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I have a daughter who is autistic and has sensory, auditory processing disorder, anxiety and is in year 10 and is struggling with her learning , so far behind that it takes a lot for her to get into school , She has mental health issues and self harms and is on the watchlist committing suicide due to the fact that these…

Hi All, Is there a template of the PIP form for first time claiming the benefit that can be printed out and written on in preparation for filling out the real form? Thank you in advance.

Hello hello 👋 thank you for letting me join! I'm Kirsty, a neurospicy SEND Mom and Army spouse. I'm passionate about inclusion and community support. Huge fan of collaboration and diversity, and fighting for rights and justice. Big BSL ally.

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Hi I'm in the middle of filling my pip review form (my partner is filling it in for me because of my severe arthritis in my hands) Will they make a decision just on my paper-based review can they decide not to award me or would they have to ask for more info or do a telephone assessment Thanks

Good morning all, I am new to the group - my son receives PIP, he has the high rate on daily living/help getting around. He is likely to put in for his driving test soon and I am concerned as to whether this is needed to be declared to DWP. He has a 10 year award, which is runs out in March 2027 - I understand hes likely…

I have just received my router package and it includes Netflix I already subscribed to Netflix and am wondering what I have to do to run the free Netflix thanks

I awarded PIP but not a mobility therefore I sent MR by sign posting. Waiting to hear from DWP. I checked status of postage but looks like they not signed. Anyone been in the same situation?

HHi New to the scope page.. hi just wondering if anyone could help me with how long would a change of circumstances assessment take for the reply out come on whether im entitled or not to the award . Im currently on pip but my health has had a change of circumstances n I sent form in with all evidences n done a phone call…

I've seen a lot of AI produced action figures of people, showing them with accessories and wondered what people's would be on here? For me, it'd probably be a cup of coffee, a hair clip (as it's always messily clipped up), phone and my headphones. What would yours be?

Since being diagnosed with epilepsy at 13 years old, Sophie Morgan has tried everything to have a "normal" life, from invasive brain surgery to various medications. Now age 28 and despite having graduated from University with an undergraduate and masters degree, Sophie has received hundreds of job rejections. She is open…

Resources and tips for those living with chronic pain Alongside advice from medical professionals, trustworthy online resources can be beneficial in learning new information and coping techniques around managing chronic pain. With special thanks to @chiarieds, this is a ‘mega-thread sticky’ of suggestions for those…

Hi thanks for add. In error I changed the estate agents and amount of rent over the phone to UC the other day. My landlord then told me he wasnt changing . Therefore UC changed all details. I changed back to original and made a journal entry and explained this was done in error. Will my payments still get paid or will UC…

hi, my son is going to start living with his father 50% of the time. I currently and always have claimed the child benefit and universal credit child element for him. He will be living with myself 50% of the time but his father has asked me to transfer the child benefit over to him so that he is elegible for another…

Hi everyone, I just wondered what happens regards UC and new style Esa and LCWRA when someone in a couple reach stage pension age at 67. We receive UC as a couple, my wife gets the carers element within UC and then LCWRA is added. I will reach state pension age in 2 years and my wife has 4 years before she does. We both…

I saw that defense mp John Healey has done a contract with a US company called Plantiar (excuse spelling) and people uproar. I read its some data thing .what is it and how does it effect us in the UK

Mine was Let Go by Avril Lavigne! I remember being so excited and I listened to it on my portable CD player all the time😄 What's yours?

In England, the upper capital limit for means-tested social care has been £23,250 since April 2010. It was increased annually before that, but has been frozen ever since. The lower capital limit of £14,250 has also remained unchanged since 2010. (House of Commons Library) So as of June 2026, the £23,250 threshold has been…

Hi all - I finally have a date (24 June) for the assessment and I am unsure of what to expect or how to prepare. Firstly, I have only filled in the forms they have sent and not provided them with information, should I be providing them with information like PIP award, or do they already have this? Shall I get a further…

Hi @jonf ! Since you're rarely on the forum, you may not know that for quite some time there have been technical problems with the private messages. The day you sent me a message in our conversation, I left the conversation by mistake (as has happened to you before). It's because the "send" and "leave conversation" buttons…

Good evening. I am awaiting a care package to be completed with social worker. I've had one visit but as its complexed my situation barriers and triggers a further 2 are needed. I was transfered from legacy benefits for managed migration to uc with lrwa element and transitional protection payment. Do they take into to…

Hi there, I'm currently on UC Standard Allowance at 424.90, LCWRA at 429.80 and Housing at 579.41. If I'm to start 16 hours a week part time work at 819.84 per month before tax then how will that effect my amount of benefit payment? Will I be better off or is this likely to cause a bigger headache. Thankyou.

IAM needing to talk to someone about my UC claim. Also about my HM Government card

Hi, I'm glad to find somewhere that may get me. I was newly diagnosed at 48 last year. I have found RSD and gone Wow! That's me from a young age.

Hi So this morning I got email saying I had to do things in To do list, basically updating details and one of the things was the amount in my bank account that UC is paid in to. Is it still £236 from when I applied for UC. Well of course it isn't as I have my UC payed into it monthly and as I've been very depressed and…

good evening all I hope everyone is well this evening? I needed some advice . I had a change of circumstances and reported it to Pip. My multiple new diagnoses have been added to my pip claim . Although itve not had my decision back yet, but I did request my report which arrived today. Well, it’s not accurate at all. The…

hi i need a new certificate of entitlement to pip do i have to phone them or can i do it online

Hi all. So I’ve been off work since march due to physical health and my mental health. I am due to return middle of the month next month and I am so so terrified and I don’t know where to turn to, who to talk to about it. I work for a charity and there really isn’t a mental health worker or anyone per se I can talk to.…

I had a stroke Feb 2024 which left me with drop foot and full left side weakness