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Do I have to wait 12 months to reapply for PIP?

Hi I applied for PIP with me suffering from epilepsy which I was refused after having DLA for a few years, I wasn't confident enough to challenge the decision. Will I have to wait a period of 12 months to reapply for PIP. In the meantime really struggling to meet ends meet.
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When were you refused ? In certain cases you can appeal the decision upto 13 months if you can show good reason for the late challenge
"Welcome aboard "
We have got plenty of info on "Benefits" on our home page.
There is also a "Benefit Advisor " who would be very very helpful for you.
Please please let us know if we can help you further.
Scope benefits advisors do not speak to members on the phone, only online in Ask a benefits advisor category. I suggest that you put your questions to them in that category.
Do you want me to check this out for you ??
Our benefits advisors, @BenefitsTrainingCo, can be contacted through our Ask a Benefits Advisor category here on the online community. I've moved this post into that group so they can offer further advice and support.
Yes I can do straightaway for you !!!!
Please let us know your details ????
Hi @BenefitsTrainingCo
Can you please help me with this one ????
Many Thanks.
I'm afraid personal details cannot be shared on our online community, as this goes against our house rules.
As @Matilda mentions, our benefits advisors are on hand to help via. our Ask a Benefits Advisor category, and they can be contacted by members of our community there.
Alternatively, if you would like to speak to someone on the phone, @MarkEpilepsy, then you can contact Scope's helpline on 0808 800 3333 or by email [email protected] They are available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. I hope this helps!
I,m very very sorry !!!!!
Hi LiamO Dell.
I,m also sorry !!!!!
You do not need to wait 12 months to reclaim PIP. However, if there is a short time between applications and there is no noticeable change in needs detailed on the new PIP application form, PIP may use the same medical information when first refusing your claim. I would however not be put off by this, and I would keep in mind the rules of PIP when completing the new application.
When completing a fresh application, keep in mind that you need at least 8 points to be awarded daily living or mobility. Scope have a link to a PIP self test and there is further link to the PIP descriptors:
http://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/benefits/pip
http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/personal-independence-payment-pip/pip-points-system
If you do not have a warning prior to having a seizure, it is arguable that you need supervision when cooking (4 points), and supervision when bathing (2 points) as for example you may have a seizure and fall onto a pan of hot water or slip under bath water. It may also be arguable that you are at risk of choking if having a seizure when eating, as such supervision is again required (2 points). Does this correspond to your difficulties? If so, please ensure that you put down what actual and also potential danger you are in when completing the PIP question on cooking, eating and bathing.
CockeyRebel asked when the PIP refusal decision was made. This is useful information as you may (if you want to) be able to still appeal the original refusal decision, and still make a new claim for PIP. Please post again if you would like advice and assistance on appealing a PIP decision.
Please keep us posted
Maria
Citizens Advice have some information on their website about a change of circumstances which you might find useful. I hope this helps!
It has been found to be woefully inaccurate,
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