Hi everyone I'm totally new. I've not heard back from PIP, does this mean I'm not eligible?

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  • Sue_Alumni
    Sue_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 484 Empowering
    Good morning @Flour
    That sounds like a top tip - thanks ! I've just had a look on the gov.uk website -I'm probably being really dim but for my benefit, and others on the community, could you explain where the link is to make a SAR
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Sue_Scope said:
    Good morning @Flour
    That sounds like a top tip - thanks ! I've just had a look on the gov.uk website -I'm probably being really dim but for my benefit, and others on the community, could you explain where the link is to make a SAR

    In the link, is a link to click to start the process, which is here. https://secure.dwp.gov.uk/personal-information-request/name



  • calcotti
    calcotti Online Community Member Posts: 10,001 Championing
    Sue_Scope said:
    ..could you explain where the link is to make a SAR
    https://secure.dwp.gov.uk/personal-information-request/name
  • Sue_Alumni
    Sue_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 484 Empowering
    Thank you both !
  • Lozzert
    Lozzert Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Good evening everyone,  hope you're all ok.  I've had my assessment with pip and was refused the allowance so I put in a mandatory request for it to be relooked at and requested all notes on my file. I received another decline on the allowance and when I have got my notes sent to me there isn't even a Dr's report in there. Some of the things they have written down from the assessment is absolutely awful how I showed no signs of anxiety etc, I was heartbroken talking to the nurse. It fails me how they can come up with a decision without my consultant notes on my condition. I'm taking it further does anyone have any tips or were I can get further help please. Thankyou everyone 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Lozzert said:
    when I have got my notes sent to me there isn't even a Dr's report in there.

    Lozzert said:
    It fails me how they can come up with a decision without my consultant notes on my condition.

    They very rarely contact anyone for any evidence. The onus is on you to prove you qualify, not theirs. When you filled out the original form, there would have been a list of evidence that they would like to see (if you have it) and another list of things they don't want to see.
    You can now request the Tribunal with a brief reason why you disagree with the decision. Any extra evidence can be sent at a later date.
    For expert advice see link. Put your postcode in and choose the topic "welfare benefits" https://advicelocal.uk/

  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    Hello @Lozzert and thanks for your query, I'm sorry to hear what's happened so far with your PIP application. Make sure to take some time to look after your mental health, and have a bit of a break, as this can be difficult news to manage.  

    If you'd still like to challenge the decision, your next step is requesting a Tribunal, and Turn2Us has a really clear overview the Tribunal process. It might also be worth seeking some additional support. You can search for expert advice using Advice Local.

    If there's anything we can help with, or you have any other questions, please do ask. Keep us updated with how you get on.

    Alex
  • Lozzert
    Lozzert Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Just a quick update. I had my tribunal hearing 2 weeks ago and it was found in my favour and being backdated to February 2022. I cannot begin to tell you the relief and help this money will be. Just waiting now for the dwp to sort everything out, hopefully not too much longer. Thankyou to everyone for their help on here
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    That's great news @Lozzert! :)
  • Ray212
    Ray212 Online Community Member Posts: 666 Empowering
    Lozzert said:
    Just a quick update. I had my tribunal hearing 2 weeks ago and it was found in my favour and being backdated to February 2022. I cannot begin to tell you the relief and help this money will be. Just waiting now for the dwp to sort everything out, hopefully not too much longer. Thankyou to everyone for their help on here
    That's great news. Well done for sticking in there! :)

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