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Turned down after mandatory reconsideration

starbuck

I didn't think I was going to be successful in claiming pip but so many people have told me I should try. I've had my mandatory reconsideration and have scored 0 points again on everything.

The most upsetting part of the report for me though is the last paragraph where it says I can't be looking after my husband. Of course I'm not going to stop claiming carers allowance - I'm the only one looking after him, regardless of how much pain I'm in and how much I'm struggling.

Can they stop my carers allowance because of this?

My husband reckons I should get help from welfare rights or something similar and take it to a tribunal. I just want to give up on the whole thing, which I guess is exactly what they want me to do.

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Lauren29

I think that you should contact your local Citizens Advice , Welfare Unit or similar. These organisations will often have a member/s of staff that deal with appeals. Part of their role is to assess the strength of a case and whether an appeal has a reasonable chance of success.

Mary_Scope

Hi @starbuck

I'm sorry to hear this, it's understandable why you're feeling so upset. The results shouldn't impact your carers allowance at all so I hope that brings a bit of reassurance.

From what you've described, it sounds like it may be worth contacting your local Citizens Advice as Lauren suggested above as they should have somebody who can assess the strength of a case and whether an appeal has a reasonable chance of success😊