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PIP Claimants without 4 Points - Daily Living
Article in the Daily Record. This is what people wanted to see - the numbers that may be affected with the 4 point rule. If this is not a suitable thread, please remove. DWP analysis of current daily living awards Many claimants have multiple health conditions but only the primary condition is available for analysis. The…
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Changes to PIP
hello everyone, I submitted my pip review on the 19th November 2024. I had them say in February that they have it. I am currently in receipt of the higher rate. With these awful changes announced by the government, will I still be entitled to what I currently receive? also, with these new changes coming, even if I don’t…
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The Impact of Disability Benefits Survey
Hi everyone! My name is Alex and I am a disabled researcher working at Birkbeck. I look at disability benefits as well as our courts and tribunal systems. I am looking to gather peoples experiences of receiving disability benefits to examine the impact they can have on the wellbeing of disabled people. I have made a short…
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Will my pip still be paid after November 2026 if I've been awarded till 2027?
So I'm claiming pip I get enhanced for both, my claim lasts till 16th March 2027. Will I keep receiving my pip till this date or will it stop in November 2026 with labour's changes to pip? Thanks for any answers.
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My MP Response from Kim Leadbeater MP
Here is the full email response from Kim Leadbeater, who looks to be for the welfare reform. Thank you for your email regarding welfare reforms. I know recent announcements and coverage in the media have caused concern for some people and I am very sorry about that. I hope the information below is helpful and provides some…
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UC and PIP Changes Petition
Hi all, I've recently launched a petition to attempt to reverse the UC and PIP changes. I have attached the link below. I would urge as many people as possible to sign. Please if you can take the time to sign the petition and share it on social media. We need 100,000 signatures so please help the outreach in any way you…
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Everything
Hi folks, I'm coming to the conclusion that I'm going to lose everything I have. My benefits, my home that I worked hard for to buy, due to the changes that might happen to the longterm sick and disabled. Im not able to look for employment so I will probably end up homeless at some point. The government are not interested…
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Hi, my name is DarrenJones71!
I am a disabled guy who is a survivor of a very aggressive version of Guillion Barre Syndrome. I live independently with the assistance of a carer and I drive an adapted vehicle through Motability. I am obviously very concerned about the cost of living as well as the plans to change PIP payments etc. I am lucky in the…
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Hi, my name is podricks! Worried about the changes to benefits
Is the help out there in new changes to pip and LCWA as very confusing and causing anxiety that I’m am on heavy medication to stop me getting but can’t sleep or eat properly
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We have to be United
Hi Everyone, With some Labour MPs criticism of the PIP reform that Labour want to ram down peoples throats its imperative that we are all singing from the same hymn sheet.If you haven't already sent in a email to Scope so they can pass it on or directly via the Government website write one today,sit down and reflect on how…
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Right ?
Sorry can I just get a answer on this as I'm pretty sure I've got it right .... As things stand at the minute in regards to reform of benefits am I right in thinking that the new pip criteria that starts in November 2026 is for new and existing claimants of pip only ? so if someone is on cbesa and lcwra but NO pip , then…
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Discrimination and proving disability
Im wondering if the definition of disabled is going to morph into something new with these changes to PIP. At present it involves proving you are substaintially affected in daily life. https://www.gov.uk/definition-of-disability-under-equality-act-2010 At present if you go to court over disability discrimination you have…
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DWP confirms PIP changes including 10-year ‘light-touch’ reviews
Thoughts on this article? The press love scaremongering, but it doesn't tell you much! DWP confirms PIP changes including 10-year ‘light-touch’ reviews
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PIP Spending.
What do we make of Labour potentially asking PIP recipients what they actually spend there money on.For years it says you can spend it on what you like,now a large amount goes on daily living expenses,food,gas,electricity,water,phone, Internet,tv pacage,most people with disabilities more so muskeloskeletal issues dont…
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DLA to PIP stick or twist
I have an indefinite DLA award of high care/low mobility for a lifetime condition (epilepsy). My concern is that if I wait until the proposed measures happen before claiming PIP (assuming they do), then I may not qualify due to the 4 point rule. If I do qualify then maybe my current LCWRA award would also be cut under the…
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Will reforms affect my partner's claim?
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MP constituents surgery
Hi everyone, After a back and forth of emails with my Labour MP about PIP cuts, I've got an appointment with my MP on 9th May at his surgery. It's just a 10 minute slot, and there is so much to say, and would appreciate any advice on the most efficient use of that time. The first reply I got was a list of existing…
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Hi, my name is debw123! Scared about proposed cuts to PIP
Hi everyone, I am disabled and am so scared by proposed cuts to PIP, I am enhanced for both , but scored 2s in daily living, but having multiple problems is just as bad as having 1 serious problem. I pay for help to keep my house clean, for help with my many meds, help with ironing etc, and will no longer be able to live…
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What happens after PIP review is denied?
Hello Everyone, I've just posted my PIP review form and I'm worried that it will be stopped as it's for mental health. My current award is until October. If my PIP is stopped after review, will I still get it until October, or does it stop immediately? Any information/advice will be massively appreciated. Many thanks
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Hi, my name is SEAN34!
Hi hello everyone I'm new here I'm disabled and is very scared about the cuts comming I can hardly walk and have various life threatening illnesses heart condition 4 stents, epilepsy,diabetes, sleep apnea,bronchitis, ashma,servere borderline personality disorder with SPDSD as I was raped when I was 10 years old and shot…
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Hi, my name is jhonterry! I'm disqualified from driving, but can my wife drive a Motability car?
i am currently disqualified from driving, my conviction start date was 26/10/2023 i believe i have to wait 5 years from this date to become illegible to "drive" a car on the mobility scheme, i am currently illegible to apply for a car because i meet all the requirements as i am on pip and have over 12 months left and i get…
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PIP MR (mandatory reconsideration) backpay
hi I put in for a MR on 25th January, was receiving standard from beginning of 2024 but submitted change of circumstance in sept 2024 and was awarded enhanced in Jan 2025, but for some reason they only awarded me from December rather than from when I submitted the change so I missed out on a substantial amount of backpay.…
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PIP, worried as to what the future holds
New here but concerned. I was reassessed and confirmed with PIP at the end of last year so a bit of time before I'm up for assessment again but am very worried as to what the future holds.
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Hi newbie here.
Saying hello & looking for advice as receiving conflicting info. Have a child who will be finishing 6th form this June & possibly first generation to attend University and another hopefully starting an apprenticeship in Hybrid/EV mechanics after GCSE. I work 24hrs a week but was diagnosed with bilateral degenerative…
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Reassessments
Hi new here, I’ve only just had my assessment back and it says I’m not due for a reassessment till 2029. Will this be bought forward with the new system? I believe I’m on wca on uc. It’s all very confusing and stressful.
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Young people on UC LCWRA
I've just joined this site. I have hypermobile ehlers danloss syndrome, chrons disease, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, complex post traumatic stress disorder, autism, severe and treatment resistent depression and anxiety. I have more conditions but they're not as relevant to work or daily living. I'm just…
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Conflicted about PIP
The recent news regarding PIP has been very distressing to me, I somehow have both a learning disability and difficulties. My issues mostly lie in managing money, I got into debt with the Council several times for missed payments. Communicating with new people so I usually work in a small shop stockroom. Also some meal…
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Pip Ending in 2025
Hi I was born with Cerebral Palsy affecting mobility and speech. I was awarded PIP enhanced rate in 2016. My mobility got worse since then and I need more physical support since I turned 20 years. My PIP award will end in 2026. Now, I have a careplan, learning contract from university and happy to get other medical letters…
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My Successful PIP Appeal – What I Learned & How I Prepared and how £20 helped me win!
Hi everyone, I wanted to share my PIP tribunal experience to help others who might be going through the same thing. I was initially awarded 0 points for both daily living and mobility, but after appealing, I was awarded Enhanced Daily Living and Standard Mobility for 5 years. The process was frustrating and exhausting, but…
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Question about how to approach an answer
so I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis since I was born in 1972 and thinking about pip and the future changes I’m just wondering how to approach my answers. Let me give an example Taking nutrition, I use built up knives and forks, that’s a slam dunk 2 points for use of aids, if I didn’t have them I believe I could still manage…
