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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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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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Trying to find a representative for tribunal is impossible
How do I find a representative for my tribunal (PIP/WCA). I have to admit that I just can't do this myself in any way that gets my lived experience across without confusing people. I can't organise what's in my head so it comes out in away that makes sense. My executive and working memory dysfunction is so poor I can't…
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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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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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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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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…
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Has anyone changed PIP hearing from in person to video?
Just wondering if a PIP tribunal hearing can be changed from in person to video, and if so, how? I have my PIP appeal hearing letter and it says I have to go to the courthouse in town. I am incredibly worried about this as I do not really go anywhere other than to my medical appointments (although phone or video is used as…
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Tribunals
Hello, I’m in the process of going for a tribunal over the PIP decision not to increase my award to the higher rates as my condition has declined. The DWP had till the 29th July to respond but they didn’t so I inquired about the matter on the 2nd August by email and I’ve received a message saying that they have passed it…
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Pip Tribunal - View online evidence?
Hi, can anyone advise me if when you have submitted evidence online by uploading it, how can you view what evidence is on your file? My tribunal is on 13 October by video link and I want to make sure that all evidence that I have submitted is showing on my file. I can track the application online etc but can’t see where I…
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Pip Tribunal Date
at long last i have a revised tribunal date, the last scheduled hearing was 30 July and was cancelled on the day because of illness from a tribunal attendee. my new revised date is 13 October, fingers crossed. This has been a mammoth journey, I applied for PiP in November 23, had a telephone interview in Jan 24, I was then…
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Screaming for help!
I received my PIP review and requested a mandatory reconsideration, as I had been awarded standard rates of both personal care and mobility. I believed, and still do that I should have been awarded the higher rate mobility component. I have now received a letter regarding my mandatory reconsideration this morning, the 12th…
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PIP appeal/tribunal hearing advice
I am getting overwhelmed trying to prepare for my PIP tribunal hearing. I do have a charity helping me (who wrote the appeal letter). We were in contact a couple of weeks ago and they said someone will go through the paperwork with me nearer the time. The deadline to get anything further to the tribunal is early next week…
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PIP Appeal - New Claim?
I used to receive PIP, but after reassessment Capita/DWP decided my progressive conditions have improved and so I wasn't entitled to the benefit anymore. I appealed the decision and have just received the letter for my tribunal hearing. At the top it says 'PIP New Claims Appeal'. Is this terminology correct, or do I need…
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Anyone been through a Carers' Allowance Overpayment First Tier Tribunal to appeal massive bill?
Ours has just been scheduled for late August and we have no idea whatsoever (apart from the short paragraph of standard info, which doesn't tell us much) how it works, what happens on the day, how to prepare, etc. It would be so helpful to be able to talk to someone who's been through it for their experiences and thoughts.
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If a tribunal turns the WCA result from fit for work to not fit for work, am I then classed as a...
new claimant? My worry about the government wanting to halve what new claimants get for LCWRA is that if this happens and I go to a WCA and get classed as fit for work, but I then do an MR, and then a tribunal and the result gets changed to not being fit for work is that maybe I'll be classed as a new claimant and then be…
