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Mandatory Reconsideration
Anyone else! Physically and mentally drained with the whole process!! I've received the " we have all the information we need to be able to decide " letter today! Dated 12th December 2024, I'm not sure what's going on as my claim has been with the MR dept since 18/21st November, my assessment was completely flawed and had…
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Change of circumstances backpay
Hello all, I’m just wondering if I report a change of circumstances, and I get awarded a higher rate, would it be back paid to the date I rang up? Or would I just get the higher amount from then going forward. Thanks.
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PIP Review Capita
I have been claiming pip for over 3 years now, I get standard daily living and enhanced mobility which I have a car on the mobility scheme When I fist applied for pip I was unsuccessful went all the way to tribunal and lost. After a few years I reapplied for pip but didn't get any points but still took it to tribunal which…
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Dear ATOS - original prose from 2017...
I just thought I'd share this.. Written in 2017… After the most ridiculously inaccurate report from them ever.. Dear ATOS, thank you for curing me. When we met, I discovered that the pea sized kidney in my body was suddenly working, it must be true, you told me so. But it only works twice a week, presumably taking long…
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Adp appeal the appeal
So bit of back story I was turned down for adp took all the way to tribunal and they took points away. So no award been given. I asked for statement of reasons to see why they came to decision and there is lies written on the statement and I don't know if this is error of law? It's written things that were said which were…
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Single sided deafness. Do anyone know where I stand with this when it comes to renewing my PIP?
I've recently suffered from sudden hearing loss in my one ear. Its a profound loss so an hearing aid won't help and I'm not eligible for a CI because i have moderate hearing in my good ear. I'm struggling from really bad Tinnitus and voice distortion on top of a severe one sided feeling loss. It's impacted me physically…
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Advice Needed: Universal Credit & PIP While Returning to Education
Hi everyone at SCOPE, I’m currently receiving the maximum Personal Independence Payment (PIP) at the enhanced rate for both mobility and daily living due to my disability. I’m planning to return to education either this September (2025) or the following year, and I’m really excited about taking this step forward. When I…
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Good news today
Hi everyone I've been waiting over a year for a re assessment and today got a txt to say my review was complete without an assesment and ive rang and spoke to pip and I get the same amount till 2029. Great news I was so worried about it. I only get the low amount and no mobility but it helps me alot.
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Disability concessions.
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone can tell me how I would go about using a disabilty concession. Eg london zoo, Hampton court etc I know they provide a concession hut not sure how to fo about arranging tickets. Any info would be great.
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PIP decision explanation/Mandatory Reconsideration Notice
Hi folks I have MS and have been awarded basic rate mobility scoring 10/12 points for moving around. I have not received enough points for daily living as I only received 6 points. I thought I had described my difficulties much better but obviously not. Any advice appreciated. Do I ring and ask for a full report? Can I ask…
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Pip assessment report
hello, I’m new here and attempting to create my first post so please bear with me, so I applied for pip for the first time back in October and had my assessment a couple of weeks ago, I have requested and received a copy of my assessment report which when added up recommends enhanced for both care and mobility, a score of…
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What help is there for chronically ill and out of work for years?
Hello. Newly joined here . I am in a desperate state, I hope, somebody has more knowledge than I do and could advise something. I have been ill for over 10 years but I did not ask for any help also sadly nothing from the social system as I do not not understand the social system at all. Two years ago I have tried to claim…
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Pip review complete without an assessment
Hi all I know nobody will be able to give me a definite answer but just wanted to ask if anyone has had a similar experience. After 11 months of waiting i have received the standard your review is complete text message however i was not invited for an assessment ( this is my first review). I received my regular payment the…
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Help with PIP
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Someone said to my mother in law that P.I.P(personal independent payment) is a means tested benefit? Is it true or are they talking aload of ****? And they said dwp are checking her account is that allowed?
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Pip Tribunal update
I called pip today to ask for update on my backpay and the automated line said I would be getting my higher award in the next payment. I then spoke to an advisor who told me I would receive part of my backpay Thursday . Apparently because I was on no mobility prior to tribunal and they awarded me enhanced they issue that…
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Apparently I’m a liar!
I applied for pip and have filled in the forms correctly and had the video assessment. I’ve now had the decision and it basically says to every point I made this. “You have said you cannot walk 200 meters. In my opinion you can walk 200 meters” ”you have said you cannot prepare a meal. In my opinion you can prepare a meal”…
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Dla past 16
Hello all! Hope all is well. My eldest son is due to get transition from dla to pipbas he is 16 next month. He has been awarded dla till February 2026. Can anyone please advise me on how to transfer to pip for him and what other benefits he'll be entitled to. Also does anyone know of any careers neurodivergent friendly…
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Vouchers for PIP - a load of nonsense
If you don't receive it the latest newsletter from Benefits & Work explains it all The newsletter always has a useful point about the latest PIP AR1 REVIEW FORM https://www.icontact-archive.com/archive?c=144836&f=2941&s=6745&m=1191490&t=9e9c98a7d9387eb5c584b7e81a15d03a3040ca2700682dadb514b7c01a8d57f0 PIP VOUCHERS…
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Pip renewal
How long does it take for a pip renewal to be made? I got the forms on 26 September and sent them off in October they got there on the 17. I rang the dwp pip department and said they received them on the 17 of October. It said to send them between 26 of September and 26 of October. Which I did. My daughter pip ends at the…
