Hi, my name is mbrown! Can I let the pip know for change in circumstances

mbrown
mbrown Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited September 2022 in PIP, DLA, and AA
 good afternoon I have already in received of the lower pip. But I have been in servea trapped sciatica and am in so much pain and struggling with my everyday life. Can I let the pip know for change in circumstances 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 62,565 Championing
    Yes you can report a change of circumstances but if you do this you will be sent more forms to fill in and another assessment is most likely. There is of course a risk to your current award too because the decision could either stay the same, be awarded a higher rate, or your PIP could stop completely.
    A worsening of condition doesn't mean you could score more points for a higher award either. Before you do anything else you need to get some expert advice from an agency near you. https://advicelocal.uk/

  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 16,673 Championing
    Hi @mbrown - & welcome to the community. You'd be well advised to get some specialist help, see: https://advicelocal.uk/  & chose 'welfare benefits' from the drop down menu, before putting in for a change of circumstances, which would mean completing a new claim form & going through another assessment.
    You do not need to contact PIP unless a change of circumstances might mean additional points would be added that may increase your PIP award.

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