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PIP awarded but MH ignored. Feeling conflicted about going for MR.
Hi. I was amazed to be awarded PIP - although I do believe I am eligible due to physical health issues. A smattering of 2's in Daily Living, no 4, got me low rate for 2 years, review due in 18 months. While I was pleased, having lived below the poverty line for the last few years, I was/am disappointed. I have depression…
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Pip
Hello, My sister has been awarded low rate pip 6 weeks ago after a year of waiting for any response from pip, she had telephone Assesment and explained all her problems and how they affect her daily, she thinks she should qualify for low rate mobility too, how does can she go about requesting them re-look at things?…
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MR time frame
hi, can anyone give a definite answer on that. I asked for MR, within the time frame, i was given waiting time 15 weeks, THE DWP decision will be by the end of July 2025. I applied for PIP in January 2024, some changes in my treatment plan since January. I called DWP to ask if i can send in additional info.. DENIED. doES…
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Pip appeal
Hi I would like help on how to appeal a MR decision for pip as I have received a letter for my brother that he’s been rejected pip. we have till 9 July 2025. his mental health practioner doesn’t start till next week.
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LWRCA not being applied on a Reclaim
Quick summary of my UC-LCWRA saga (for anyone who can sanity-check my understanding): June 2019 – Passed a WCA, placed in LCWRA; award said “next review in 17 months.” Sept 2022–Mar 2023 – DWP official-error overpayment (£13k) that I discovered, in which took me 2 times to report it because they didnt take me seriously the…
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Mandatory pip reconsideration
Hi iv been waiting months for my mandatory reconsideration decision from pip and today got a call just checking over a few of the questions and was told a decision would be made today and if they up my money would I be ok with a back dated amount in one lump sum or spread out payments. What usually happens next? Do I get a…
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Hi, my name is kt77! I’ve claimed u/c from the 10th December 2024 handed in sick notes from date...
Hi , I’ve claimed u/c from the 10th December 2024 handed in sick notes from date of claim. I had been off work since 4th October 2024 uc accepted these notes also. I had my assessment for lcwra on the 30th April 2025 got my letter on the 20th May 2025 to say I have been awarded. They are saying my award starts from the…
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PIP mandatory reconsideration: can I get 8 points for 'mixing with others'?
Hi, I have just begun an MR of my PIP review, as I believe that I should be getting 8 points for 'mixing with others', due to the fact I have severe paranoia with a racial theme, and often shout at people who I believe have said something to me. This happens during almost every encounter with others. Even when I have my…
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Decision maker phone call after mandatory reconsideration request
Hi, I'm just looking for abit of help I recieved a random call yesterday from the mandatory reconsideration decision maker for my pip claim which I wasn't expecting at all after I had already recieved a letter to say they had everything they needed to make a decision. When I spoke to the decision maker she asked me if I'd…
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Can I be awarded PIP if I am a carer and have a little baby?
Good morning I would like to ask if I cannot be awarded pip due to being a carer and having a little baby? As this was mostly mentioned in the decision like copy and paste.. Recently I was awarded 6 points on my DL and 4 on Mobility. I have anxiety osteoarthritis of knees lumbar radiculopathy and osteoarthritis in back as…
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WE recieve pip dicision
hi every one, my wife recieve pip letter on friday after 7 month almost, they awarded enhance in daily living and standard mobility, my wife she has schizoaffective disorder , i m confused what to do next? plain anyone can give me guidline. regards
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REGULATION 19 ignored
Hi all, I'm desperate for advice, Citizens advice haven't really been very helpful and i feel so alone, on the 14th may i started UC i had migrated from IRESA/housing Benefit, to UC. ESA sent me a letter stating 12/04/05 ESA WILL STOP after successful UC migration. The 14th came and my UC award was only basic UC £400 and…
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Hi, my name is rachelw11! can anyone advise me on a universal credit overpayment please. My part...
can anyone advise me on a universal credit overpayment please. My partner was killed in 2006 leaving me with 3 children, as we wasn’t married I wasn’t entitled to any kind of bereavement benefits. A new law was passed In 2018 giving us unmarried parents the same right as married parents and I was awarded 2 years backdated…
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PIP MM review decision I believe is wrong
Hi I just received a letter from DWP saying they reviewed my PIP award from 2019 and said it wasn't affected. I didn't even know about this but looking at the tribunal I think their review is wrong. I was awarded 2 points for engaging with others under 'prompting'. My application was filled out by my mental health support…
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Update on previous discussions
So yet again Martin has been turned scoring zero across the board at his mandatory reconsideration stage forcing us to take to the independent tribunal stage. From what we've already read unfortunately this is the usual state of affairs. What's anyone's experiences of the tribunal? I'm guessing this will take the usual…
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Can’t believe timing of dwp phone calls!
I put in an appeal To a MR I had looked at . Today I had a hospital appointment and they’ve rang me while attending hospital then gave me a 15 minute timescale that they were ringing again . Obviously I never heard it it clashed with my appointment . I tried ringing the number once home and it told me to look at my journal…
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Mandatory PIP Reconsideration
Hello, I was recently awarded PIP at the standard rate. Yesterday, I called to request a Mandatory Reconsideration, but I’m concerned that I didn’t clearly explain why I believe I should have been awarded a higher number of points due to my long-term health condition. I was very nervous on the phone and worry that I may…
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Mandatory reconsideration PIP
I want to know how to apply Mandatory Reconsideration ,do i send in a letter with all descriptors and explain as i as given all zeros after a telephone assessment for my mental health by a paramedic.Also ive been told three different addresses on the call.Can anyone help me with the correct fowarding address please i now…
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WCA statement of reasons of MR
Hello, Could someone, please, tell me if there is such a thing as statement of reasons of mandatory reconsideration? Or is it called something different? I have requested it on UC journal, but they don't understand what I want. I had MR for WCA, the decision was changed from able to work to LCW and I'd like to see how they…
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PIP Stopped – Will My LCWRA Be Affected? Assessor Lied, Got PA4 – Need Advice
Hi all, I’m in a bit of a tough spot and need some advice. I’ve been receiving Low Mobility PIP for a while, but I just found out that my PIP has been stopped. The assessor lied in my assessment, and I’ve got a copy of the PA4 (the assessment report), which shows several inaccuracies. For example, the assessor said things…
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Hi, my name is onions77! I have asked for a reconsideration but how long will this take does...
Hi I wanted to share my experience with UC I phoned and asked for information about the compensation payments of sdp that are being made And they didn't acknowledge there was any such thing and then sent me a letter that said I was overpaid housing element I have asked for a reconsideration but how long will this take does…
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CAPITA/PIP COMPLAINTS
Morning all New to this so bear with me.…Basically I originally applied for PIP back in 22 for sleep apnea among other conditions such as depression anxiety etc and was point blankly refused.After just over a year I won my appeal and got awarded standard PIP ongoing and was informed by the panel the decision was actually…
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Hi, my name is biily! been unwell for six years and and I have had to appeal every pip review ...
H been unwell for six years and and I have had to appeal every pip review I have had so I have been living room the basic then I am tossed a lot of money each time an appeal is won and has accumulated in the bank now I may have my rent stopped because of it,I have been claiming housing benefit for dexades
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Hi, my name is EnjoyDM! I'm hoping to gain further insights into the minefield of welfare benefits..
I'm hoping to gain further insights into the minefield of welfare benefits and share tips for savvy budgeting :)
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Can I close pip claim and start again?
I initially applied for pip just after turning 17 for psychosis but I'm now nearly 20 and my life had drastically changed and I have since been diagnosed with autism.I did a change of circumstances to let pip know of the changes but it seems to me they are basing my claim on psychosis and seem to think I have Improved when…
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Hi, my name is katherine62!
hello everyone, hope everyone’s doing ok? I’m going to ask for some clarification please. I’ve just received a text from DWP. A guy rang earlier to say he was about to reconsider my request for a mandatory reconsideration, which had been refused with a zero score across the board. As I understood it, at that stage it would…
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missing mandatory reconsideration reply date
HI, does anyone know.. that reply deadline can be missed due to sick note issue by GP. My deadline to reply as i do not agree with DWP and will ask for mandatory reconsideration is 19 APril . However, from 10 april to 10 july i have a FIT NOTE FOR GP. dues this allow me to miss the deadline, pls thank you and wish you all…
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Severe disability premium
I received a letter from dwp saying it looks like I am entitled to sdp I ticked the revelent boxes and returned it they have awarded me sdp and backdated to feb but I have been eligible since June 2021 I have asked them for a mandatory reconsideration will I get it backdated
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PIP Decision 2019
Good Morning, Everybody…… hope today has started well. I wanted to ask this question : I was suffering from very bad depression in July 2019 and asked for help from PIP. An assessor came to the house, saw my NHS records and GP's letter and then proceeded to ask me lots of inane questions about lifting kettles and such…
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How long did it take for you to receive PIP MR decision?
Those who applied for PIP and had to go through a MR, how long did it take for your decision?
