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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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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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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 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
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Carers allowance
hi everyone I have been receiving pip since 2023 and have had various different carers so have never claimed careres allowance now I have just the one and wanted them to claim carers allowance but I was recently sent a pip review form which I filled out and sent back a few weeks ago. I know it takes a while to hear back…
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PIP and Epilepsy
Hi everyone. I just got the message saying my PIP review form is in the post, but I'm in some tricky situations, so I hope I can please get some advice. My medical situation is likely so unusually rare that explaining every detail could likely identify me so I'm sorry if I'm a little vague here and there. I ended up…
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PIP report
Hi, I’m new here. I had my pip review assessment on 10th August. I got my report back after it went into audit. On the Engaging with others face to face, I scored 9D rather than 9B I was originally scored for in my last report. It says these words on other descriptor supported: whilst 9B is considered as given in last…
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Pip renewal
Well as I promised you a update I sent off forms in April 2025 as my pip was due for renewal September 2025 Had text last week and awarded same rates as before( low on both ) only difference is this time it’s a ten year award and I am eternally grateful. Keep your chin up people like I say if you have the evidence and…
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I have been offered pip before tribunal
Hi everyone I applied for the first time for pip in July 2024 for severe anxiety and help needed regarding my brain tumor, thyroid issues and back disc degeneration. They awarded me 0 points. I appealed with an MR and was awarded 2 points mobility. I sent in my paperwork to bring it to tribunal in Jan this year (I live in…
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Hi, my name is Shona74! PIP review. Am I entitled to backpay?
Hiya so sorry to bother you.But do you know if you are entitled to back payment from reviews? My previous entitement was standland allowencr on both components.My review started August 2024 and I received the the decision 9th September 2025 that I am entitled enhanced on both components.But I have not received any back…
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PIP condition backdating
Hello all, I am writing on behalf of a young family member who was diagnosed with a serious metal health condition around 1 year ago. The condition developed rapidly, eventually overwhelming her and severely affecting the stability of our whole family. Approximately 3/4 months after the condition had developed, we made a…
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PIP REVIEW TIMELINE, personal experience.
PIP awarded December 2023 for 2 years. Review process began with letter & text (08.04.25 & 09.04.25), actual form only received 21.04.25. Had pre-prepared all my answers, so completed and returned the form, with additional sheets of information, by 22.04.25. Advised by text in July 2025, review process would begin soon.…
