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Want to pursue autism diagnosis, but worried about impact on PIP
Weird ask maybe, but in brief: - I've been getting PIP for nearly a year - multiple conditions - I receive max rate for both mobility and daily living components - I get the "indefinite" award as well AKA my first review isn't scheduled for 10 years I've been thinking about pursuing a possible autism diagnosis. But today I…
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A friend on universal credit
my friend gets universal credit she gets standard allowance housing element 1 child element and carers element if she starts work how many hour on minimum wage can she work a month without it affecting her benefits she live in Northern Ireland
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Missed PIP Call
While ironically on the phone to the UC review people I had a missed call from PIP (which is currently under review) saying that he would call back in an hour and nothing to worry about. But they never did call back. Will they write to me about whatever it was if they can't get through to me on the phone? I am concerned as…
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Disapointed with Dr's letter
The letter is quite short and vague, It doesn't seem to properly back up the issues I face which are related to certain PIP descriptors, no mention of how these things can end up making me feel suicidal and no mention of overwhelming psychological distress, even though I've told the doctor this and I also mentioned both…
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Advice with PIP claim
Hi,I have recently undergone major surgery to my colon and now have colostomy bag fitted.I also have COPD.About to start my PIP claim online and hope to get advice in completing.Surgery revealed diverticulitis disease.
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Very stressed waiting for my PIP review letter arriving
i am very stressed waiting for my PIP review letter arriving within 2 weeks But my worry is i have not had either a telephone assessment or face to face. Do you think they are going to stop my PIP cos if anything i am slightly worse than when i first got PIP. But i was advises by CAB because my husband has made a we room…
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Can I see my PIP rates online?
Hi I'm new here. I have been on PIP for a while and was wondering whether there is an online account, similar to the government gateway, where I can access records for my PIP and see how much PIP I have received and how much I am receiving?
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Just submitted my claim
I rang up as was advised to apply by citizen advice and also a benefits advisor lady who came out to see me . I answered honestly and about my worst days etc and how my mental health and drinking at times affected me . And how I can’t be around ppl etc as don’t trust anyone due to past abuse ( long story short) . I don’t…
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Phone call from pip assessor
I did post a previous post on this subject, but since then I have other questions , after a phone call to the people who organise the assessments. I had a phone call yesterday saying they.had booked a call for Wednesday, which would last 12-20 minutes because the assessor wanted clarification. If they didn't get that it…
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Adp/pip
hi just looking for some info here. I recently was moved from pip to adp. I sent away a no change review today for adp. But i realised 1 medication i was on changed to another, it was a different anti depressant but was years ago when on pip. As when i applied for pip i was trying to find what one was best for me. Im just…
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Going to Tribunal
Hello I’m Pam , New to scope , I have helped a few people with PIP and been very successful, I am helping a close friend with PIP but because appeal to DWP unsuccessful got to go tribunal , She has been on PIP a few years receiving only the low rate care element only , As her late husband sadly passed away April 2024 , She…
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PIP tribunal result - enhanced rate indefinitely
Hi everyone - As something to give hope to those struggling with the dwp and its system, I thought I would share my result with you - I had my hearing yesterday and I have been awarded the enhanced rate indefinitely. thats a very significant contrast from the total 'nil' score that i was given by the dwp I am obviously…
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Pip phone assessment
Good morning everyone I had a phone call this morning, saying I have a phone assessment on Wednesday. I'm absolutely terrified. My last assessment was paper based and I was given full daily living and standard mobility. I have had lung cancer since and bulging lower spine discs so asked for a change in circumstances for my…
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More supporting evidence sent later
hi I’ve recently filled out & returned pip review form after changes in physical health. I’ve sent quite abit of supporting evidence already which at the time of original awardI didn’t have no diagnoses etc. This time I have sent care plans, mri results showing prolapsed disks, fibromyalgia, medical insoles. I’ve forwarded…
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Pip Review
Hi I sent off my review forms after they was requested by the dwp as the end date was going to be April this year gone. They received the forms back in September last year. I did a phone call Assesment two weeks ago explaining how my health has further deteriorated etc. My question is if the dwp requested a review will I…
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Pip review - how do I renew bus pass, car and blue badge while waiting for a review to complete?
hi all My pip ends middle of next month, had usual texts saying their still reviewing it, forms sent back in March, got text Jan, needed extension for cab to help Been on pip last 6 years Read on here payment will carry on whilst in review, (for how long?)extensions for a year, etc How would I renew my blue badge ,bus pass…
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gp refusing to provide support letter for pip
My pip reclaim has arrived with very little time to send back, my gp practise refuses to provide letter even with payment. any suggestions it is really stressing me out. Any help would be appreciated
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Loss of PIP entitlement
I lost my PIP in December of 2023 until May of 2024 and when it was reinstated my car payment was not paid. I was told all goes back to normal… Fast forward to last week, I had to return my car when i was told that I cannot have a new car because of this shortfall, to this point i had no clue about that. I'm on benefits…
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PIP 4 points is it or isn't it ?
I am confused , the 4 points were taken out of the bill to get MP's to vote , then I am hearing its back again and will apply to all claimants new and existing and will come into force in 2026 . I cannot keep up with it and my anxiety is sky high, I was awarded enhanced on both in June this year , but my award ends in June…
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Pip
hi, I applied for pip in June and on 18th Aug I got a call from the assessor saying it’s a brief call and they’ll book face to face appointment for me but then asking my condition and medication questions she said that she has got all the info needed and do not need face to face approval now and wait for the claim letter.…
