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PIP but no PIP2
I am supporting someone who made a claim for PIP but didn't complete and return the PIP2 form. He has been contacted by Maximus with a date for a telephone assessment. I assume that they will ask him for details of his medical professionals, prescriptions etc as they won't have this information. Has anyone had experience…
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Verify appointee HELP
Hello, I'm currently on LCWRA, and I've been asked to come to the job center to verify my appointee. The issue is that my appointee has an expired passport, which means they cannot be verified without a valid passport. I’ve been informed that if I miss my appointment again, they will suspend and close my claim. Can anyone…
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Pip claims... just info from anyone who's been through it.
Just looking for a little bit of information on how long things take. I understand how long it takes over all but i'm just wondering about one part of it. II recently got granted LCWRA And it was backdated only one month but hey ho better than a kick in the teeth and I finally have it moving forward but what a fight it was…
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Mandatory Reconsideration Success
Good Morning everyone I have received my telephone call this morning to tell me I have been awarded standard care on both elements after my MR. This has not been an easy time as I have been trying for nearly 3 years to get an award. It was always 0 points and a 6 for dl and 4 mobility. I would just like to thank you all on…
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carers allowance
Hi Guys I am currently on PIP and my son is on lowest rate DLA, we both need care and I am sure that he isnt entitled on the lower rate. I am in the stages of appealing against his decision but i know this can take forever. in the meantime, i am in desparate need of help around the house and the extra washing and cleaning…
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Today's PIP tribunal was a bust and has made me feel awful
So i've just gotten off of what was supposed to be my PIP tribunal video conference, but we couldn't go ahead with it because they said that they had none of the over 30 pages worth of medical evidence that i sent in. I didn't realise that i should've received the evidence in my pack as well until they told me. I 1000%…
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council tax
Hi why council won't exempt council tax if I am deaf ?? they said if property have deaf equipment like deaf fire alarm or so then tax will be exempt is that true?? I'm deaf can't hear anything at all my partner is carer for me how come we don't get
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Pip review waiting
I had a review form to fill in back in November that I got help filling in from cab I was unwell on the day of that appointment the additional stress and anxiety causes havoc with my body I thought cab sent the form back on my behalf heard nothing then got a letter in January stating that the decision had been made on…
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19 weeks and waiting - attendance allowance
Hi my name is is Steve and it would be be good to talk to people with experience and knowledge of attendance allowance Applied in September and got text to say received on 24th September. Nearly 5 months on and nothing
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Is It worth calling PIP to progress chase MR?
Hi, I sent off my letter for a mandatory consideration for PIP around the 15th November 2024, I called up the PIP line the next day to check that they had received it and they confirmed that they had. They advised me that they had manually requested the MR on the system that day to speed it up. Is there any point in…
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Mobility Car deposit question.
Hi there, First time caller. My partner has just received a letter extending her PIP review until March '26. She was due to renew her lease next month (if it were to carry on). If she orders a new car, do we get the deposit back (pro rata) if the review eventually turns her down? Thank You. (in advance)
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Pip not granted on a pack of lies
just been rejected for pip and it’s been on a complete pack of lies of things that I didn’t say at all. I’m devastated and feel so hurt as I thought the woman was being nice but why did I think that when it’s the DWP. I feel so sad and deflated
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Possible new claim for DLA
Hi - does anyone know if I should put in for DLA for my 3 year old? He is non-speaking/non-verbal and after his appointment with the pediatrician, he has been diagnosed with being on the spectrum (awaiting the formal report - followed up today and the sent it out in the port today). He has other needs daily night and day…
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Absolutely fed up with dwp
From a bad assessment to the response I get when I ring, un delivered mail from 4 weeks ago still not arrived, SAR delivered with the last assessment missing and no one can give me any answers! The assessor in my case advised me to apply for a Blue badge, the rest of the report was an absolute joke, yes the complaint is in…
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Vehicle tax exceptions
A friend recently been awarded high rate mobili4y session and sent vehicle tax exception letter just wanted to know as the only while available to her while being driven to appointments errand groups etc can she apply for the tax exception even rhough it's a van and not a car. It's the only vehicle in household. And use to…
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Hi, my name is Xcharlie! My son was asked to apply for pip when he turned 16 as he was on DLA...
Hi, My son was asked to apply for pip when he turned 16 as he was on DLA, his claim for pip was accepted and rate increased 10 months ago, but due to human error his pip was not actioned and his DLA still stayed in payment for the last 10 months, PIP have now said they awarded him a higher rate in April last year but they…
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Hi, my name is sdavies25! hi I had a phone assessment on the 30/1/25 I called today 5/1/25 ...
hi I had a phone assessment on the 30/1/25 I called today 5/1/25 to request a copy of my report but the lady on the phone said it’s been sent back to the assessor could anyone tell me why that’s happened and if it’s good or bad? I suffer from bpd/adha/anxiety/depression and the stress of all this process is making me so…
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Pip health change
hi everyone im on pip for my mobility but ive recently been put on blood pressure medication is this something i need to update them about? If so what happens then. my current pip award runs until 2028. this medication has not made my arthritis better or worse.
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Applied for pip and been weeks since last messaged
Hi I applied for pip and had a message to say my application was with a medical expert, it’s been over 3 weeks since I received the message I’m very anxious as I’m overthinking if this is a good or bad thing has anyone been in a similar situation and how long roughly did you wait for an outcome? Many thanks
