Leap review

Emililly123

Hi there my partner had a pip review in november 2021 just a normal one he was awarded mobility enhanced rate but no back pay 
Well anyway i heard about leap review after this and rang and was told to wait for leap review team i was just wondering if there was anyway if i could speed up process as when i ring i get told to wait but we have surely it doesnt take that long 

poppy123456

Hi,

Are you talking about the changes to following and planning a journey in 2016? If so then DWP will look at all claims that had a decision after November 2016. If their previous decision was before this date then they won't be looking at that award again. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-changes/overwhelming-psychological-distress-and-journeys-changes-to-pip-law-from-28-november-2016

Alex_Alumni

Hi there @Emililly123 welcome to the community

I believe we have had a few discussions on LEAP reviews previously on the forum, here's one which might be useful. I do know there are several backlogs currently being processed at the DWP, so I'm afraid I can't advise on how long it will take, or that anyone has the power to speed up the process. 

I'm sorry I can't be more helpful on this point, but if there's anything else you're unsure of please do ask. Please do feel free to explore the forum, you might like to try using the search function to find previous discussions, or browse topics in categories.

Alex

Emililly123

Yes he got awarded in december 2016 i was just wondering if there was anyway of speeding up process 

Emililly123

Just rang them the lady gunna get leap review team to ring him as he does fit criteria x will give u an update when i know anymore 

Alex_Alumni

That's good @Emililly123 please do let us know how he gets on

emililly1991

Had phone call yesterday from leap review team he has had his past awards adjusted from 2016 to 2021 from standard to enhanced so that’s good 

sammyc37

emililly1991 said:

Had phone call yesterday from leap review team he has had his past awards adjusted from 2016 to 2021 from standard to enhanced so that’s good 

That is fantastic.
I also had a letter 2 weeks ago and got a wonderful surprise in my bank last week (the same as you adjusted from standard to enhanced but from 2018 to now + backdated money) so it was most definitely worth the wait.
Im over the moon.

Tori_Scope

Well done to you both @sammyc37 @emililly1991