PIP Review Letter

philip14

Hi all just had my pip review text saying the letter is due in two weeks time. So this is my first review what are the chances my reward will stay the same as nothing's changed ? Also any advice on filling out the form and what evidence do they need this time ? This is so stressful !.

philip14

Also if they give me a face to face appointment could i change it to a telephone appointment ?. That's if i need one.

poppy123456

You need to treat it as a new claim, even if there's been no changes. Please do not just put no change and nothing else.

Also include a couple of real world examples of exactly what happened the last time you attempted each descriptor that applies to you. Adding detailed information such as where you were, what exactly happenes, 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 to you.

If you need extra time then you can contact PIP to ask and they usually give an extra couple of weeks. You also need to allow time for them to receive it so make sure you post it back with plenty of time. Get proof of posting, free from any post office. Paying extra for next day delivery isn't going to make it arrive any quicker and is a waste of money.

Make sure you put your name and NI number on everything you send and remember they rarely contact anyone for any evidence.

No one can tell you if your award will remain the same, it will really depend on what information you put in the form.

Your existing award will continue until a decision is made. Yes, you can request a telephone assessment if you're sent a face to face one.

philip14

Thanks poppy123456. I now just want to get the forms and get it over with. Also are the wait time's still long for a decision ?

poppy123456

Yes waiting times can be extremely long.

Hannah_Alumni

@philip14 Keeping everything crossed for you!  

philip14

Hi my review forms have not been delivered yet ?!. When should i ring to let them know i have not received it on the last day of the 2 weeks since the text or before ? and is this normal ?.

poppy123456

Did you receive the text on the same date you posted this thread? If so that was 7 days ago so it could be another week yet. If you don’t receive them by then you can ring them. 

It’s normal for it to take a couple of weeks. In the meantime while you wait you can start to write some notes. 

philip14

Hi poppy123456 i got text on the 21st so next monday would be 2 weeks. Do you think i should wait till the monday or ring this friday ?. Thanks for the help.

poppy123456

Wait until Monday. You can also ask for an extension to return the form.

philip14

Hi i received my letter today and about to fill it in so how much is to much info to write ? as i have loads. 

philip14

and filling it out do i have to fill out all boxes as in 11. Box A B and C or if nothing's changed just B and C ? it's a bit confusing.

poppy123456

Too much information would be to tell your life story, they don't really need to know this. Keep it relevant. Make sure you include those real world incidents i mentioned above. It should be at least 2 for each descriptor that applies to you. You should aim for at least half an A4 side of paper per descriptor.

philip14 said:

and filling it out do i have to fill out all boxes as in 11. Box A B and C or if nothing's changed just B and C ? it's a bit confusing.

Box A, B and C? my last review in 2021 didn't have any such boxes. Does you form look like this? https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/756542/ar1-pip-award-review-how-your-disability-affects-you.pdf

philip14

Hi poppy123456 yeah that's the one. sorry i did not make myself more clear, so box A "being Tell us if something" and C Being "tell us about any changes" if you get what i mean ?. 

poppy123456

I thought so, thanks. If there's been no changes then you should put "no change" in the first box. You must then go onto give all the other details for the other questions. What people shouldn't do is just put "no change" and nothing else.

philip14

Thanks poppy123456. I was overthinking it ! lucky i did ask and not start writing into the boxes yet.