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Mandatory reconsideration

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jamieleehill92
jamieleehill92 Community member Posts: 149 Courageous
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Hi so I recently been awarded pip on standard rate (care) in October but as I recently been rejected many times for pip before that I did a mandatory reconsideration before I got my award because I thought I was going to be rejected again. So I recently received a text on Thursday saying "You've asked us to look at our recent PIP decision again. We will write to you once we've done this. As a guide you should hear from us within 8 weeks. You don't need to contact us unless any of the details you gave have changed. Thank you"
So I'm abit worried now. Can they take my PIP away? Or just keep the current claim I have. Can I call to cancel the mandatory reconsideration? Do they stop my PIP while a mandatory reconsideration is in place?. Please help someone 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,094 Disability Gamechanger
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    How did you request the MR before you were awarded, it's not possible to do this.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • jamieleehill92
    jamieleehill92 Community member Posts: 149 Courageous
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    @poppy123456 I printed it out and filled it in 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,094 Disability Gamechanger
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    OK but i don't understand why you requested the MR before you were awarded.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • jamieleehill92
    jamieleehill92 Community member Posts: 149 Courageous
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    @poppy123456 because like I said I thought I was going to be refused again 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,094 Disability Gamechanger
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    Oh right, ok, very unusual. You can ring PIP to ask them to cancel the MR request. The most likely outcome of the MR is the decision will remain the same but it's pointless going forward if it's not possible to score any more points for a higher award.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • jamieleehill92
    jamieleehill92 Community member Posts: 149 Courageous
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    @poppy123456 ok cool, thanks I'll call them on Monday 
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,983 Disability Gamechanger
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    Good luck with this @jamieleehill92. I have my fingers crossed for you.

    How are you feeling about the idea of calling them on Monday at the moment? Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything to support you with this  :)
    Community Volunteer Adviser with professional knowledge of education, special educational needs and disabilities and EHCP's. Pronouns: She/her. 

    Please note: if I use the online community outside of its hours of administration, I am doing so in a personal capacity only.
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