pip renewal letter or text

chele67
chele67 Community member Posts: 37 Listener
Got this text today, usually DWP text but this says they are sending a letter, does anyone know if this is usual when they refuse a renewal please?  

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  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    It's hard for us to know the answer I'm afraid @chele67 but do keep us updated with the outcome when you do get the letter, and we can support you whatever the result :) 
  • ctfcfan78
    ctfcfan78 Community member Posts: 9 Connected
    My partner had this the other week, and received her renewal letter 6 days later increasing her award from the last review, so the text does not infer anything negative 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,883 Championing
    It doesn't mean anything other than what the text states. This is a new text they have started to send to some people waiting for review decisions.
  • chele67
    chele67 Community member Posts: 37 Listener
    ctfcfan78 said:
    My partner had this the other week, and received her renewal letter 6 days later increasing her award from the last review, so the text does not infer anything negative 
    Thankyou   :)                          
  • jackgul
    jackgul Community member Posts: 11 Listener
    Hello Chelle I had a text like that on Tuesday 
  • chele67
    chele67 Community member Posts: 37 Listener
    It's hard for us to know the answer I'm afraid @chele67 but do keep us updated with the outcome when you do get the letter, and we can support you whatever the result :) 
    The stress of waiting for the letterbox to open got the better of me, i rang the auto line today, it wasnt the best news but its reduced the stress of waiting x
  • chele67
    chele67 Community member Posts: 37 Listener
    jackgul said:
    Hello Chelle I had a text like that on Tuesday 
    I rang them today, wasnt the news i wanted but id recommend calling them to ease the stress of waiting 
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    Sorry to hear it wasn't the best news @chele67 once the letter arrives, you can decide if you'd like to challenge the decision, Turn2Us has lots of clear information on the next steps if that's helpful. 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,883 Championing
    edited June 2023
    chele67 said:
    jackgul said:
    Hello Chelle I had a text like that on Tuesday 
    I rang them today, wasnt the news i wanted but id recommend calling them to ease the stress of waiting 
    If you’re not happy with the decision you can request the Mandatory Reconsideration. I don’t advise you to ring to request it. 

    You should put this in writing stating where and why you think you should have scored those points. 

    If you didn’t include a couple of real world examples of exactly what happened the last time you attempted each descriptor that applies to you when you fill out the form you should do this for the MR. Add detailed information such as where you were, what exactly happened, did anyone see it and what the consequences were. You should aim for at least half an A4 side of paper per descriptor that applies. 
  • jackgul
    jackgul Community member Posts: 11 Listener
    Hi chele67 wen did u recive this text was it today by any chance? Chze I nw there not allowed to tell u the decion over the phone ?
  • chele67
    chele67 Community member Posts: 37 Listener
    jackgul said:
    Hi chele67 wen did u recive this text was it today by any chance? Chze I nw there not allowed to tell u the decion over the phone ?
    i got that text 2 says ago and someone in a pip group on facebook advised me to ring the pip helpline and ask for the decision, so i called them today and they gave me the advice i asked for, was on hold for over an hour to speak tp someone but the call is free 
  • chele67
    chele67 Community member Posts: 37 Listener
    Any advice please on doing an MR after pip award halved 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,883 Championing
    edited June 2023
    chele67 said:
    Any advice please on doing an MR after pip award halved 

    I gave you advice in a previous comment here.
    If you’re not happy with the decision you can request the Mandatory Reconsideration. I don’t advise you to ring to request it. 

    You should put this in writing stating where and why you think you should have scored those points. 

    If you didn’t include a couple of real world examples of exactly what happened the last time you attempted each descriptor that applies to you when you fill out the form you should do this for the MR. Add detailed information such as where you were, what exactly happened, did anyone see it and what the consequences were. You should aim for at least half an A4 side of paper per descriptor that applies. 


  • chele67
    chele67 Community member Posts: 37 Listener
    chele67 said:
    Any advice please on doing an MR after pip award halved 

    I gave you advice in a previous comment here.
    If you’re not happy with the decision you can request the Mandatory Reconsideration. I don’t advise you to ring to request it. 

    You should put this in writing stating where and why you think you should have scored those points. 

    If you didn’t include a couple of real world examples of exactly what happened the last time you attempted each descriptor that applies to you when you fill out the form you should do this for the MR. Add detailed information such as where you were, what exactly happened, did anyone see it and what the consequences were. You should aim for at least half an A4 side of paper per descriptor that applies. 
    thankyou, i know you advised me before my query is how likely is it that they reduce your award further? seen a lot of comments on here saying this, thankyou for your help :)


  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,883 Championing
    chele67 said:
    chele67 said:
    Any advice please on doing an MR after pip award halved 

    I gave you advice in a previous comment here.
    If you’re not happy with the decision you can request the Mandatory Reconsideration. I don’t advise you to ring to request it. 

    You should put this in writing stating where and why you think you should have scored those points. 

    If you didn’t include a couple of real world examples of exactly what happened the last time you attempted each descriptor that applies to you when you fill out the form you should do this for the MR. Add detailed information such as where you were, what exactly happened, did anyone see it and what the consequences were. You should aim for at least half an A4 side of paper per descriptor that applies. 
    thankyou, i know you advised me before my query is how likely is it that they reduce your award further? seen a lot of comments on here saying this, thankyou for your help :)



    I answered your question about the award reducing at MR stage on this thread here. https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/106605/pip-mr#latest it does become very confusing when asking the same questions on multiple threads.