Hi, I'm Monti

justmonti

Hi, I'm Monti and live in Greater London.  I've been on DLA and then PIP since 2007. Came here looking for some advice so will be reading to see of its been answered.

Jimm_Alumni

Hi @justmonti, welcome to the scope community you're in good company here. There are many people here who have been on DLA and PIP, as well as people who have or are just going through the PIP process right now (like me!).

What sort of advice are you looking for? Do you have a review coming up?

justmonti

My Blue Badge and Disabled Bus Pass run out on 24th May, which is when my PIP is due for renewal. Both Blue Badge and bus pass say I need to show my PIP award.  PIP have had my renewal form since March 2023 but when I rang them to explain my problem they said its not due to be looked over until nearer to March 2024 which is when my claim expires.  It takes about 17 weeks for an updated Blue badge where I live and I assume the bus pass is similar. What do I do. How can I get them renewed without a PIP letter?

Jimm_Alumni

You can ask PIP to send a letter I believe stating your previous award and that you are still getting your reward. I'm afraid the only way to contact them is by phone, I wish they had an email but no.

I'm going to move this over to our PIP discussion, we have some people in our community who are very knowledgeable about PIP. More than I know about it certainly! It'll be more visible to them there and we can hopefully get a more certain answer for you

justmonti

They sent me a letter when I renewed my Blue Badge in August 2023 but because it was only valid until March this year that's when it expires again..