CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES

As I don't know what video content you've been watching, I can't comment on how good they were. May I point out that PIP is about how you are the majority of days, & if your condition fluctuates then describe all of your days (I'd avoid using words like 'good' or 'bad,' rather most days you're housebound due to pain, for example).

It's possible that before you didn't keep things absolutely relevant to the PIP descriptors. Giving a couple of detailed examples as to the difficulty you face for each applicable descriptor would be fine, i.e. when did this happen, where, what happened, did anyone see this, & what were the consequences (if any) such as pain, fatigue, etc.

Also bear in mind whether you can do an activity 'reliably' or not, which is very important. This means can you do it safely, to an acceptable standard, repeat it as often as would normally be expected, or does it take you more than twice as long as a person without your disabilities?

It would actually be faster to proceed with a tribunal, which would just be by phone or video call. The success rate of these is way better than those with a MR.

With a 'Change of Circumstances,' as poppy mentioned, you'll have to go through the whole process again; another claim form, assessment, etc.

Please do look again at the PIP descriptors before deciding on a 'Change of circumstances,' as your current award could be adversely affected, as poppy also highlighted. Do you think you could potentially gain sufficient points to increase your award?

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/Global/Migrated_Documents/adviceguide/pip-9-table-of-activities-descriptors-and-points.pdf

I respect your decision; we've all got to do what's right for us at the time. Your GP sounds very good, but whilst he understands your complex medical condition(s), & it's likely impact on you, he doesn't actually see you bathe, go to the toilet, dress, cook, etc., so in some aspects it will just be what you may have told him, so hearsay, as poppy mentioned. Remember PIP is about your 'functional' ability, & not any diagnoses. However, of course I wish you well, & hope you kindly keep us all updated.

As far as the forms are concerned, as far as I'm aware, you'll either receive the PIP2 form (the one you received when first applying for PIP), or the AR1 'review' form, which you can see here:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6602b0a5f1d3a0666832ad6d/ar1-pip-award-review-how-your-disability-affects-you.pdf

With the 2nd much shorter form, you should still give as much relevant detail as with your initial claim form. So, for those activities/descriptors where there may have been no change, you still should additionally say where you have difficulty, & exactly why, rather than just saying 'no change.' So, in essence the detail needed for either form is the same. With the review form, you can also add extra pages at the end giving your name & National Insurance number on any such pages where you need to add a continuation of your reply.

If the evidence is relevant then send it. However, if you use the same evidence you recently used for your current claim then you risk the same thing happening again.

I still think you are missing the point we are trying to make with your GP but it's entirely your decision what you do.

I've just looked back at your previous threads can I check please whether you're under state pension age or over? If you're over state pension age and you don't currently receive any mobility, if you report changes you will not be able to claim any mobility part due to your age.

If you currently have standard mobility then you will not be able to increase your award.

If you previously had the mobility part then you can challenge your current decision by requesting the Tribunal and then you will be able to be awarded mobility.

State pension age is 66 and not 67. Therefore it applies once you reach age 66. May I ask why you’re not receiving your state pension until you’re 67? I’m assuming you deferred it?