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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 🙂
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Doctors evidence or consultants
do pip accept doctors evidence to support your application or today just rely on consultants report
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Advice - PIP Evidence
I posted a change of circs earlier this year but got declined based on not being medicated for one of my diagnosed conditions. My OT report and doctors report stated I had the condition though and I am now receiving medication in addition to intensive counselling. Nothing has changed in relation to my daily needs since my…
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Question Regarding PIP Review Form
Hello, So, my PIP review form arrived yesterday, and I just have a question(s) about the layout of the form. It still has all of the activities, but it has 3 sections to each element, which says something along the lines of: “Has your condition changed, and when did this happen?” “What appliances/aids do you use to help…
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Pip
hi all Ive applied for pip again after a break off it for certain reasons I don’t really want to say anyway I’ve had my assessment Tuesday it was not booked but they just rang to ask a couple of questions Dwp have received the report today which is good so there going to look at it but I also had a call about half an hour…
