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New surgeon or hospital?
Hello I didn't know where to put this I suffer from severe sleep apnea and asthma and nerve problems in my arm. I've had two operations in my nose. 1 last year as well. I am requiring another revision operation this year again. I feel the surgeon has already had 2 attempts and it's gone worse now. He had another…
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Review - telephone or face to face
Sorry - another question!! My initial assessment was done over the phone in 2022. When I am due for my review, will this likely be the same - over the phone, or face to face? I hate the thought of a face to face review
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PIP review success rates
Hi, My award doesn't expire until next year, however I am already starting to worry about the review. Does anyone know how common it is for awards to be decreased or removed at the review stage? Is this something that commonly happens?
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call from pip asking if my contact information ids up to date
hi i had a call from pip asking if my contact information ids up to date she said she has everything she needed and was going to make a decision this was on march the 20th ... how long does it usually take to get a letter telling me my decision any help will be appreciated thank you.
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Hi, my name is babs58! Anyone else given 0 points despite multiple conditions?
I attempted to claim pip last October I am now at the stage of going to a tribunal because they have awarded me 0 points. I have been diagnosed by my Dr with Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Polymyalgia, Furring of arteries to my heart, High Cholesterol and Mixed Anxiety and Depression. I do not understand how I have been…
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PIP AWARD REVIEW UPDATE!
So I just would like to say I am over the moon! I was only awarded Enhanced for Daily living and nothing for mobility which completely surprised me! so , I provided all the evidence in the world and explained where I should of scored points on the mobility side of things but didn’t. and I made it perfectly clear I will…
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Pip calculator
Hi there i was awarded an amount per week how do i calculate the amount over the year do i multiply by 54 weeks then by 12 as they pay me per month but on statement is an amount per week.Can someone explain me what to do to ensure correct monthly amiunt is in. Kindly assist
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what to do about new evidence with a PIP Tribunal
from what i understand, it that i need to challenge what PIP decided at the time, but not sure what to say if i am ask what meds i am on now and how they effect me, i was on pain meds at the time when doing the PIP but they have changed, i was also in hospital put on a drip and given morphine, and given stronger pain…
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PIP ‘MM Social Support Judgement’ & possible backdating of previous ESA/HB claims
Hi there, I'm new to the forum and would like to introduce myself, my name is Leanne and I have a 26 year old disabled son who is practically blind (registered severely sight impaired) and is mildly autistic (diagnosed aged 7). He does have a little bit of sight left but has to have things right near his face to be able to…
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PIP medical assessment
Hi Does everyone who makes a claim for PIP have to undertake a medical assessment or are there any circumstances where a medical assessment would not be required, reason I’m asking is that I am under 2 hospitals for the following health problems and was wandering if a medical assessment would still be required: Respiratory…
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Pip engaging with other people points
Hi I've been reading recently that people only scored 0 or 2 points for the engaging with other people question,and alot of people are getting back payments because they should have had more points,I've also heard if you recived pip after a tribunal then you won't be entitled to any back pay,can anyone confirm this…
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Pip tribunal award and backpayment
Hi, I was awarded the higher rate of mobility just over 3 weeks ago at a tribunal and only today received the letter explaining future payments and a backdated pay (pending a check to see if I owe DWP any debt) Roughly how long from this letter will I receive the backpayment? Also is it standard procedure for the letter to…
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Assessor ended call saying they had other measures in place?
Hi all. My first time here, the information is very helpful. I had a pip phone assessment review yesterday. After speaking to the assessor for a few minutes I was very breathless due to my COPD, the assessor was sympathetic and ended the call, telling me that they had other measures in place. Anyone have any idea what this…
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Mobility Component 1.
I’m writing to ask for some advice about the “planning and following a journey” part of the pip form. for some context I have had chronic kidney disease since I was 16, due to Alports syndrome which also affects my hearing (I have hearing aids but still struggle to hear) I have always had low daily living and high mobility…
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Tribunal withdraw
Hello again everyone. If I withdraw from my pip tribunal appeal will my current award continue until the end of the dwp award. I've had a warning from the tribunal stating my current mobility award could be taken away. But the court have also sent this notice to the dwp saying that they think they could take my current…
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Paper based review
Hi, I sent off my pip forms a few weeks ago and got a text today to say they've received my written report so I assume I've been given a paper based review. I'm really worried because I didn't fill in the form very well and asked for a telephone appointment so I could explain things better. I'm currently in hospital on…
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Carer's Allowance for Attendance Allowance
Hi. Hoping someone can help me concerning a pissible claim for Carer's Allowance. My dad gets the enhanced Attendance Allowance. I am basically his full-time carer but I don't get paid for it. I have been looking after him for years and have just been told by friends that I can claim carer's allowance. Not sure if I'm…
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Tribunal
Hi, please could I get some help I'm so scared, angry and confused and currently feel sick and shaky, how do I start tribunal I don't know where to start? My Mr just came back the same apparently I can do everything, I just wish they had a secret camera and could actually see the truth not the opposite to what I've…
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PIP -
been turned down on mandatory appeal. Any hints/tips for completing the tribunal application please
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Pip Review 2024
I had my pip review on the 5th March my review went into audit where I had 2 calls to ask more questions the whole process is hard enough the first time but to have to go through it a second and third time as the auditor wanted to no more I received a text Wednesday am to say that the review was with a DM and would contact…
