Hi, my name is Research2021! Does anyone have advice on not losing hope with MR?

Research2021

Hello, was on enhanced rate Pip for both components severe mental health condition bipolar disorder depression and anxiety for 3 years. Went from 27 points to 1 on review when condition has got worse latest psychiatric sectioning in December 2020. Currently under Mandatory reconsideration with further evidence submitted. What advice can anyone give me so as to not loose hope and give up worrying so much? Thanks...

janer1967

Hi and welcome 

If you have already submitted mr not a lot you can do other than wait for decision 

It will depend on how good you have tepresented your case in the mr but the success rate isnt fantastic but there are cases where decision is overturned 

If not you can then go to tribunal so it's not end of it till then and success rate at tribunal is a lot higher 


Good luck and let us know how you get on 

Research2021

I have submitted support worker letter, social worker letter, detention letters , hospital and police reports about my mental health. Was told my decision will be made in the next week by case manager. Have a feeling it will go to appeal again but you never know. Thanks for your input I will keep you posted on MR outcome...

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Research2021

Just spoke to the dwp they have overturned their original decision in my favour to enhanced rate for both components at mandatory reconsideration stage. Over the moon and proves mistakes can be rectified before need to appeal:). 

janer1967

That's great news and thanks for sharing 

Research2021

Thank you for the advice and you're welcome I'm in happy shock still as MR usually upholds original decision i was advised. But hey all great news. Thanks again...

janer1967

Your very welcome glad it all had happy ending 

Tori_Scope

Thanks for letting us know @Research2021 And congratulations! 

Research2021

Thank you...

Tori_Scope

How are you getting on @Research2021? 

Research2021

I am okay thank you for asking. Very relieved it is all over with the entitlement side of things . Hope you're well...

Misscat

Research2021 said:

Hello, was on enhanced rate Pip for both components severe mental health condition bipolar disorder depression and anxiety for 3 years. Went from 27 points to 1 on review when condition has got worse latest psychiatric sectioning in December 2020. Currently under Mandatory reconsideration with further evidence submitted. What advice can anyone give me so as to not loose hope and give up worrying so much? Thanks...

Hello My husband is suffering from bipolar disorder with mania and he has 13 points. We have to renew PIP only in 2 years but I will start the procedure in 1.5. For all that time I have had medical assessments to prove his situation is getting worse. We haven assesements from Home treatment team after every appointment (every month) which can be used as evidences and also letter for PIP which says they conforming that current situation with my husband qualificated for highest rate of PIP and telling what exactly he can't do
Shortly more evidences - better for you.Every word must have a proof such as document
One more thing - first we've got 0 points of PIP, then after mandatory letter 11 points and after i said about court- WE'VE GOT 12 points which is enough to get highest rate
Sorry for my broken English I am Russian