Pip extension

carlys7

hi all hope everyone is well 😁 so my pip was due to end nov 25 had extension cus of backlogs to Nov 26 but I’m seeing loads of people have their award extended without review now for anything from 2 to 10 years cus of new rules. I am just wondering if mine isn’t done via this new system will it just be a case of still waiting till November 26 to see what happens? Is anyone in the same situation? Thanks everyone sending lots of love to you all

Holly_Scope

Hi @carlys7 I'm seeing a bit of a mix but would have expected you'd have the review forms by now. Hopefully other members will have a better idea from their experience 😊

SheffieldMan1976

What gets me, is that the fact there's such a massive backlog is the DWP's fault in the ruddy first place.

luvpink

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1136496#Comment_1136496

That and the increasing number of new claimants.

yellowamber

What metrics have they used for these extensions? Some have got 4 years extensions while others just one. My wife got a 1 year extention even though she has chronic condition and gets enchanced for both rates. Really baffled with these extentions...

yellowpineapple84

Hi, I have just been through PIP review recently. Mine was due to expire Dec 2026 and I got review forms in April 2026. I was struggling to complete and return in the two week timeframe so I requested an extension and they gave me two weeks and I was still struggling to complete in time as I was gathering as much supportive evidence as I could alongside the demoralising experience of having to fill in the forms and using extra sheet of paper for every question. They gave me another month extension and I thankfully completed and returned in that month so returned in June 2026. Within two weeks I had a decision and they thankfully approved my review and I’m very relieved

I think if your finishing date is November you should have had your review forms by now unless they are coming in July. But you have had no text message to say the forms have been posted?

carlys7

hi guys thanks for replies. I have sent my review forms back as it was due November 25 I send them back in May 25! The extension to Nov 26 was cus of the backlog and I’ve had texts every 3 months stating they are still processing the review. I just wondered if anyone had had one of these new extensions while under review if this makes sense? Thanks all

DAZZWER2000

I havnt heard of anyone , including myself who has received this letter whos review has started , if this is the case (we dont know yet) i would say its slightly unfair to put some through the meat grinder while others get a few years relief, its a sort of discrimination would you not say ?

carlys7

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1138016#Comment_1138016

this is what I mean they seem to be extending people who aren’t due for review until 28/29 it makes no sense!! Nothing about any of the system makes any sense does it 🤷🏼‍♀️😭

carlys7

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1137417#Comment_1137417

I had my forms it was due to end Nov 25 I sent them back in May 25 had the extension til November 26 and had a text every 3 months saying still looking at it. But these extensions they’re giving out that’s what I’m curious about I don’t get how it’s worked out 🤷🏼‍♀️

yellowpineapple84

Hi, I really don’t know how they are worked out either. If location plays a part or maybe how much supportive evidence you send with your forms. I sent a lot of supportive evidence, I tried to overwhelm them with the amount of supportive documents I was sending and maybe that helps get a faster resolution? I really don’t know though I’m sorry 😕 All I would encourage in this instance would be to send a lot of supportive documents as well as complete your review forms as though it was an original, first-time application. I know you’ve already submitted your review forms a long time ago though. I’d really like to help clarify further for you but I don’t know an accurate answer I’m sorry 😕