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DWP Change of circumstances?

Bigboy
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Hi I have had both my knees replaced and last year in June I had to undergo a knee revision on my right knee due to the first one not working my question is should I have reported this to the DWP as a change in circumstances I've been told by the consultant it could take up to 18 months to full recovery but is not guaranteed.Many Thanks.
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Hi and welcome to you.
I would get in touch with CAB ask them for advice. They will also tell you what to do and possibly devise a letter for you to go out to relevant benefits at most CAB offices or at least tell you what to write.
Someone may also come along here and have a better idea than me.I don’t know for sure but would think it is a change in circumstances, I guess depends what they have as current circumstances ,
Best Wishes
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Bigboy said:Hi I have had both my knees replaced and last year in June I had to undergo a knee revision on my right knee due to the first one not working my question is should I have reported this to the DWP as a change in circumstances I've been told by the consultant it could take up to 18 months to full recovery but is not guaranteed.Many Thanks.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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Hi sorry forgot to say I am on pip at the enhanced rate for mobility and standard rate for daily living.
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Bigboy said:Hi sorry forgot to say I am on pip at the enhanced rate for mobility and standard rate for daily living.
If you are getting worse you should only tell them if you are having more difficulty sufficient to achieve extra points which could increase your Daily Living award.
Any change making you worse would only affect the award after three months after the change took place and is expected to continue for at least another 9 months.
If you are getting better and think you may no longer qualify for a lower award you should not tell them until you are sure the improvement is sustained over several months.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK. -
Ok thank you all for the advice.
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calcotti said:Bigboy said:Hi sorry forgot to say I am on pip at the enhanced rate for mobility and standard rate for daily living.
If you are getting better and think you may no longer qualify for a lower award you should not tell them until you are sure the improvement is sustained over several months.
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