PIP for mental health

char38

hi i get the standard rate of pip for daily living for my depression. I also suffer for athritics in my lower back and hips which is getting worse. Im in every day. How do i inform PIP of this? Im scared that they will come out n take my PIP off me 

char38

hi i get the standard rate of pip for daily living for my depression. I also suffer for athritics in my lower back and hips which is getting worse. Im in every day. How do i inform PIP of this? Im scared that they will come out n take my PIP off me 

poppy123456

Hi,

Before reporting a change of circumstances you need to look at the PIP descriptors to see where you could potentially score more points for a higher award. A worsening of condition doesn't mean you'll automatically score more points.

There's always a risk reporting changes because they will send you more PIP forms to fill in and return with all your evidence. Another face to face assessment will most likely be needed because most people have them. You do risk losing everything you already have but of course you could be awarded higher or your award could also stay the same.

This link will help you understand the descriptors more before deciding what do to. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-assessment-guide-for-assessment-providers/pip-assessment-guide-part-2-the-assessment-criteria

char38

I get PIP for my mental heath. But noe my athritis is gettin worse 

Chloe_Scope

Hi @char38, is there anything else we can do to help?