Hi, my name is Absmite! Has anyone submitted a change of circumstances?

Absmite

Hi community hope you are all well l have joined the group to hopefully get any information on disability that will help me in my day to day life 

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

What sort of information are you looking for ? 

I would hope the members will be able to help 

Ross_Alumni

Hello @Absmite and welcome to the community, good to have you aboard  

Is there anything in particular that you are wanting information about?

chiarieds

Hi @Absmite - welcome to the community & thank you for joining. Just let us know about any information that you need, & I'm sure our members will do their best to help. How are you doing?

Ami2301

Hi @Absmite and a warm welcome to the community!

Absmite

Hi l would like to know if anyone has informed the DWP about a change in circumstance  and what their experience was like as l am having more flare ups of my condition and finding it difficult to do certain tasks 

chiarieds

Hi again @Absmite - just to say you don't have to let the DWP know about a change in your condition unless you feel it would gain you more points, which may then increase your award. We do have members that have reported a change of circumstances, but it's always wise to get some advice first before considering this. Try Advicelocal to see if there's a Welfare Rights Office or Citizens Advice near you if you decide to go ahead. Please see: https://advicelocal.uk/

But first have a look at this link to see if reporting a change may result in gaining those extra points: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/asset-library/Personal-Independence-Payment-Descriptors-and-Scores-April-2021.pdf

Hope this helps you decide. Any questions, please do come back.

Absmite

Lovely thank you so much l will definitely have a look at those links 

chiarieds

You're very welcome @Absmite If you do put in for a change of circumstances, then you will have to complete a new claim form & have another assessment.

Absmite

OK thanks l have a lot to think about as my award ends 2024 

chiarieds

Also be aware that altho your award ends 2024, the DWP can also send you a review form to complete at any time. We have had several members that having just been given an extension of their award were then sent a review form to complete. Sort of dreading it myself, as I was also given an extension, but, like everyone else, I could get a review form at any time.

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