Hi, my name is Sindy61! I'm looking to do a PIP application

Sindy61
Sindy61 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
edited October 2023 in PIP, DLA, ADP & AA
Good evening. Hope you're all staying safe and warm. 

I.m looking to do a PIP application. Did one years ago. It was rejected. Went to a tribunal. Still rejected. I suspect it was because I was working. I.m not now. Completely unable to. 
I've looked carefully at all descriptors and believe I meet each category other than a few. Just worried about being rejected against. So much time goes into a pip application. 
Should I proceed. 
Best wishes
Sindy61!

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    I would advise you to have a good read through this before reapplying as this will help you to have more understanding of the descriptors and what they mean. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-assessment-guide-for-assessment-providers/pip-assessment-guide-part-2-the-assessment-criteria

    Reapplying using the same evidence you previously used could see another refusal, especially as you took it all the way to Tribunal last time, they would have applied the law correctly.

    Many people claim PIP and work as it's not about your ability to work. Though it can go against you if the work you did contradicted the reasons why you were claiming PIP.

    After you've read through that guide and you decide to reapply then i'd advise you to give a couple of real world examples of exactly what happened the last time you attempted each descriptor that applies to you. Adding detailed information such as where you were, what exactly happened, did anyone see it and what the consequences were. Ideally, you should aim for at least half an A4 side of paper per descriptor that applies to you.





  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,863 Championing
    Hello @Sindy61

    Welcome to the community! :) I see Poppy has given some great advice. If you do need any additional support, I encourage you to reach out to Citizen's Advice :) 
  • Sindy61
    Sindy61 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    Hi Hannah_scope.
    Thanks for this advice. I will definitely do this. 
    Have a good day. 
    Thanks again.
    S

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