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Going abroad
Hi all if one is on disability benefits, how often is one allowed to go abroad in a year for a month at a time. Many thanks sophia
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PIP lump sum
Hi there I would like to know when receiving a lump sum from PIP, when do we need to report it to DWP? Does it have to be a certain large amount or any lump sum received from PIP? Many thanks
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pip ignored my report on how i am affected by health conditions
2.1.2024 phone assessment whereby i did not agree with pip findings. I tried to present my case but nothing was to change outcome even after getting lots of tips advice from experts. HP lied in stating i was engaging well and we had good rapport. OBSERVING should not be used as a description where i was not seen.
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how my health conditions impact life
PREVENTING INDEPENDENT PAYMENT is more apt for we all know the nature of the beast who does not know disability. How do i tell PIP what i do not know as cannot remember cannot articulate cannot explain cannot understand cannot cope cannot manage cannot express. cannot understand myself i have provided symptoms provided…
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Review after PIP tribunal win
Hi. Can anyone clear up a few queries I have please? My mum won her pip at tribunal this year (march 2025), they gave a 3 year award starting July 2023-July 2026. When nearing the end of her award next year will she be send a review form? I’ve read old articles online that she will need to put in a new claim completely.…
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DisabilityPlus Supporting Your PIP Applications with Specialist Reports
Why is a Mental Health Professional's Report Beneficial for Your PIP Claim? Applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can be a complex process. We understand that clearly communicating how your mental health condition, alongside any disabilities, affects your daily life and mobility is crucial for your application.…
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letter sent no text
I called yesterday and lady said on phone that a letter was sent out on 22nd of march but couldn't tell me decision. I haven't received a text so think its a no decision but find it weird why she couldn't tell me as people on here have called and talked about decisions.
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Hi, my name is crusader62! Why didn't PIP arrange a phone call?
HI I missed unscheduled cold call from health professional regarding my pip claim .when phone back a recorded message said who they were and they would call back if they needed to,so I emailed them and the response was there conducting a paper review and seeking medical reports and they may call back , I don’t understand…
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PIP anxiety and homeschooled? Worried to fill in form.
I have 3 more days to fill in the form and now I have feel worried to do so. I homeschool my 9 year old and also have a toddler, we have a good routine and have done for years. My anxiety is massively playing a negative part of my life and has done for the last 5 years. I’ve just about finished the form but now very…
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Do pip call u if they reject claim?
I is missed calls and text saying about payment, and to csll back. I already been assed and have all details they need. So wondering whether likely is about paying me? If they rejected my claim surely they would write and not call? Thanks guys!
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Hi, my name is jdo! Haven't had PIP change of circumstance backdated, is this right?
I reported a change in Feb and my award has been updated today by email but I first reported it in February by phone. I have not had the new amount backdated to the reported date of change as my first payment only includes the uplift from the day they informed me that I was entitled to a higher amount. Is this correct.
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PIP & ESA - Buying home under Right to Buy Scheme
Hi all. My mother in law has received an offer to buy her house under the Right to Buy Scheme. Myself and my husband (her son) are wanting to "gift" the money to her to do this via savings/part home owner loan, but we are wanting to know if this will affect her PIP and ESA. We know that her housing benefit will obviously…
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Citizens Advice (CA) have condemned the government’s Pathways To Work Green Paper in a hard hitting
Citizens Advice condemn Green Paper cuts in hard hitting reportCitizens Advice (CA) have condemned the government’s Pathways To Work Green Paper in a hard hitting report of their own, entitled ‘Pathways To Poverty’. The opening paragraph gives a clear indication of the anger and frustration inside an organisation whose…
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pip review
Hi everyone how are you all doing i got a text msg frkm pip saying my pip review is starting jn one way im glad if my review is successful it takes me pass the dreaded new points sytem and in another way im dreading it because fhe worrying starts now sleepless nights which i already have become even worse and my mental…
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Pip review over 10 years ongoing award
He'll my award is for ongoing I spoke to pip on the phone who told me from may2025 your award will be reviewed.but I haven't herd anything or any forms. Will I receive a light touch review please
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Hi, my name is Davidlee74!
Hi all. I have had peripheral Neuropathy for about 4 years now and in lots of pain, i do take meds for it but it's getting to the point off affecting my mobility. I'm considering applying for Pip but hearing some awful stories on appication processes is putting me off. Any advice here would be greatly appreciated. Davd
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PIP review.
I had a text from the DWP today, saying that my PIP was due for review and that they were sending me a form to fill in within the next few days. My question is this - am I right in thinking that the welfare reforms don't start until November next year,and that the necessity to be awarded 4 points on at least one of the…
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Back pay
an award - review was dated Feb 2024 Extended to November 2024 Review paper based April 2025 award - care standard stayed the same Mobility enhanced from nothing - no Back pay - none is that correct ? I don’t want to ring them in case they review again and it’s lowered
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Hello all !
I am a Pensioner and currently getting PIP lower rate living disability these past 9 yrs.. My health has deteriorated in the past 6 months. Does anyone know if there is something l can do?
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Tribunal in a pip in 50 mins
Hi I have severe OCD and im about to do my tribunal and been worried all night can't some plz advise me what will happen also I just looked through my tribunal bundle and I'm missing pages 61 and 62as never got sent them is this normal
