Should i update pip as I've been forced to leave my job?

teddyjohn89
teddyjohn89 Connected
edited October 2021 in PIP, DLA, ADP & AA
Hello my condition has forced me to leave my job due to being diagnosed with a new illness split personality disorder. I have spoken with my mental health worker. Would it be worth reporting or will it make things worse than you 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Championing
    HI,
    This is not classed as a change of circumstances that needs reporting because PIP isn't about your ability to work and neither is it about a diagnosis.
    Before reporting any changes you need to get some expert advice because otherwise you could risk losing what you already have. PIP is about your ability to complete daily acitivities based on the PIP descriptors.
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Championing
    Hello @teddyjohn89 - it's good to hear from you again, tho I'm sorry you've had to leave your job. As far as PIP goes, you don't have to report a new diagnosis, or any worsening of symptoms unless it's felt that you may get awarded sufficiently more points which would increase your award. With this 'change of circumstances' your whole award would be looked at again, with you needing to complete another PIP claim form, & have an assessment. Before doing this, you should get some expert advice, as there's a risk your award could also decrease. Please try here to see where you might get such advice from: https://advicelocal.uk/    selecting 'Welfare benefits' from the drop down menu.
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope
    I hope the above comments have been helpful @teddyjohn89 :) 

    Is your mental health support worker helping you to manage this new diagnosis? 
  • teddyjohn89
    teddyjohn89 Connected
    Yes :) 
  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Championing
    Hi @teddyjohn89

    Thanks for getting back to us on this thread, how are you?

    I'm glad that your support worker is helping you to manage your mental health :) 

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