I was only awarded 2 points for PIP. What do I do now?

Tinadougal22

I recently applied for pip and was awarded only 2 points which was totally not the case when I received my report back the information was so incorrect I’ve since been awarded full monthly entitlement from universal credit and scored 39 points with being told that I’m illness is not likely to get better and been started has a disability just want to know what I do now 

poppy123456

Your UC decision will have no relevance to a PIP claim because they are 2 completely different benefits. If you were found to have LCWRA for UC then it wouldn't have been about scoring points, it's about meeting one of the LCWRA descriptors.

For your PIP you can challenge that decision by requesting the Mandatory Reconsideration (MR) you should put this in writing stating where and why you think you should have scored those points.

Include a couple of real world incidents of exactly what happened the last time you attempted each activity that applies to you. Adding detailed information such as where you were, what exacetly happened, did anyone see it and what the consequences were. You should aim for at least half an A4 side of paper per descriptor that applies.

The most likely outcome of the MR will be the decision will remain the same. If this happens then you can request the Tribunal.

Tori_Scope

Welcome to the community @Tinadougal22 Thank you for joining the community. It's great to have you on board!

Congratulations on your Universal Credit award. Are you now on LCWRA? 

I'm sorry to hear that you didn't get the PIP outcome you were hoping for. If you think you should have scored more points, you could submit a Mandatory Reconsideration (MR). You can read about how to do that on the Turn2Us website.

Many people find it helpful to look at ways of strengthening their own evidence for the MR, rather than focusing on what the assessor's report says. This can include thinking of some recent, real world examples to demonstrate your experiences in relation to the relevant activities. Does that make sense? 

It's worth remembering that the descriptors for PIP and LCWRA are different, and that PIP isn't about your ability to work. This means that entitlement to one doesn't guarantee you an entitlement to the other. 

I'd encourage you to reread the PIP descriptors (pipinfo.net), and have a think about some evidence you could provide for each relevant activity. Some people even find it helpful to keep a diary.

To fully understand what's meant by terms like 'reliably', 'safely', 'timely' and so on in this context, I'd recommend scrolling down to the 'additional information' section at the bottom of this Benefits and Work page.

I hope that helps a little! I know it can all feel quite stressful and confusing, but we're here to support you