Pregnancy and PIP
blenny
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Hello, I have recently found out I’m pregnant (6 weeks so far) and have also received the form for my PIP review.
As far as I know, I don’t have to tell anyone I am pregnant yet. But the assessor may be able to tell when I am called for review, if it’s a face to face meeting.
At what point do I tell them I am pregnant?
I don’t want to jinx things too soon. We haven’t even told our families yet as it is a high risk pregnancy due to age/medical conditions.
This is the worst possible timing as it is so stressful, and I am supposed to be keeping calm and relaxed right now!
They held things against me last time, like having pets even though my partner takes care of them, and deducted points. I am scared of having my PIP taken away as we will struggle without it.
They held things against me last time, like having pets even though my partner takes care of them, and deducted points. I am scared of having my PIP taken away as we will struggle without it.
I am also getting ESA (support group).
At what point do I need to tell them? Will they hold this against me?
Thanks for any input.
Thanks for any input.
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Being pregnant isn’t a change of circumstances that needs to be reported.0
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Congratulations on your pregnancy @blenny as poppy has mentioned, you don't need to report it to them, so you can relax and de stress!
Being pregnant is also a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, so it would be discriminatory to hold this against you for anything, in the same way disability is a protected characteristic. Does that make sense?
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Thank you so much. Do I just need to let them know when the baby arrives then?0
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No I don't think so @blenny You only need to contact them about a change in circumstances, usually this is a change in your health condition/disability, or the help you need to manage it. 0
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Alex is correct, it's not a change of circumstances that needs to be reported for PIP. Changes include the following.https://www.gov.uk/pip/change-of-circumstances
Change of circumstances
You must contact the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) enquiry line if:
- your personal details change, for example your name, address or doctor
- the help you need or your condition changes
- your condition has worsened and you’re not expected to live more than 12 months
- you go into hospital or a care home
- you go abroad
- you’re imprisoned or held in detention
- your immigration status has changed, if you’re not a British citizen
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Brilliant, thank you so much. The help I need may change once the baby is here so I may need to report that I guess. I am just so worried about it as they held really strange this against me, despite evidence from my doctor etc. You know what they are like with their reports.
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You're welcome
It can be difficult when you don't feel heard or understood by the assessors @blenny, I understand, I remember how pressured I felt in my own PIP assessment - things worked out okay, but it's hard to shake the feeling of being judged sometimes!
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Remember that having a baby doesn't take away the fact that you may still need help/support/care yourself, even if you don't receive that. PIP is awarded based on the help you need, even if you don't receive that help.
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