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Disability and Accessibility in the Tribunal- Birkbeck Social Sciences Festival
Hi everyone! We are also holding the event below that might be of interest to some of you. I will be talking about my Diverse Disabilities research project and we will be joined by David Chrimes, District tribunal Judge to discuss his experiences of being a disabled legal professional as well as hearing PIP disability…
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Same day pip tribunal email win
Has anyone had a same day email after a pip tribunal sent to them and was it good news?
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PIP tribunal win
I won my pip tribunal on the 27th of April and got my tribunal letter through the post on the 1st of May, im writing to ask what happens next? Do I have to contact PIP for anything, what happens next From Bon clay
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Hi, my name is Mikah16! Overwhelmed with PIP appeal
Hi I am 66 and had both elements of the lower rates of PIP from 2023, due to a backlog they extended my PIP until 2027 but recently requested a telephone review! The outcome they took my PIP away! Of course I sent a MR and last week a chap called me and the forest thing he said us “I’m unable to discuss the mobility part…
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Hi, my name is dkalyan1! PIP and Employment tribunal on Friday
Hi Everyone, I know how hard it is to look for remote work due to my disability (be it customer service or collection roles). Trying since Dec 2024 when I was unfortunate to be discriminated at work. But joining organisations like this I come to learn I am not alone. I also have to go to Tribunal for both PIP due this…
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Pip tribunal hearing in 2 weeks
Hi everyone, especially the moderators, who helped me with my LCWRA. Now it's PIP time. I have a hearing in 3 weeks (after 22 months of applying and chasing my appeal). What should I expect. I've seen a lot of inconsistencies in transcripts of my initial assessment and mandatory reconsideration assesment. They are…
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Claim invalidated because didn’t report rent increase on
Friend has had a situation arise which I’d appreciate any advice on. They had a rent increase in August 2025, they rent from a private landlord. They didn’t report the rent increase due to genuinely not knowing they needed to as their rent is above LHA allowance anyway so wouldn’t change the claim award They reported the…
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Hi, my name is geetee73! I have fibromyalgia and over the past 6 years it has...
I have fibromyalgia and over the past 6 years it has gotten worse to where my mobility is terrible most days and I haven’t worked for 2 years! I have been getting standard rate daily living ADP and I done a change of circumstances in January ..I was awarded enhanced daily living but challenged it as I think I should be…
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My PIP paper hearing was adjourned - they request a video hearing!?
Hello. In February I submitted a PIP appeal. I requested a paper hearing as I wouldn't be comfortable with an oral hearing. To make up for this, I submitted a very extensive paper submission (30 pages), with a supplementary evidence bundle of 45 pages, on top of however many pages I initially submitted. The submission is…
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Employment tribunal
Hi everyone,I’m new here and hoping to connect with people who’ve been through something similar. I became unwell while working in a school and asked for reasonable adjustments so I could keep doing my job safely. Despite clear medical advice, my employer didn’t put the adjustments in place, and things eventually became…
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PIP phone call before tribunal date
Hello all, I previously used to get enhanced daily living and standard mobility, but after my mental health taking a turn, I decided to do a change of circumstances.. low and behold, my PIP was taken away from me. I went though MR and still no change, so now I’m going to tribunal. I got this message today : ‘DWP will call…
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PIP Reconsideration Tribunal Unusual Question
Hello I am hoping someone with lots of experience knows the answer or where I can contact to get an answer. I hope this makes sense if not please let me know which bit is confusing. Claim for PIP was denied. I wanted to ask for reconsideration but couldn't find anyone to help me complete it. I called pip and asked for more…
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research about peoples' experience at social security tribunal hearings.
Hi there everyone :-) I'm Chris, a researcher at the University of Glasgow who is doing some research about peoples' experience at social security tribunal hearings. I'm very grateful that Scope have allowed me to join your forum and tell you about my research. I would love to hear from anyone on the forum about what…
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£20 shop voucher available for sharing experiences with the tribunal
Hi, my name is Chris, I am a researcher at the University of Glasgow researching whether the social security tribunal meets peoples' needs. The project is about trying to make tribunals better and helping to make sure they meet the needs of those who use them. I would love to hear from forum members who want to share their…
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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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Applying for PIP for my hip pain and how it affects me daily
Hi, I am applying for PIP again (as I lost the appeal for Mandatory Reconsideration Notice, was awarded 0 points again) for my hip pain. I decided to apply for a self employed delivery job (out of desperation as I need money) few months ago, been working since then but it's a huge struggle. I can only walk a few minutes…
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LCWRA back payment
Hi everyone! I was hoping to get some advice regarding LCWRA. So this may be a weird one as ive looked at alot of posts and cabt find any answers Ive been on a fit note with UC since 21 june 2023 and they never suggest, bought up, told me about or sent me for a lcw assessment So i started asking in my journal for an…
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Finally got a date for my Tribunal Hearing, 3 years later.. HELP!
So as the title said I have received a letter after nearly 3 years after my initial application for PIP. I had no idea this was coming and thought it was dismissed (stupid I know but I hadn’t heard anything in so long I just assumed) I am a 25 year old living with fibromyalgia, depression and anxiety (to name a few) and I…
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Want to do a PIP appeal after MR - some questions
Hello, I recently applied for PIP for the first time (should have had it for years but didn't know it existed). They awarded me Standard Daily Living. However, I believe the correct amount is Enhanced Daily Living plus Standard Mobility (maybe even Enhanced Mobility, but I don't feel confident about that so I'm not pushing…
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Support needed - DLA Appeal to Upper Tribunal
Hi everyone, I’m really hoping you can help. I truly believe there’s no better knowledge than that of people who are living with these daily struggles. My son is 7 and has been diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, a speech impairment (he is non-verbal), and a hypo-sensory disorder (I know, quite a list!). Over two years ago, I was…
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Can they change my mum's PIP entitlement?
Hi everyone, I appreciate this helpful community. I had my tribunal today over video call/zoom kind of thing, I had my mum with me to help if I needed it. They asked her what her name was (first and last) and if she receives any benefit to which she said she receives universal credit and PIP. I was just wondering, since…
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Limited work capacity & working ?
My hubby is on uc and limited work capacity and should be on pip. But was denied it at our tribunal this week devastated beyond belief my hubby is very ill and having treatment im his unpaid carer . We are struggling financially so i may be forced to go to work and leave my hubby at home and struggle just dont know what…
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PIP Tribunal not allowed and bad experience
Hi, I applied for PIP in June 2023 and just had my Tribunal date last week after DWP refused my appeal. I suffer from anxiety, breathlessness, and migraines as well as fatigue, and pains. I was awarded 6 points for daily living and 4 for mobility. The minimum I can say is that this tribunal day was a disaster. The appeal…
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Any advice for surviving an employment tribunal
Hi I wondered if anyone had any ideas for how to get through a really stressful employment tribunal claim for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. I had been off sick for a few weeks following major surgery and complications when with no warning or anything I got a call terminating my employment. My legal team…
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Looking for advice on a complex housing issue
Hi, I would appreciate any information or advice anyone can give me regarding the issue I am currently having. It's a little bit complex so I will try and be as clear as possible, as I'd just like to understand my rights a little bit more and where I stand concerning this issue that has had a huge impact on me. I have…
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PIP Tribunal - DWP did not respond or provide evidence
Hello. I lost my PIP award in January, then failed MR, then lodged an appeal in May via Citizens Advice. I did not submit additional evidence along with the appeal as the Tribunal Service's website advises you to wait until you see the evidence the DWP will provide in their response to my appeal. The deadline for the DWP…
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Tribunal representative
Hi everyone, I received a negative decision and asked for a mandatory reconsideration, and it was the same. But that was May, and i did not have the energy for the tribunal. I want to go to the tribunal now, but I realised I should have done that a month ago. The letter says I can apply online with he details of a…
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Disability Discrimination Employment Solicitors
Hello, I've recently filed a Disability Discrimination claim against my employers with a judge making an order of things which need to be prepared for the next case mgmt hearing in a few months. I was previously advised not to spend any money on this, but given the judges orders, he advised I seek legal advice to avoid…
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Hi, my name is lola27! Tribunal decision timeline
Hi I am waiting on a decision from first tier tribunal for my adult disability. Can someone tell me how long this usually takes. My appeal was accepted on 3rd April and dwp have sent their response and admitted an error and have responded in favour of me to receive payment.
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How long until tribunal..
hello my sisters pip was stopped feb 2025 due to worsening conditions re-assessment. Appeal underway, PIP/DWP offered to re-instate at low level or continue to tribunal. - Declined this offer as she’s entitled to max points for both. Anyone know how long to wait until tribunal? Appeal requested June 2025, DWP offer Sept…
