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How do you prove that you cannot plan a journey, for example I can't map read, I have no spacial awareness, I regularly get lost even if I follow a sat nav, people ask me what route i followed, I don't remember any road names, I have no sense of direction, have no idea which way is north, other than it is in front of me or…
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Re: Pip review completed; now getting enhanced DL - any backpay due?
Hello, I posted in here a couple of years ago. In my current claim, which started in 2023, it was decided that I was entitled to enhanced mobility but not any daily living at all. I have since had the review complete text message, and have gone onto the proof of benefits on the .gov website which tells me I now get both…
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Backpayment from the DWP.... subject to more questions??? what???
Has anyone else had to answer weird questions from the DWP before it agrees to make backpayment after a tribunal? I had a tribunal judgement providing me my entitlement; though when I called the DWP, it has insisted on asking 'budget' related questions before it would agree to provide me my entitlement Thats weird to me -…
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Less PIP if in supported living
Morning! Asking on behalf of family member as they have just phoned PIP helpline to update change of address. They have been told by PIP helpline they won’t be entitled to some or all of PIP if living in supported living. They live in an independent flat but have 10hrs “care” a week. The care they receive is just checking…
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Help plz re maximus
hi plz help . I had an appointment over phone with Maximus a while back but I emailed them asking if would do my claim for pip via paper based review due to my utter inability to communicate on phone . My ptsd that bad and alcohol intake /addiction etc more to it but due to abuse and trauma I struggle so much talking .…
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Pip underpayment confusion
So I filled in a change of Circumstances in September 2024, had my review in July 2025 and just received my new award going from standard mobility to enhanced daily living. I was told I was due an underpayment of just over 6k and that it had been refused by debt management as I owed nothing to anybody I then received a…
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How to get pip successfully
how do I be successful with pip with severe social anxiety and depression? I have my condition on doctors record but was never properly diagnosed and I was referred to community mental health team a year ago but only went for the assesment never went to more appointments because I’m only able to go if someone goes with me…
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pip call - Entitled to backpay?
hi i had a phonecall from dwp as i put a mandatory reconsideration in as i was only awarded 6 points on dl and 4 points on mobility, this was a review of my pip where i had previously had standard dl and enhanced mobility. i have been waiting roughly 12 weeks and received a letter stating they now have enough medical…
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PIP Change Of Award Date, Decision Timeframes and Mobility Criteria
Hi, Hoping for some advice if possible please. I had my original award end date given by the tribunal service, received my re-assessment questionnaire and extended the deadline to return it quite a few times because of being unwell. Whilst DWP were awaiting the return of my forms, they sent me a letter stating that they…
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Would I need evidence for pip?
Hi, I applied for pip 2 years ago but got denied a year ago, my family who was the appointee said I could do more than I actually can. My family never helped me get support for my condition even though I was house bound for years because of it, becauae of this I’m worried there wouldn’t be much evidence of how bad I am. If…
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Waiting 11 months for my pip appeal,
Title says it all really. Not sure what do to. Contacted the tribunal service through webchat who just told me to keep waiting. I called them over the phone and just got an automated response. I can easily see this taking more than year, is there anyone I can contact? Or do I just tough it out and keep waiting? I get there…
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PIP back payment after review.
Hello all. I had a pip review back in November 2024. I filled out the paperwork and returned it. Unfortunately in December 2024 I my health and mobility suffered, I was diagnosed with two further issues. They affected my mobility severely. I then (as required by the DWP) informed them of these changes, providing evidence…
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Is it worth Contesting the Assessors Report (pip review) prior to a decision being made?
Is it worth Contesting the Assessors Report (pip review) prior to a decision being made? Has anyone had a positive outcome from doing this please?
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Mobility mandatory reconsideration
My husband just had his PIP renewed. He had a total knee replacement in August and is still on two crutches. He can't drive or walk more than a short distance up and down the street in front of our house. He's in constant pain. I really think he should have high rate mobility. I am not his appointee but I helped him during…
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Good morning everyone from a very cold London - change to phone assessment?
I suffer from COPD, CPA (Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis), depression, chronic fatique. I have had an award since 2014 with both components on the higher level. This initial application was mainly completed and submitted by my late partner as I was unable to complete the submission process due to severe depression and…
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Mobility car - when will the first Motability payment be taken from my PIP?
Hey all, I ordered a Motability car last month and was told it would be ready end of December to mid-January. I got a call today saying it will actually be ready on the 25th of November, which is obviously great. I’m just wondering when the first mobility payment will be taken from my PIP? Has anyone had a similar…
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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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Pip
I've been getting standard pip for everyday living I recently got diagnosed with adhd do I have to inform dwp
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PIP decision, epilepsy, zero points
Hello, I have just received my PIP decision letter and have not been awarded PIP. I know that it can be challenging with epilepsy, but I wasn't expecting to score zero. In general the response was "You said that that you can't do X unadided, I have decided that you can do X unaided". I haven't had a tonic clonic in over a…
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Severe hand pain, weak grip, and difficulty with daily tasks – Could I be eligible for PIP or ESA?
Hello, and thank you for your help. I live in Northern Ireland and have ongoing problems with my hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders. I suffer from chronic joint pain and inflammation, and I struggle to grip or hold small objects such as a paintbrush, cup, phone, pen, toothbrush or key. My fingers often feel stiff, swollen…
