Hi everyone,
I hope someone can shed some light on my current situation. I have just been sent my pip review papers, I was awarded PIP from April 2022 to April 2025. I have suffered from Psoriatic arthritis/psoriasis and depression for the past 15 years.
Before I won my pip claim in 2022 I had always worked but was forced to stop work for due to the severity of my condition.
Last October my older brother offered me self employment ordering materials for his company from his office. I approximately work 30 hours per week but sometimes less depending on how my condition affects me. I informed ESA and universal credit immediately, my universal credit claim is still active as my wages fluctuate from month to month due to taking time off with my illness. I informed ESA at that time and my claim was cancelled.
I'm feel very apprehensive about the pip review. I would like to ask the forum will I be punished by the DWP for going back into work for the benefit of my mental health?
I currently take weekly Benepali injections which is an anti-inflammatory medicine. It is used for the treatment of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (an immune-system disease causing inflammation of the joints. I still suffer flare-ups from the arthritis and I'm taking exactly the same meds when I won my pip claim two years ago. (Naproxen, Sleeping tablet's).
I also received aids from an occupational therapist who visited my home last year (perching stool, high toilet seat, bed stand).
My question, is it even worth my while sending this review form back to the dwp as I feel I they will ridicule me for going back to work? I fought for over two years to receive pip which was mentally exhausting, I don't know if I can put myself through that again.
If someone could please advise me I would be very grateful.
Best regards
Caroline
