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Anxiety over pip video assessment next week
Hi, I’ve been receiving PIP for 10 years now, awarded for my hearing disability and for depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. I received a text this morning stating that I will be having a PIP video assessment. I did fill out the renewal form and have been waiting for an update for about a year now. I’m feeling really…
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PIP Ongoing Award Critera
Hello there, I'm curious on this 'Ongoing Award' criteria which has a light touch review every 10 years. I've been awarded PIP 2 months ago, and I'm going to keep this as a 2 year award for now, but I may upon reassessment ask the health practitioner about this. Does anyone know what the criteria is to fit into this? I…
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Pip and DSA
I was born with Cerebral Palsy affecting gait and speech. My condition is life long. I did my undergraduate degree which for I received transport (taxi) from DSA, however I have PIP and got a motability car but I don't drive it due to my disability- my parents drive me to places. DSA back then approved my taxi journeys. I…
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Worried about changes to PIP
hello can some body help worried about the changes to PIP can somebody help will it effect Pension Credit at all ? Also what does LCWRA mean ? and WCA ? tHANKS
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DVLA SLEEP APNEA PIP MOBILITY
Hi, just diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea and don't think I can drive safely. I already receive pip mobility low rate for other ailments. I'm worried now as I will have to tell DVLA who will no doubt remove my licence. Do I stand a good chance of getting a mobility car for my carer to drive for me. Has anyone…
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Four point rule
Hi, I have standard daily living needs with an ongoing award until October 2031. I got this award long term as its accepted my physical conditions are highly unlikely to improve. My worry, like many of you is this 4 pointer in the green paper from November 2026 if it comes into law. Do any of you think DWP are likely to…
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PIP Changes November 2026.
I copied the following from a website: “Personal independence payment (PIP) eligibility will be tightened from November 2026. This will affect new applications but also existing claimants when they are reassessed.” My PIP reassessment is due in May 2027. I have 2 points in five of the Daily Living components and do not…
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New medical condition while on pip
hi there I suffer with PTSD and been on pip about 4 years now My award runs out in September and awaiting a new review ( pending the government) in the last few months I’ve been diagnosed with neuropathy in my feet and hands, it’s very painful and very sore on my feet, I was going to put all my new symptoms on the next…
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PIP Assessment Report
I did my pip telephone assessment on April 11 at 9am and lasted for about an hour, I got a text at 10:45 am from DWP that same morning saying “We've received the written report of your PIP assessment. We will write to you once we've made a decision on your PIP. As a guide you should hear from us within 8 weeks. You don't…
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Pip
Hi I was awarded pip in 2015 an put in the highest group for daily living I've checked my paper work am I scored 2 points an that in groups does that mean more or less that il lose pip if my review is next year which at the moment they have said it's planned for next year
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Mandatory reconsideration
Hi I would like some advice about MR. It's the first time I've claimed for PIP. I have ASD, depression and spinal stenosis. I was due to have a telephone assessment (which was texted to me 2 weeks prior) however 20 minutes before my assessment I received a call to say they were running late and they would contact me within…
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Stick or twist
Hi I currently receive high rate care on DLA and LCWRA. My question is would it make sense to claim PIP now before the changes happen in order to reduce the risk of being affected by the cuts to LCWRA and the 4 point PIP criteria? Thanks 🙏
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Pip backpay change of circumstances
hi bit of a weird question I was receiving standard mobility but my condition worsened drastically. It worsened in around April/may 2024 and then again in September 2024. I submitted change of circumstances call on the 8th October and was sent forms etc. then I had my assessment in December and decision 20 Jan for enhanced…
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PIP MR (mandatory reconsideration) backpay
hi I put in for a MR on 25th January, was receiving standard from beginning of 2024 but submitted change of circumstance in sept 2024 and was awarded enhanced in Jan 2025, but for some reason they only awarded me from December rather than from when I submitted the change so I missed out on a substantial amount of backpay.…
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Hi, my name is gemmaM! If I was to update my pip diagnosis would they consider me for hrc and hrm?
hi, I’ve just started to care for my 2 grandsons due to my daughter having ill health. My eldest grandson is 5 and I am in receipt of middle rate care dla for him due to him being autistic and awaiting a adhd assessment. His care needs have drastically changed especially on a night time. I’ve made dla aware. I suffer with…
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Pip reassessment
hi all Anyone have thoughts/or recent dealings with how long re assessment are taking? As I have read varying timescales my pip Was awarded for 3 years till September this year Got text January that forms will be sent, got extension till March due to a very busy cab , sent back form this month, early days I know, just…
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PIP ends before motability. How does this work?
hi, my PIP award ends on the 14th February 2027. My hand back date for my motability car is February 21st 2026. Although on the home page it says march 2026. I can apply for a new vehicle on the 21st November. However this will mean I have less that 12 months left on my PIP and the won’t even have initiated my PIP review.…
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How do you find out about the outcome of a PIP appeal?
I mean, suppose someone goes through a PIP appeal and wins, do they tell you there at the appeal or send you a letter? Is it the same as the usual letter where they say "I have decided to award you £**** for the mobility" etc.
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Curious what happens if you’re diagnosed with another health condition while awaiting tribunal?
Hi , as you know waiting lists are long for specialists etc so while I applied for pip I was still awaiting appointments . ( applied with other diagnosed issues) . My Dr wants to speak to me next week following blood tests . Now I don’t know exactly what it is but I do have my suspicions . Say your logged for tribunal and…
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DWP CALLED
Hi, if someone can help me with this please, today DWP called me twice but my phone was switched off, I have requested an appeal for my pip through tribunal and today dwp called me, has anyone gone through this, I wonder why will pip call you if the appeal has already been logged to tribunal.
