PIP reform

I have just read that there are plans to scrap all payments made on PIP to people with mental health illnesses. What I have read it, they are making it sounds like these cuts will be made immediately. I have posted before about the likely timescale of these reforms, but they can't just take away PIP immediately from people…

Hi all well I came across this site and thought the topics are interesting as I now understand that I have disabilities cronic pain depression anxiety and neurofribomatis type 1 and now I'm going to be tested for Bipolar as I'm in my 50s and feel I've never fitted in so maybe life might make sense Anyway there's a little…

Hello Everyone As like everyone, I'm ultra stressed about loosing my pip. Was awarded it 2019 for 3 years, but with covid the renewal was on hold till the world became safe ish again. My renewal was meant to just cover what I had already mentioned before instead it was a phone call lasting over 4 hours, the assessor asked…

Hi has anyone had any luck with a MR please?Also how long was the time scale?. The report person has put that I have said I could do certain things which is not true. I really don't know what to do, the person who was going to help me with the call was no longer available as the assessment was over a hour late. I told him…

Hello is there someone on here that can please help me? Back in 20216 I broke my foot in a work injury and been medication ever since as I now suffer from chronic pain in my foot this led me down hill as I got depressed and anxious and been on medication for 8 years for both they on the highest MGs of both and IV never ask…

Hi, I'm new to the forum and would like to ask a question with regards to my Grandson's recent PIP award. He has autism and last Autumn was awarded enhanced daily living and standard mobility. We were pleasantly surprised that his award was for 9 years with a review from 8 years.To be honest I was expecting 0 points, an MR…

If Benefits are there to stop people being left out or suffering hardship. Is it ok to feel Content with my Lott in life? Is it Ok to be happy and have a laugh and not feel as if I shouldn't be here or be free to do anything. Is it ok to buy things nice or "spoil myself" Ever again ?

Good evening, I was awarded pip about a year ago now, when I was awarded my forms come back and I didn’t agree with some of the stuff on it, I believe I should of been awarded a higher rate but after the long exhausting process I didn’t have it in me to challenge it. I suffer with a few mental health issues and I have been…

Hi, I missed the deadline (the 13 month window🤦‍♀️) to submit my pip mandatory reconsideration by a month, is it worth posting it anyway? I have several extenuating circumstances that prevented me from submitting the letter and pack of evidence sooner. I have called Pip and they suggested starting a new claim but I can’t…

Hi Everyone, I have been a long-time lurker and have finally joined in a last minute bid for advice in preparation for my son's PIP Tribunal, which is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. My son is 26 years old and has a diagnosis of ADHD, anxiety, IBS and is currently awaiting an assessment for autism. He has significant…

Hi guys hope everyone doing well, I'm lately in a very difficult situation and don't know what to do need some advice plz , I do receive PIP daily living standard rate and I do receive for my severe Rheumatoid Arthritis, lately I'm in very bad financial situation and thinking to do some kind of jobs, dont know what yet…

Good Afternoon, So the news is awash today with rumours of PIP payments being cut/reformed etc. Am I right in thinking that there would need to be quite a long process before any substantial changes could be made, and that this is not something that it going to happen quickly?

personally if they means test this I will be buggered as my partner has savings/assets through his work . For me it’s about having a disability and not feeling like a burden and receiving money in my own right , so I feel like I am contributing . If they means test it I will loose any money I get and will receive nothing.…

Hello Iv just been informed that I got a pip appointment assessment on Wednesday 2 25 it's over the phone on a phone camera thing I'm new to all of this if someone as had this before if you can help me what to expect question from then sorry my anxiety is getting to me ATM and I'm worried about the call any help of what I…

Hello everyone, My LCWRA went to a tribunal and the court said I should not be asked again for a minimum of 2 years. Those 2 years are nearly up, however, my physical or mental health has not improved. When I receive my review for LCWRA, will I also have to submit all the medical reports like I did when I first applied?…

Hello,I have some problems and would like to get advice Thank you

So i've just gotten off of what was supposed to be my PIP tribunal video conference, but we couldn't go ahead with it because they said that they had none of the over 30 pages worth of medical evidence that i sent in. I didn't realise that i should've received the evidence in my pack as well until they told me. I 1000%…

Hi why council won't exempt council tax if I am deaf ?? they said if property have deaf equipment like deaf fire alarm or so then tax will be exempt is that true?? I'm deaf can't hear anything at all my partner is carer for me how come we don't get

I had a review form to fill in back in November that I got help filling in from cab I was unwell on the day of that appointment the additional stress and anxiety causes havoc with my body I thought cab sent the form back on my behalf heard nothing then got a letter in January stating that the decision had been made on…

Hi, My son was asked to apply for pip when he turned 16 as he was on DLA, his claim for pip was accepted and rate increased 10 months ago, but due to human error his pip was not actioned and his DLA still stayed in payment for the last 10 months, PIP have now said they awarded him a higher rate in April last year but they…

Hi all, I’ve been sick with worry since I put in the papers for my first pip review. My mental health has got even worse because my whole experience with pip previously has been traumatic and scandalous with their lies & trickery, in so many ways. After 12 weeks today I received this. Is this generic or is it sent to when…

This appalling Government seems hell bent on reducing PIP and in a hurry to do so. Surely though they would need to pass legislation then introduce change first of all to new claimants then the existing caseloads? How quickly could they move so that someone with 4 years left on a 10 year award who without these changes…

Hello, I recieve PIP for my health disability. I am struggling financially especially with the rise of cost of living crisis. I tried to apply for ESA, however, I was told that I am not eligible because I havent worked. They (PIP) also reduced my payment although I told them my sickness is so severe that it causes me to…

Hello all I have a question someone as been telling me if I get pip along side with my UC and lcwra that my benefit cap well no longer be there and that UC can increase my monthly payment is this true or not sorry for the random question

Hello guys, I am severely sick, housebound and I need more support in this, most of my days are just spent trying to heal from my sickness to no avail, to a point of a cancer scare. I get the old style ESA, with the severe disability premium, I also get PIP, I was wondering if I can additionally get Universal Credit also?…

We have awarded you PIP. We have sent you a decision letter explaining the award. Please allow 2 weeks to receive this. You only need to contact us if your circumstances change. the third week since I had the PIP assessment. I received this message today. what can i expect Thank you

I have social anxiety and suffer with PTSD, severe s*icidal ideation, I was just 2 points off getting enhanced payment but as we know how PIP assessors are.. I have chronic vertigo, literally bed bound and cannot leave my house but they do not consider this at all, I can't walk straight and may need crutches for support.…

Hello there I was wondering if anyone one can help me I got changed over to the UC 4 month ago and because of injuries I can't work and was given lcwra I was then talking to a close friend who recommended me to apply for a thing called pip I looked it all up and see the injuries have are on the list of reasons why people…

After winning my tribunal on 3rd January part of my backpay was sent to debt management which they returned back to Pip. Has anyone had any experience of this and how long it takes to make its way back to me? I don't feel up to the 45 minute wait on the phone lol I've received the other part of my backpay which I thought…

Hi All, Please can someone help?! I have been told on the phone that a decision has been made for my PIP claim, on the 4/12/24! However i have not received any texts since 29/11/24 when they said they have no made a decision?! Does this mean the decision is one of a rejection?! The other question is, if it is a good…