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PIP updates
hi everyone, I’m new here and just wondering if anyone could share their experiences if similar to mine just for a bit of ease? I applied for PIP on 15th May (this was when I sent back my form online). I had no texts to confirm anything about receiving my form, but I’m aware it’s not always a quick process. I called the…
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PIP Mobility
Hello I am new here and it is the first time I have every applied for PIP. I have been researching it through this forum and am so grateful for all the information on here. I have been writing my answers prior to ringing the DWP to ask for a claim form which I hope to do next week. About my situation. I am in my sixties…
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Here we go
As your all more than aware of my anxiety up and down in a constant of terror received txt your pip form in the post arrrrghh seriously how do people keep it together and I'm really sorry if I offended poppy
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Tribunal yesterday and won!
sorry for the delay in writing, still trying to get my head around it all. So, tribunal was yesterday and after two years I eventually won, enhanced daily and standard mobility. It was a very emotionally draining day and one which I wouldn’t ever want to go through again. There was lots of tears but I’m just glad that I…
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PIP tribunal today
good morning, I have my PIP tribunal this afternoon, after two years of fighting to get this far and then waiting a year for an actual hearing date. I’m a mixture of feelings, I’m very very anxious, nervous and feel abit sick but I know I need to get through this as there’s been plenty of times through the whole experience…
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pip - PIP say my AR1 form was late when it wasn't, anyone else had this?
Hi everyone Just wondered if the following has ever happened to anybody else, or is it just me? I received a pip review (AR1 form) that I was requested to fill in with a view to establishing whether or not my pip claim should be extended beyond the december 2024 end date. The date I had to return this form by was 22/05/24…
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Pip reform/vouchers
Ever since the government and DWP have been talking about replacing cash payments with vouchers I've been absolutely terrified to say the least. My mental health has deteriorated so much more, my anxiety is ridiculously bad and my panic attacks have I creased tenfold. Vouchers would not be of any use for me as I have to…
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Pip; We now have all the information we need to make a decision
Received the no decision text yesterday morning. this morning I have had a letter from pip saying they’ve got all the information they need to make a decision the letter dated 12th so before they sent the text. Bit confusing for me anyone else had this letter how long until decision?
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Reporting conditions worsening
Hi I was awarded highest rate of daily living in January 2023, they dismissed the mobility issues completely but I decided not to appeal as it all was very stressful. Since then my condition has been worsening to the point of pains and exhaustion limiting amounts I can use both legs and hands, I can no longer walk the 50…
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Looking for a template to complain to DWP
Hi, I have began writing a complaint letter to the DWP about the assessor and the decision maker. However, as I always do it is a long letter. I somehow need to condense it. I don't know if there is a template I can download and work with that. I'm good at writing, lengthy things but when it comes to making it professional…
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PIP Washing and bathing querie
Hey, so looking at the washing bathing section. I have a balance disorder that means i cant shower due to falling over and water getting in my ears causing dizziness. Hypothetically if i had to shower i would need to be sitting down. However I can have a bath with no trouble most of the time, I use the side of the bath to…
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Pip reconsideration
Hi all I have a question that i cannot find anywhere For daily living there is a question about managing or monitoring a health condition and i wanted to ask because i need more than 14 hours of supervision to from my guardians to help mointor my heart diseases but im not sure if thats the same as therapy thats nt the only…
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Worried about how my assessment went.
I had my assessment a few weeks back and I'm still waiting to hear but there was something that concerns me. I had a brain injury resulting from a cvst/stroke. My speech is affected and this usually happens now when my heart rate and BP rises. I warned them at beginning of interview that I might not be able to answer as…
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help with pip review form?
hi my name is John, I have just received the pip award review form, and I'm wondering if there is anu here I can go to get help to fill it in
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Carers Allowance and PIP
Hi, I've been my partners carer for years and he is on PIP. I've struggled with my hearing for years and basically have finally been brave enough/got to a point where it was affecting me so much to get it checked and they've confirmed that i need hearing aids in both ears and in their words 'i don't know how you've coped…
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Pip
Hi I've just received a text saying that a health professional is looking at my claim how long after this do you hear back
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Hi, my name is GeorginaM55! inconsistencies in report, should I appeal?
Hi my name is Gina I have just had my pip assessment and been given the lowest rate on mobility and capacity. There are a lot of inconsistencies in the report to what was said to the advisor is this worth appealing can anyone give me any advice Thank you
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Success at last!
I applied for PIP in May last year. Was given only 4 points for the food/making meal section and then 0 for everything else. Submitted an MR and got the same result, though after reading my assessment I’m not surprised given how it was full of lies. Lodged an Appeal and my appeal was heard yesterday. I walked in with 4…
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A Winner At PIP Tribunal
Just a quick question please. And it has already been asked but I cannot find the answer..... After eighteen months of being pushed pillar to post. Lies from the telephone interview. Being refused after M.R., just a quick question please. And it has already been asked but I cannot find the answer..... After eighteen months…
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PIP decision overturned - HB received Important information about your benefits
Hi Everyone, I am looking for some advice or help from someone who may have had a similar situation to mine. My PIP decision was over turned by the tribunal about 4 weeks ago. I have not heard anything from DWP or received any payment just yet but today I got an email containing a series of letters/statements from my LA…
