Hi, my name is KeithBB! Helping a friend who got turned down for PIP, any advice?

KeithBB
KeithBB Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited January 7 in Start here and say hello!

Good afternoon.

Trying to help friend to apply for pip and got turned down after 5 month wait for decision

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  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 3,892 Championing

    Hi,

    Your next stage is to do a Mandatory Reconsideration. Though expectations need to be managed, as MR's rarely change the outcome. If the MR is also refused then you can take it to tribunal.

    Do you have any previous experience with PIP? Are you aware of the descriptors and the points system?

  • KeithBB
    KeithBB Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    Hi have limited experience of descriptors and was sure my friend would be eligible. Made successful application for myself last year.

  • Kimmy87
    Kimmy87 Online Community Member Posts: 4,235 Championing

    A local welfare rights organisation should be able to offer advice and support with the appeal.

    https://advicelocal.uk/welfare-benefits

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 3,892 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/963868#Comment_963868

    Ok. Here's a link to the descriptors and points. You probably already know PIP is split into Daily Living tasks and Mobility tasks. They need at least 8 points in either section for a standard award. Or at least 12 points in either section for an enhanced award.

    PIP - table of activities, descriptors and points

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