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Short notice pip health assesment with no form
Hi, so ive had pip for a few years now and last week i got a text about a face to face health assesment for next week. I told them i couldnt do that day as my support isnt available so they changed it to the week after. I havent been given a form so im not sure what information they are assessing me on. One of my issues is…
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Completing my first pip review and need advice on weight loss meds inclusion
Hi. I am so glad I have found this group, thank you for having me! I am trying to fill in my first pip review and wondered if I should include Mounjaro on the list of medication. I have to pay privately, and did it because my sedentary lifestyle, pain and fatigue means I have gained weight. Do I have to mention this? I…
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pip tribunal
Hi I have my tribunal next week and am in a right pickle and panicking that they will take points away. I have been reading online that the tribunal can take points away. I have only appealed certain things as was happy with the points given on some of them. Will the points remain the same even though i didnt appeal them…
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Pensioners and the government PIP revision
I’m new to this and not good with technology as I’m 80 and husband 77 so apologies . I wondered if any One knows if this PIP back to work revision will affect pensioners benefits .
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PIP reconsideration - not awarded
Hi I'm AuDHD, I wouldn't say I'm high needs but Peri menopause has exacerbated things for me and I'm living in crisis mode. Always doing the things most urgent because I can't organise, or I'm too tired, I've practically become a recluse, I have no money management skills. Everywhere else I've seen online says I don't have…
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New ADP applications
Hi, I'm new here. Can anyone tell me how long new applications are taking for ADP in Scotland? I can't seem to find any recent threads about it.
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How common are paper based reviews?
Hi, I am hearing about more and more people not having an assessment for their PIP review. I understand that this is a 'paper based' review. How common is this now?
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Advice Needed With PIP
Hope everyone is having a okay day.👍 I am hoping someone can share some light. Just received my PIP review form AR1 (It is time to review your reward). The form focuses mainly on ‘how you would manage different activities’ mainly and no changes so am a bit confused about this. My question is can I write about some of my…
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PIP Spending.
What do we make of Labour potentially asking PIP recipients what they actually spend there money on.For years it says you can spend it on what you like,now a large amount goes on daily living expenses,food,gas,electricity,water,phone, Internet,tv pacage,most people with disabilities more so muskeloskeletal issues dont…
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PIP Review Timeline
I've had the "Review Complete" text from DWP which means they have done a paper-based assessment. Have to wait for the letter now, but not having to have an assessment was the biggest hurdle for me. Phew! I'm in the North East. The Review has started text received on 9th August '24 Review paperwork received by DWP on 31st…
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Pip change law
Had a letter about change in law how it may affect you with social support to mix with other people face to face . When I had assessment I was awarded 0 points for mixing with other people. Which I no wasent right but didn't challenge it because to stressful so was awarded lowest rate daily living. That was in 2019. Then…
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Almost pension age - can still apply for Pip?
Hi, Just a quick question. My Father is 66 (and so can claim his pension) at the end of July this year. He has been off work for a good few months as his mobility has declined, and it won't really get any better due to age related degeneration making it worse. Can he still claim Pip? I'm not sure if the rule is that you…
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PIP and Driving when claiming for 'Daily Living'
Hi Everybody, I hope everyone is having a good day. I’ve recently seen comments regarding PIP and driving and some debate surrounding eligibility for PIP/Daily Living etc. when the claimant is a driver. I cannot remember which thread it was on but recalled that I’d also seen something on ‘Benefits and Work’ website forum a…
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We've awarded you PIP (NI) text
Hi, I received the above text on Monday morning and I am wondering when I will receive my first payment as it's badly needed. I've read different people saying 2 weeks for decision letter and others 2 days for first payment. Just wondering if anyone can confirm? This is a Northern Ireland claim. TIA
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can i get extra Can I get Adult Disability Payment for diabetes iam on small rate at min and have a hearing aid fitted to day sick of wating for change from esa to uc still no word its a worry :(
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Pip extension
HHi, I discussed me having claimed my last months PIP payment and sent my review form in in October and just kept receiving text messages stating we are still dealing with your claim. I have got worse especially my living skills. One of you told me to ring them and follow it up. Well today before I had chance to ring them…
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DLA to PIP stick or twist
I have an indefinite DLA award of high care/low mobility for a lifetime condition (epilepsy). My concern is that if I wait until the proposed measures happen before claiming PIP (assuming they do), then I may not qualify due to the 4 point rule. If I do qualify then maybe my current LCWRA award would also be cut under the…
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Recieved this letter
Hello all. I know the spring statement was not long ago but today I got this letter from pip and im confused as to what it means or what to do. I wonder have others got similar and maybe got some advice please
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Hi, my name is Steve30! I’m new on here and just after advice I’ve got osteoarthritis in one hip...
hi guys I’m new on here and just after advice I’ve got osteoarthritis in one hip and both knees I’m currently applying for pip and have a telephone appointment in 2 weeks since I completed the application form in March I’ve been told last week I’m now on the list for a hip replacement and then both knees when I’m able to -…
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Help with Road Tax or anything else?
Hi Wondering if you can help a I am New to PIP. I have a score of 8 on my daily living is 8 and Mobility is 10. Can I get discount on my Road tax or any other taxes like council tax? Thank you
