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Epilepsy application for a pip
My application for a change from DLA to a PIP for my wife took 1year from start to finish and went through application to tribunal, during this process I made efforts to find out why my wife's condition was underplayed at every turn. When I made my telephone application for the forms to start the procedure, the lady I was…
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DLA
Hi everyone, I am new to this website posting first time,Please if anyone can guide me that I claimed DLA for my daughter and just two days ago I have received DLA amount in my account ,I am assuming that the claim has been successfull this is why I have received the amount but still I did not receive the decision letter…
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Unsure whether to appeal PIP decision.
Hi, I have just received my review letter and have been awarded PIP for Daily living at (Higher) rate and mobility at (Lower rate) I have been awarded ten points as going out causes me severe psychological distress and I can not go out alone. I am approaching a period of therapy arranged by mental health services which…
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Do I need to let DWP know about a hip replacement?
Hi. I am sixty nine yrs old receiving pip with light touch reviews, on list for a hip replacement probably get it next year, got severe osteoarthritis arthritis in both hips and knees as well as stenosis of the spine ( had laminectomy surgery ) also profoundly deaf, so not expecting this new hip to work miracles, but do I…
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PIP Review Success Story and Timeline
Hi I thought I'd share my PIP review timeline and outcome here. People so often share the negative and I just wanted to share a positive story. I spent hours lurking in forums reading posts during the review process and most of what I read scared me, so I wanted to put it out there that sometimes it does go well! My Review…
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Pip Mandatory Reconsideration
Hi I’m currently going through pip mandatory reconsideration. I missed a call from pip and when I called back the case worker that was dealing with my case wanted to know if my bank detail were correct and if I was okay with a lump sum. What does this mean? Does it mean I have been awarded or is it just standard.
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pip review
i have been requested to fill in a review form, for pip i won my award at a final hearing and am panicking and concerned about the outcome as DEP didn’t award . can you advise me please.
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pip review complete with no assessment. Is it a good thing?
I sent in my pip review a couple of months ago today I got a text to say review is complete and to wait for a letter I had no assessment so it must of been paper based has anyone else had this and was your result a good one im feeling worried as no asessment was requested
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Help filling out pip form
hello everyone, I have been advised to apply for pip but I’ve had no luck getting in contact with citizens advice over the last 4 days. I panicked because I have a deadline to return the form and have paid someone to help me with my answers but they are sadly messing me around. I am autistic and this experience is already…
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Change of circumstances
Hi , I sent of my form for change of circumstances,, got a message today yo say they have received my form . Any idea how long this roughly will take till I get a decision
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any arrears/backdate due to me?
hi, so i was awarded a standard rate for pip in 2022, due to expire jan 2025 i belive it was 240 every 4 weeks rising every april, this year it is 290. last year pip wrote to me about a review. in june, i sent an evidence letter from my therapy about the history of my diagnosis, which is ddocumented as starting in 2010,…
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Pip assessment
I claimed for pip in the summer and I’ve finally heard back from them saying I’ve got a face to face assessment on Dec 17th , but the whole reason I claimed was because of my conditions I can’t leave the house or walk very far as I’ve got copd and severe anxiety and ibs , does anyone know how I can go about asking for a…
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DLA backdated
I made a claim around April of last year for DLA for my son. Around 5 months later I was told it was unsuccessful. I attempted to apply for a manual reconsideration but they couldn’t do it as they couldn’t find my sons reference number. As a result I contacted them earlier this year for new forms and am awaiting their…
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Pip carers
Hi , my dad is my carer he claims uc and has transitional protection when he moved over from legacy , my pip is up for review if I lose it will he lose the transitional protection, he claims carers allowance and has a pension which uc deducts
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Mandatory Reconsideration Call
I had put in a mandatory reconciliation because the report was factually totally incorrect. I had the insight to have it recorded and I have transcribed the interview and highlighted the glaring errors between the transcript and the final report. Today I had a call from the DWP and it was a lady saying to me that she will…
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The Budget on pip
Hi, my name is Michele. In 2007 I had a 7 1/2 back operation. Yes it has enabled me to walk, but if I drop something I can't pick it up, as it doesn't allow me yo bend. I have Fibromyalgia, and COPD. I get full living part of PIP and full Mobility part. With the budget she said that she wants to remove the VAT so we have…
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PIP Review
Hi, I had my PIP review recently. I’ve not had a decision yet, but I’ve been told what the assessor scored me and that unless there’s any major discrepancies when the DWP case manager looks at it, it will remain unchanged. My original award was due to end 18/09/2025. I can’t remember when I received my paperwork to fill…
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Pip review text
Hi I’m really hoping someone can help me. I receive pip for anxiety and depression and have done since 2016. I am due for review in April 2026. I received my health review forms and completed and sent them back as directed in September. Today I just received a text from the dwp saying that my pip review is complete and I…
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PIP
How would Timms Review work? Will I still be ignored by PIP? I find it very difficult to explain to both PIP and tribunals how my health and disabilities does to me, and it feels that I am not believed and listened to.
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Severe disabled benefit
Hello please help I'm so confused I was moved on to UC my esa is now paid as a new esa all off this I understand but UC have contacted me if I claim severe disablement benefit I must inform the office. I receive it from that I've moved to UC but this is the DWP who pays it why do I need to tell them when it's them who pay…