Hi, my name is Olive3857! Are there new point system descriptors for the latest PIP AR1 form?

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Olive3857

Hi

Does anyone know the new point system descriptors for the latest PIP review AR1

My original PIP points awarded don't seem to fit in with how I would qualify again even though my circumstances are unchanged. I need help to make sure the answers include key words. (I know about not being vague etc.)

Many thanks in advance

Rosie_Scope

Hi @Olive3857, welcome to the community ☺️

I haven't seen any guidance that suggests they are using a whole new system since the new forms came in. As far as I'm aware they're still using the existing points system.

The Benefits and Work page has the descriptors, some useful information about fluctuating conditions, and how to describe whether you can undertake an activity reliably, safely, repeatedly and in a timely fashion. Those kind of words can be helpful to include to describe how your conditions affect your ability to do the activities, especially if your conditions vary day to day. https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-independence-payment-pip/pip-points-system

I think you probably already know this, but with the smaller boxes on the newer form it's important to still treat it almost as if it were a new claim and give as much detail as possible. Don't feel like you have to fit it all in the box, you can attach extra pages and state where the additional information will be.

I'm sure our members will have some good advice to share on how to tackle it, but it may be worth speaking to a benefits adviser if you're worried that you haven't included the right information. Turn2Us have a search tool if that's something you'd like to do: https://advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/