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Proposed PIP cuts already causing harm to people living with SMI
Proposed PIP cuts already causing harm to people living with SMI PUBLISHED: 14 APRIL 2025 from our friends at Benifits and Work. Warning: this article includes repeated references to self-harm and suicide The proposed changes to the PIP scoring system will affect many claimants living with severe mental illness (SMI) and…
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Still waiting pip rates letter
hi I still waiting on pip rates letter I have not got mine but my partner has should I be worried. My review not until 2028 and waiting on rates letter I’m getting bit worried has anyone still waiting on rates letter?
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Pip and Driving licence
Hello I have pip assessment next week If they ask me about driving shell I tell them that I have driving licence? I don't want car from them I just want pip Let me know thanks
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"Additional Costs Disability Payment"
It appears that PIP may be disposed of and replaced by a new "Additional Costs Disability Payment" - if the government gets its way…. The rates of payment would be higher than PIP but, yet again - lesser numbers of claimants… How and When this transfer would take place is unknown - but I can see no way of transferring 3…
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Short notice pip health assesment with no form
Hi, so ive had pip for a few years now and last week i got a text about a face to face health assesment for next week. I told them i couldnt do that day as my support isnt available so they changed it to the week after. I havent been given a form so im not sure what information they are assessing me on. One of my issues is…
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Completing my first pip review and need advice on weight loss meds inclusion
Hi. I am so glad I have found this group, thank you for having me! I am trying to fill in my first pip review and wondered if I should include Mounjaro on the list of medication. I have to pay privately, and did it because my sedentary lifestyle, pain and fatigue means I have gained weight. Do I have to mention this? I…
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PIP reconsideration - not awarded
Hi I'm AuDHD, I wouldn't say I'm high needs but Peri menopause has exacerbated things for me and I'm living in crisis mode. Always doing the things most urgent because I can't organise, or I'm too tired, I've practically become a recluse, I have no money management skills. Everywhere else I've seen online says I don't have…
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Hi, my name is Marc1! Scored 10 points for daily living on report, do they stick to the points?
Hi , I had Pip assessment a couple of weeks ago. I suffer from a Depressive disorder, I am divorced living with elderly Parents. I help care for my mother who has Dementia. I have also been assessed as having LCW due to my illness by the DWP assessment I requested my assessment report from the Pip helpline and was sent my…
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PIP Review Timeline
I've had the "Review Complete" text from DWP which means they have done a paper-based assessment. Have to wait for the letter now, but not having to have an assessment was the biggest hurdle for me. Phew! I'm in the North East. The Review has started text received on 9th August '24 Review paperwork received by DWP on 31st…
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Pip change law
Had a letter about change in law how it may affect you with social support to mix with other people face to face . When I had assessment I was awarded 0 points for mixing with other people. Which I no wasent right but didn't challenge it because to stressful so was awarded lowest rate daily living. That was in 2019. Then…
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Sick not
hi there I'm wondering if anyone can advise I did my managed migration application, I am a carer who is also disabled. On getting help doing the online application I filled in my health conditions. I was verified as a carer I was then asked to provide a sick note. I have not filled in dates of sick note because it does not…
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PIP and Driving when claiming for 'Daily Living'
Hi Everybody, I hope everyone is having a good day. I’ve recently seen comments regarding PIP and driving and some debate surrounding eligibility for PIP/Daily Living etc. when the claimant is a driver. I cannot remember which thread it was on but recalled that I’d also seen something on ‘Benefits and Work’ website forum a…
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We've awarded you PIP (NI) text
Hi, I received the above text on Monday morning and I am wondering when I will receive my first payment as it's badly needed. I've read different people saying 2 weeks for decision letter and others 2 days for first payment. Just wondering if anyone can confirm? This is a Northern Ireland claim. TIA
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Pip extension
HHi, I discussed me having claimed my last months PIP payment and sent my review form in in October and just kept receiving text messages stating we are still dealing with your claim. I have got worse especially my living skills. One of you told me to ring them and follow it up. Well today before I had chance to ring them…
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Recieved this letter
Hello all. I know the spring statement was not long ago but today I got this letter from pip and im confused as to what it means or what to do. I wonder have others got similar and maybe got some advice please
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Universal Credit Migration - no payment recieved
Hi. I migrated to UC from ESA (WRAG pre 2017 group) and am also in receipt of PIP so I did have SDP. Did my claim online, have been to the jobcentre and did my ID, confirmed my housing costs, and been into the Job centre for my 1st appointment. All my to do's are done. I was supposed to have a ststement on the 5th of April…
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PIP claim 2nd time with new conditions
Hi I have a thread on here from a previous claim which went up to tribunal but I wasn't successful. I still suffer from my eye conditions, gout and other issues but at the time the DWP and tribunal said they were not enough for a PIP award. I still disagree but anyway the judge said she doesn't believe me. Recently i've…
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Hi, my name is Steve30! I’m new on here and just after advice I’ve got osteoarthritis in one hip...
hi guys I’m new on here and just after advice I’ve got osteoarthritis in one hip and both knees I’m currently applying for pip and have a telephone appointment in 2 weeks since I completed the application form in March I’ve been told last week I’m now on the list for a hip replacement and then both knees when I’m able to -…
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Hi, my name is Willow201! I reach retirement age in July I have completed online application...
Hi I reach retirement age in July I have completed online application for state pension I received a letter the other day stating the amount I will be receiving which is £922 four weekly I did calculation for pension credit but do not qualify due to rise in state pension by £3 per week approximately. I am in receipt of PIP…
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Help with Road Tax or anything else?
Hi Wondering if you can help a I am New to PIP. I have a score of 8 on my daily living is 8 and Mobility is 10. Can I get discount on my Road tax or any other taxes like council tax? Thank you
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PIP
well here goes my PIP is up for renewal just finished the forms WHY do they put you through this stress I was awarded low rate on both parts last time, I’m not getting any better my disabilities only get worse over time and they know this ohhh well let’s see what happens. With all the recent news lately I don’t hold out…
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DWP bank check.
hey y’all. I am on UC/pip also been accepted for LCWRA. They know and understand what conditions I have, recently today I have been investigated to show 4 months of bank statements worth. Looked online apparently this means they suspect me doing fraud? why bully someone on a disability like this? They haven’t asked my mum…
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Pip assessment
Hi i was wondering if anyone can help me i have received a txt from health assessment people for my pip review (at 7.58pm) maybe it’s an automated message im not sure. It says it’s for information purposes only to let know they are managing my pip assessment & will look at the available evidence & will contact me with an…
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Universal credit work capability assessment
hi I sent my uc50 back around 11th Jan, I’m assuming I’ll shortly be sent for an assessment for wca Is there anything I can do in the meantime to prepare myself for the assessment, I have no idea if it will be telephone or in person either. also is it better to await the outcome of my wca before applying for pip My work…
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DID YOU ADD YOUR DISABILITY AIDS TO YOUR PIP REASSESSMENT ?
i have quite a few from adult social care , all nhs aids . Should i tell dwp about them ?
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Worried I’ll lose PIP Mobility—assessor downplayed my panic attacks and anxiety
Hi everyone, I’m really anxious and hoping someone else has been through something similar. I recently had my PIP review assessment (video call), and the nurse assessor ticked all “A”s—including for Mobility. She acknowledged I have panic attacks, that I get extremely anxious in unfamiliar places, and even that I’ve passed…
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Hi, my name is Foxi828! I received a letter saying my pip review was compleatly amd if been ...
I received a letter saying my pip review was compleatly amd if been awarded full everything and I will get diet payment on 18th April and they will be in tuch about backdated money help iv had no text and.no way of k owing when money will land I also revived payment of is witch I'm assuming is off befor I changed to uc but…
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PIP assessment report
Hi, does anyone knows for sure if PIP assessment report could be obtained earlier that the actual decisions from DWP comes, which is normally 8 weeks. Thank you and stay warm
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Personal Independence Payment Return of Form.
The following information was obtained from the Royal Mail website: “If your PIP form was sent to Wolverhampton via special delivery but arrived in Shrewsbury, you should immediately contact the Department for Workand Pensions (DWP) to report the issue and ensure they receive your form. You may also want to follow up with…
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Awarded no points for dressing which I need daily help
First claimed for pip Jan 2023 finally had appeal hearing March 2025 2 years and 2 months later far too long. I got awarded standard daily living rate but no mobility this will be back dated but I have had to pay someone for over 2 years to help me. The assessment was just lies asked me if I could walk to next door…
