change I am still on the old DLA and not sure when I will get transferred over
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Your pip review is complete
Hi I have received a text today saying my pip review is complete you should receive your decision letter in 2 weeks.So I phoned the pip line up pressed option 5 the asked me a few questions and told me how much my next payment will be next month bearing in mind I only got paid yesterday does this mean I have been awarded…
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pip mandatory reconsideration letter received too late to appeal
hello, a young person with autism was waiting for the results of a mandatory reconsideration for pip pip was contacted for a update and he was told that the letter had already been sent and has he had not received it they would sent another one out to him the new letter arrived but the date on there is dated the 4th of may…
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Want to pursue autism diagnosis, but worried about impact on PIP
Weird ask maybe, but in brief: - I've been getting PIP for nearly a year - multiple conditions - I receive max rate for both mobility and daily living components - I get the "indefinite" award as well AKA my first review isn't scheduled for 10 years I've been thinking about pursuing a possible autism diagnosis. But today I…
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A friend on universal credit
my friend gets universal credit she gets standard allowance housing element 1 child element and carers element if she starts work how many hour on minimum wage can she work a month without it affecting her benefits she live in Northern Ireland