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source of dwp quote 'if condition has not changed in 2 years it is unlikely to change'
Hi everyone, I dont expect anyone will be able to help with this but I can always ask, what is there to lose by asking!!!! I read a dwp quote somewhere that regarding health conditions/disbilities the following quote 'if a condition hasn't changed in 2 years it is unlikely to change" I am trying to find the source of this…
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PIP REVIEW DUE I HAVE TWO CONDITIONS TO ADD
On my PIP award letter it says I will hear from pip after 30March this year for a review, my award ends next April. I have two conditions to add , the first is that I have profound hearing loss and wear hearing aids in both ears. Even with the hearing aids I still have difficulty hearing people and I recently almost got…
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DWP PIP videos
These may help some (4 videos) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - An overview Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - How you can claim PIP Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - What you can expect at a PIP assessment Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - How PIP is awarded
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PIP Change of Circumstance
Hi, I got awarded PIP not long ago (standard DL) for Mixed Anxiety and Depressive Disorder. I have now recently been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Since this diagnosis, I understand a bit more about myself. To my knowledge, I have to tell PIP about changes. One of these changes is that I started medication and I need…
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PIP
I'm feeling really confused because I struggle with my mental health, and I often don’t understand things right away when I read them. I’ve just realized that the points I received for my PIP claim over a year ago are incorrect, even though I clearly explained my difficulties. It seems they changed my wording and assigned…
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Can i cancel a MR?
Hello, I called dwp and requested a mandatory reconsideration and told them that I would write to them explaining why I should have scored more points on DL descriptors (current award standard DL and enhanced Mob). I am now worried sick that my current award may be reduced or taken away. I also don’t have enough time to…
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Should I be getting PIP? Currently on UC (LCW).
Hello, I'd like some advice regarding PIP. Specifically: Am I eligible for PIP? Details of my symptoms are further below. If I do proceed, with the application forms that come in the post, are they discreet? Or will it be obvious to everyone what's in the envelope? It's been quite some time since my last doctor…
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ADP review (Scotland).
Hello, does anyone have any experience of review process following transfer of their PIP to ADP in Scotland? The website suggests you just tick a box to confirm if there's no change since you were last assessed by DWP, which seems the exact opposite of the PIP review process (see photo below). Thanks.
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New pip rules - can’t stop worrying
I’m so stressed about all of the media coverage of the changes to pip. I know that nobody really knows that’s going to happen, not what are peoples hunches? Will claims remain as they are until the review? Or will some of us suddenly have the pip rug pulled from beneath us?
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Pip review
Good morning all.Im in a really bad mood.Got my pip report through and got 7 points daily living and 10 points mobility.Im bloody angry read through the report and lied again.When took to tribunal 4 years ago I got enhanced on everything.Theyve taken it away again.
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Pip assessment report
Good morning I wonder if anyone could help me , I have been on pip for roughly 9 years and had a review that took a year due to back logs , I had a telephone assessment and then a call from the CM to ask if i will be having anymore surgery on my legs which I answered no ? He then awarded me high rate daily living and…
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Tribunal today!
Hi, I've got my tribunal today after waiting for over a year and I've even contemplated not answering , I can't explain how scared I am , I feel so hot and sick , it's a video call , has anyone got any good tribunal experiences ? What are they like to talk too? Do they snap at you like one of the dwp ladies did tp me once ?
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Pip points
I have been reading the report from the assessment that was done by phone. I noticed on the reasons why they couldn’t award me points was on a previous face to face assessment which was done 10 years ago. Is this normal? The decision not to award me pip was overturned at reconsideration stage where as my last decision was…
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ADP
Hi. I have recently been awarded ADP low rate Daily Living And Mobility. I have managed to get a Blue Badge but been advised that i can apply for discounted travel and also access to disabled toilets in an emergency. Does anyone know where i would apply for these. Thanks
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Anxiety over pip video assessment next week
Hi, I’ve been receiving PIP for 10 years now, awarded for my hearing disability and for depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. I received a text this morning stating that I will be having a PIP video assessment. I did fill out the renewal form and have been waiting for an update for about a year now. I’m feeling really…
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PIP Ongoing Award Critera
Hello there, I'm curious on this 'Ongoing Award' criteria which has a light touch review every 10 years. I've been awarded PIP 2 months ago, and I'm going to keep this as a 2 year award for now, but I may upon reassessment ask the health practitioner about this. Does anyone know what the criteria is to fit into this? I…
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Pip and DSA
I was born with Cerebral Palsy affecting gait and speech. My condition is life long. I did my undergraduate degree which for I received transport (taxi) from DSA, however I have PIP and got a motability car but I don't drive it due to my disability- my parents drive me to places. DSA back then approved my taxi journeys. I…
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Worried about changes to PIP
hello can some body help worried about the changes to PIP can somebody help will it effect Pension Credit at all ? Also what does LCWRA mean ? and WCA ? tHANKS
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DVLA SLEEP APNEA PIP MOBILITY
Hi, just diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea and don't think I can drive safely. I already receive pip mobility low rate for other ailments. I'm worried now as I will have to tell DVLA who will no doubt remove my licence. Do I stand a good chance of getting a mobility car for my carer to drive for me. Has anyone…
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Four point rule
Hi, I have standard daily living needs with an ongoing award until October 2031. I got this award long term as its accepted my physical conditions are highly unlikely to improve. My worry, like many of you is this 4 pointer in the green paper from November 2026 if it comes into law. Do any of you think DWP are likely to…