Light touch review

My review is in 32 , so will I be ok until then, as I read they also targeting mental health and neurodiverse people. I have autism. But I also have additional health issues since 2022 when I got my review back. I haven't said any as I didn't want to lose it. I had some joint problems which I did put but since then it's got worse and I.was diagnosed with Joint Hypermobility syndrome and copd.so which form do I need to fill in. I'm 59 this year

Personally I would only put a change of circumstances if my claim could go up.

I have got worse since my last review but since I went enhanced rate for both I have not informed them as it would make no difference to my claim, I was

I'm unsure why you've given a quote to poppy's comment @Yadnad - I know that normally, like myself, with a review then we both have always said give as much detail as you hopefully did with an initial PIP claim form.

All she was saying was with this AR2 form, the 'light touch review,' then if there haven't been any changes, just say so, as a detailed response shouldn't be needed. Nothing which she said was suggesting that anyone should 'deceive.'

Of the 500+ light touch reviews we know about, all but 3 had their award stay the same (without an assessment); 2 had their award reduced, & one was disallowed.

However, members are concerned about the proposals of an additional criteria being added that you 'may' need to have 4 points in at least one activity in the daily living component, so no-one feels particularly safe.

As you don't have any needs associated with your disability, which you've mentioned elsewhere, then please, of course let the DWP know, as I wouldn't want you to 'deceive.'

Hi @Andi66 - I disagree a little with @Trevor_PIP - you do not have to report a 'Change of circumstances.' Like yourself, I have joint hypermobility (due to having the hypermobile type of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, & I haven't improved with age). You should seek advice before doing so to see if reporting this would actually change/increase your award, otherwise there's no point in doing so. You do not have to report any new diagnosis, nor a worsening of condition. Please seek advice from somewhere like here before doing so:

https://advicelocal.uk/

As Trevor says, you would be sent another claim form to complete, have to go through another assessment, etc. Like everything, 'it all depends,' i.e. on your current award (if you already perhaps have the enhanced rate for a component, which therefore couldn't be increased), etc.

Takes me a long time to write, so was apparently doing so at the same time as @Binky1234 - totally agree with what they've said.

Don't know why @Yadnad suddenly decided to quote poppy's post from Dec 2023! - there was nothing in it that was incorrect.

Hopefully we've however helped @Andi66

As you say @Binky1234 - poppy has never done anything else other than try to help people with their benefits on the forum. I'll let her know what you've said as other members have been missing her too. I know she will appreciate everyone's kind words & they will mean a lot.

Point taken on the Change of Circumstances for Andi66, I was pointing out the process, but agree with what you have said. Again if Andi66 is enhanced on both, not worth progressing a Change in Circumstances either.