Hi, my name is Willowalizah! My PIP claim was reduced, but I've gotten worse. Do I have to reapply?

Willowalizah

Hi iv a question 12 months ago I was on high rate pip which was taken away and I was put on lower rate a lady from DWP rang the other day about my ESA and said I should re apply as iv got worse but last time it made me so ill do I have to reapply or just make them aware this are worse please help

Sandy_123

Hi @Willowalizah welcome to the forum, 

janer1967

Hi and welcome 

You don't need to reapply you can report a change in circumstances,  this does prompt the forms to be sent and a new assessment and a new decision  

You should only report if the change significantly impacts your daily living and would get you a higher award 

Always recommend to get some expert advice from welfare rights before doing anything 

Tori_Scope

Welcome to the community @Willowalizah  

Have you had a chance to look at Janer1967's advice above? Here's a page from Citizen's Advice about reporting a change in circumstance, and here's a link to advicelocal.uk, through which you can find advice local to you should you need it.

Does that help at all?