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Unfortunately I believe it will be like submitting a new claim. i.e. you will have to do everything that you had to do 5 years ago including filling out the forms detailing how you are affected, submitting evidence and maybe going for an assessment.

I don't think it is possible to get a copy of the last one you submitted but I may be wrong.

As I understand it you can request a copy of your original PIP2 the problem being as it's been 5 years they won't have it now, but it's worth asking. The renewal/review (same thing) is a shorter form but you can add extra pages if you need to just put your name and N.I number on them. You can send any relevant information you have, e.g consultants letters but don't send too many as they might not read them all. It could well be that you don't hear anything till later in the year due to the current situation (when does you award end?)
For the future it's always a good idea to keep photocopies of these forms for future reference.
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@charlotte441

You can make a subject access request and ask the DWP to send you a copy of your last PIP2 form, a copy of the assessor's report etc.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/request-your-personal-information-from-the-department-for-work-and-pensions#if-you-need-a-copy-of-any-other-information-that-dwp-holds-about-you

The DWP should hold copies of records for 14 months after a benefit claim has ended according to this:
(https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dwp-information-management-policies/dwp-managing-customer-records-guide )

I would just say be precise in what you request. I asked for my DLA records and ended up with several trees worth of paper most of which I didn't need

Hi It will be a review as you already have an award in place. You would normally get the review form 6 months prior to your award ending, but with backlogs currently it may not be at that time.

It is important you complete the review form as if it is a new application detailing against each descriptor how your condition affects you on a daily basis giving examples of what happens if you try and complete the task, any aids or support you need.

You should send any new medical evidence they have not already seen, like consultant letters, maybe a daily diary or any statements about how your daily living is affected along with copy of your prescription meds.

It is ok for somebody else to write the form out for you, maybe a cklose friend/relative. Some people ask for assistance from CAB but make sure they are fully aware of how you daily living is affected.

Hope this helps, 

Hi again 

@chiarieds
If you award end mud March you should get review forms mid september