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Just reread my husbands PIP assesment scores post coma several weeks later
Hi, my hubby was in a near fatal motorbike accident back in May and in a coma for just over four weeks with multiple injuries. Throughout all the trauma and thanks to the fab people on here, I got through the PIP process as his appointee and he was awarded enhanced and enhanced for two years. I have just looked for the…
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How will I be notified if I have a pip award
So I've had all these sms texts which I've responded too previously.Filled out the form online and had the telephone assessment.But it's just occurred to me that I have no idea how I'll be notified if I'm eligible.Will it be a text? A call? Or on the u.c journal?
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Pip assessment for PTSD - I got asked whether I could get on a bus?
So confused! I had my pip assessment today finally after 11 weeks since applying . It lasted for 1hr 20 mins and the assessor was very nice however he asked me whether I could take a bus to a destination that I didn’t know. I did say that I hadn’t been on a bus in 30 years as I live in a very rural area and there are no…
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How long generally for decision on Attendance Allowance?
Hello I’m new to this. wondering if you could help, I have put a claim in for attendance allowance it’s just eight weeks I have received a letter from D.W P . Saying they are sorry but not come to a decision yet ! Not to worry I will not loose any money and will be in touch soon .
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Won my MR for PIP
Hi, I have good news. A few may remember me putting in my MR for my PiP. Well last week I found out that they changed it around at MR without the need of going to Tribunal. I have had a few things to sort ie, blood tests to update you straight away. But I wanted to update anyhow. Thank you for the support. I
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PIP change in circumstances to include newly diagnosed conditions which has resulted in 0 points
Hi everyone, I submitted a claim for PIP in January 2023. I was awarded nil points and submitted a Mandatory Reconsideration which also awarded nil points. I started the Tribunal process and was contacted by DWP to say that they had decided to change their decision and after a phone call with an agent I was awarded 11…
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is Severe obstructive sleep apnea classed as a disability?
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone knows if my severe obstructive sleep apnea is classed as a disability or not asy fiancé mentioned it to me that it is. I'm not sure who told him, but I'm thinking that it was his twin sister as she has sleep apnea herself (I don't know what type she has tho) and he's been talking to…
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Got my PIP assessment
This discussion was created from comments split from: Experiences of recruiting private caregivers/PA’s.
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PIP mobility claim for purpose of motability
Hello everyone. I'd like to ask about the mobility component of pip and to explain my circumstances. I currently get enhanced daily living and standard mobility (10 points) but I want to apply for motability driving lessons. This is because really and truly I have suffered in my life meaning I haven't been able to achieve…
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apply for PIP instead?
Hi I’m not sure where to post my question but hoping someone will see it here. I receive lcwra my condition has worsened and I’m considering applying for PIP instead has anyone done this is it complicated etc? Thank you in advance Angela
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A few questions about PIP
Hope you are all well on this cold night 🥶 I have a PIP related Q if that’s ok. I was refused pip (missed out by 2 points) about 2 years ago on depression and anxiety and tbh I didn’t have it in me to appeal the decision. If anything I am worse now, on top of that I’m going through assessments with neurologists for CFS. I…
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PIP Review Award
Hi there, wondering if someone could offer me some advice! I was awarded PIP in 2021 after transferring from DLA. I was awarded the higher rate on both components. I was sent a review form last year in November and filled it out, but didn’t hear anything back until recently when I got a text to say the DWP had made a…
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Had my new award, do I still need assessment
I had my new award extended, but then I received a text message giving me an appointment for my telephone assessment with the health assessment advisory team. do I still need appointment. Both happen within two weeks
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PIP review & appeals
Hi all I'm up for my pip review soon. Since my original application that I had to take to tribunal (& won) I'm wondering about the review outcome. Basically I've had symptoms of ME/CFS for 4 years I have cancer & a brain tumour to boot but my CFS has been the one that's caused me a lot of issues with mobility. I'm…
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PIP MR decision concerning Planning and Following a journey - should I go to tribunal
Hi all, is it worth the stress of going to a tribunal if you disagree with your PIP MR decision on these sections - Engaging with other people face to face, Making Budgeting Decisions and espeically - Planning and Following a Journey? On my original PIP application decision, I was given 4 points for Moving Around but 0 for…
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retirement and pip
I am awaiting review outcome and have been reassured about this from poppy, with thanks. I am set to retire (oap) in june of next year, if my review is succesful will I remain on pip or will I have to accept govt pension and no additional help? Is there another benefit I should be aware of? Many thanks for your help.…
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I’ve just done my first ever pip medical assessment
I was so nervous at the start . I think It went fine but time will tell . First claim and high failures . Anyway I done it 80 minutes on phone . Was changed from Video today . I didn’t mind was probally better for me in a way . I had a straight down line assessor . Trying to remember how many times I laughed. Nervous thing…
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Pip telephone tribunal
hi all, has anyone else had a tribunal experience like this? had my telephone pip tribunal today after a year of waiting and feeling pretty disheartened and deflated after it. I applied for pip as I have anxiety, Haemochromatosis, IBS, Migraines and a bladder condition. After my mandatory reconsideration in February 2024 I…
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Pip payments
GEMZY3333 hi just a quick question , if ur On pip and due to receive two payments in one month because that’s how it’s landed I think it only ever happenes once a year , , but have a mobility car , do u have to pay for the car twice or Just one time ? And if only once will u get a fuller payment and n that month ?
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Tribunal hearing
Finally got my date for tribunal hearing at the end of this month it's been a year and a half since I applied for pip and know a ending is in sight 🙂
