Hi, my name is ripped_off_by_mother! Mother is holding onto my PIP payments

ripped_off_by_mother

My mother has been holding onto my pip payments and I'm only getting what amounts to basic esa

Kimi87

Is your mother your appointee?

You can tell the DWP you are unhappy with your appointees actions.

https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/removing-an-appointee

Zipz

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/139127/hi-my-name-is-ripped-off-by-mother

You don't say how old you are. Have you just transitioned from DLA to PIP?

It's possible that your Mum doesn't understand that whereas DLA was paid to her PIP is payable to you unless there's an arrangement with the DWP for her to control your PIP for your benefit.

But bear in mind that PIP is there to help you finance disability-related costs. Whilst you Mum has no right to deprive you of money that is legally yours think carefully about how she supports you.

Does she drive you in her car? Does she buy food and prepare your meals? Or help you emotionally?

Perhaps you ought to tell your Mum how upset you are and have a proper conversation before, if necessary, you make a complaint. Maybe you could show her this thread if things are difficult to put into words.

Life as a disabled person is expensive and even more so for people without a supportive family. You need a good Mum.