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Anticipating form AR1 in March 2026, anticipating decision 1 year later. Will new PIP rules apply?
My next AR1 form will likely arrive in March 2026. After I send it back, based on the last time I did this, I expect I'll get an assessment about 1 year later. When this assessment takes place, it will likely be after November 2026. However, the AR1 form would have been filled out and received by the DWP before November…
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ADP payment appeal
I won my appeal.for ADP Iwiththe first tier appeal heard by a doctor judge a social security Scotland representative and an adjudicator this was on 30th january I was awarded enhanced payments for both daily living and mobility i have not recieved an award letter to date only a email titled as below??? Is this normal?????…
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What's going on with PIP?
Hi all, I'm absolutely terrified of losing PIP. I'm on standard rate for both and can barely survive on what we get now. But I've been too frightened to look at any news or articles. Not only that, I don't understand any of it. When is this going to happen? I was due review in Dec 2024 but got a letter saying they've…
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Need clarification regarding new 4 point rule
Hi everyone Like everyone else the recent green paper has sent me into a state of confusion and worry. I am the recipient of the social mobility element, how I only scored four points for mixing with other people and will have an upcoming tribunal next month. The new scoring system emphasises at least four points in one…
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People already receiving pip, good news
Good news, hope this puts some relief for some. Just rang PIP, asked is my claim going to change or be stopped. They replied there are no changes at the moment or known to be any in the future as of now.
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Hi, my name is Costello! Will my wife have her PIP stopped in 2026?
My wife is 67 she's been on pip for around 6 years the lowest living component.She has an indefinite award till 2031 light touch review.Will she now be reviewed in 2026 and have her pip stopped?
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Hi, my name is Jo69! I am trying to find out if my Mum has to pay council Tax or can she get a...
Hiya I am trying to find out if my Mum has to pay council Tax or can she get a reduction please. Her council tax has gone up to £240 month can she get any help with this please. My Mum has lung Cancer and COPD her lung cancer has returned after a year of having it removed and they told us it is not curable. My brother her…
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Pip question, confused
Hi everyone. I already receive high rate on both parts for pip . I have already scored 6 points on one descriptor and over 12 in total for daily living . Will I still have to be reassessed when the new pip comes out . Surely I could just fill out the form again and as long as the descriptor is the same I would qualify…
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New pip test
https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-independence-payment-pip/pip-self-test
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Pip Review in progress
Hi My award is currently being reviewed. Last time I scored 2s and 3s and enough points for standard daily living and enhanced mobility. Will the DWP apply the new 4 points rule announced or the current rules. Thanks
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Hi, pip question, bit confused
Hi everyone. I already receive high rate on both parts for pip . I have already scored 6 points on one descriptor and over 12 in total for daily living . Will I still have to be reassessed when the new pip comes out . Surely I could just fill out the form again and as long as the descriptor is the same I would qualify…
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Government’s Green Paper - action required!
Hi New to this so apologies if I have duplicated an existing post. Now I have got over the shock, like many others, I am now in action mode. I have written to my MP as I know others have done. However for those of us novices, did you realise that a Green paper means it is being consulted on. It is therefore vital to give…
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Child dla
Hi, my son who is 12 has had his child dla turned dwn he has a hearing aid its gone to a mandonatory reconsideration they declined it as he doesn't need care attention for a child same age as him. We have sent doctors letter as supporting evidence. Can someone tell what's next steps and has someone else got it for a 12yr…
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Got pip back but confused
Hi my partner got her pip back yesterday after a telephone tribunal hearing . we were told at the end that she had been awarded pip back. but I have just had an email saying we will get a decision by post dont understand this, we were clearly told that she had had it awarded . thanks
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Will my PIP award be affected immediately?
Can anyone tell me whether the proposed changes to PIP qualification,i.e. needing to score at least 4 points on one daily living category,will affect my current award? Or will it take effect from my next assessment?
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DLA Benefit Changes
Hi new here and hoping to get a answer. As like everyone, I’m concerned about the benefit changes and to keep LWCRA on the UC element, you have to be on PIP. But what about adults still on DLA and DWP hasn’t asked them yet to move to PIP. I’m 36 years old with open spine Spinabifida and been getting high rate for…
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Current PIP claim but receiving state pension
Good morning, My current PIP claim started in 2020. My claim lasts currently for the rest of my life with a soft touch review in 2030. I’m concerned that even though I’m past working age I may end up losing my PIP under new eligibility criteria. I have have multiple health issues and get the standard rate on both…
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Loss of Housing Benefit
Hello. I am currently unfit for work. I have been diagnosed with ADHD, GAD, cPTSD, Social Anxiety, and Autism. I don't go out of the house and find socialising extremely anxious provoking to the point I don't socialise. Under these new work assessment schemes, if they declare me fit for work and I simply can't, they will…
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Mandatory reconsideration letter
HI I just posted by first class tracked delivery letter off today signed by myself and my mum who helps care for me. Does anyone what sort of time scale it takes for them to decide? And has anyone had good or bad outcomes from the mandatory decisions? Thanks
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Deadlines for appeal
Hi I’m kind of panicking here . 28 days to appeal a mandatory reconsideration is up today and I’m still waiting for benefits advisor to get back to me . I’ve rang today and left a message regarding this . I really do get how busy they must be . Am I screwed now ?
