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PIP standard & 50% road tax.
Hi all. I have been claiming back 50% for a number of years. I recently changed my car and set about clawing back my 50%. I tax full up front online and then send in relevent PIP notice letter. The car was taxed from beggining of April 25 and i started my claim the start of May. According to DVLA my PIP forms could have…
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PIP - paper based assesment
Hi, I requested a paper based assesment as i was not able to do a telephone assesment. Capita called me last Tuesday and asked for further information, the call lasted just under an hour and towards end of it the lady said the information i had supplied was brilliant, she had no disbelief that i wouldnt be awarded and…
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Is the Benefit Cap amount backdated If a PIP tribunal is successful?
Hello I wondered if someone with some experience in this, could possibly assist me in establishing whether or not, I am eligible for a backdated UC payment, after winning my PIP tribunal. I applied for PIP on 29/07/24, and was awarded by a tribunal on 09/09/25. I am aware that the PIP award will be backdated to the date of…
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Time abroad advice
Hello, I have PIP and I was planning on going to Camp America, I've never been out of the country for more than 3 weeks and I don't know what I need to do and whether I'll lose my PIP. If I go next summer I will be out of the country for between 9 to 12 weeks. I use my payments for medication and cbt but I'm really worried…
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Advice regarding permitted work number of hours whilst receiving PIP and ESA
Hi all Ive been reading the permitted work form and info sheet that goes with and googling for hours and I can't find this scenario covered, so reaching out to see if anyone has come across this. Ive not worked for number of years now, due to several disabilities. I'm receiving PIP and ESA currently (support group) but…
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Pip after retirement
I have just had a pip review and asked for a copy of the assessment. I am 63 years old and noted that the assessor recommended the award for five years. This will take me past retirement age( if the DWP follow that recommendation of course) . Will things be different on the next assessment because I have retired? Thank you
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Weekend away whilst claiming PIP?
Hi everyone I'm in need of a bit of advice, or possibly just reassurance. My PIP review gave me 10 points for mobility, because I need another person or aid to follow an unfamiliar journey. This is restricting my life somewhat, but I do find going anywhere I don't know extremely difficult and stressful. In a few weeks, my…
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Pip review, no assessment
I started my PIP review on the 24th March. They received my form and evidence on 14th April. 9th July i got an automated text stating they still have my form and will progressing soon. 25th August i received this text: Your PIP review is complete. You should receive your decision letter in 2 weeks. Once you receive your…
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Moving from dla to pip
My 16 year old autistic son has his pip assesment on thursday does he have to speak or can i because im his appointee?
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My PIP payment has been taken away
Hi, so I have been on PIP basic living for 3 or 4 years and my case came up for review. I filled out the forms in March of 2024 and had my assessment call on 7th of August 2025. I had my doctors call the week before the assessment and sent a letter from my integrative practitioner the week before too. The call itself was…
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Anxiously waiting PIP Review Forms
I had the text last week saying my PIP was under review. No form has arrived yet. I have had an on going award which started in January 2015. I was almost certain that I was going to get the light touch 6 page forms for my review but since getting the text research has been conflicting some places saying that on going…
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Pip tribunal
hi. I had a pip tribunal that was adjourned because the dwp didn’t bring their evidence. I have now had a letter saying the next one will last 3 days. im not sure that I will be able to sit for a 3 day hearing without being in an incredible amount of pain. Has anybody had a hearing that has lasted this long
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Will my PIP payments change when migrating over DLA?
This discussion was created from comments split from: Does anyone know when D.L.A is going to be changed to PI.P? .
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Means-testing PIP
I thought this possibility had gone away until I saw this on B&W. I don't know whether it's genuine or someone seeking to scare the vulnerable. EDIT: More than a rumour. I would have no income whatsoever: @Albus_Scope @Holly_Scope
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What is the process for continuing your benefits moving UK to Ireland under the Common Travel Area?
I'm currently looking into this, as I need to leave the UK ASAP for my mental health, but all I can find online is vague advice stating that: it's possible under the Common Travel Area if you're a UK or Irish citizen residing in the other country, as you'll have the same rights as a native citizen. You're supposed to call…
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Had my tribunal on 15th May and still no decision notice?
hello, I had a tribunal hearing for PIP on the 15th of May. It was in relation to the law change regarding social support. They told me at the end of the hearing that they were ruling in my favour and to expect a letter in a couple of weeks. Well no such letter has arrived, so I rang the pip line and they said they haven’t…
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Pip Mandatory decision phone call
Hello all and thanks in advance for any advice given :) I have been on the standard daily living component for PIP for a couple of years now I recently added another condition (patella chondromalacia in my left knee) I was told my award had not changed even though I really struggle I find it hard to walk and regularly need…
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Terrified mum seeking info
Hi everyone, I hope you can help me seen as DWP have been incredibly unhelpful. My son has a place at University starting next month. It is a full time course (he got in through clearing after trying his very best at his A'levels). In truth, I never expected him to go to Uni but I have always encouraged him to push himself…
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Is it a risk to report a decline to PIP?
Hello, My PIP award ends in July 2026 so I have some time to prepare. However, recently my condition has deteriorated and I'm having a lot more trouble now, particularly with mobility and pain. I also had a 2 night stay in hospital recently, which I know wouldn't affect my payments but I'm scared I'll be penalised for not…
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Terrified of PIP review
my awards ends 10/03/27… I’m so scared. I don’t know what to expect or when to get the forms? Can they just take it away? It’s making my nerves bad…
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Anxious about backpay disregard + savings + reporting a change - need info and some reassurance
Practically, this is about the process of reporting a change with UC and what to expect. But it's also about the impact of being on benefits on my mental health I guess. Sorry this is long - I tried my best! I struggle to communicate clearly and to the point. I hope you bear with it anyway cause I could really use some…
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Advice with PIP claim
Hi,I have recently undergone major surgery to my colon and now have colostomy bag fitted.I also have COPD.About to start my PIP claim online and hope to get advice in completing.Surgery revealed diverticulitis disease.
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PIP and supported accommodation?
To give some background, I am currently receiving PIP (standard elements on daily living & mobility) for autism, EUPD, anxiety, depression. My needs have severely increased within the last year, to the point I have had to move into Supported Accommodation. The supported accommodation is through a housing association. I…
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Phone call from pip assessor
I did post a previous post on this subject, but since then I have other questions , after a phone call to the people who organise the assessments. I had a phone call yesterday saying they.had booked a call for Wednesday, which would last 12-20 minutes because the assessor wanted clarification. If they didn't get that it…
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Adp/pip
hi just looking for some info here. I recently was moved from pip to adp. I sent away a no change review today for adp. But i realised 1 medication i was on changed to another, it was a different anti depressant but was years ago when on pip. As when i applied for pip i was trying to find what one was best for me. Im just…
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Pip phone assessment
Good morning everyone I had a phone call this morning, saying I have a phone assessment on Wednesday. I'm absolutely terrified. My last assessment was paper based and I was given full daily living and standard mobility. I have had lung cancer since and bulging lower spine discs so asked for a change in circumstances for my…
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PIP decision not matching my evidence
Hello, I recently got awarded PIP for 3.5 years. I got the highest rate for both components, but I was surprised by how they scored the mobility part. I put on my form that I can walk 20-50 meters and sent a letter from my GP saying no more than 50 meters that I used for a bus pass application. However, I think that letter…
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Received my PA4 assessment report — need advice
Hello. I've received my PA4 assessment report, and need advice. It recommends 8 points for daily living, and 0 for mobility. I believe this will give me Standard Daily Living for PIP, if the decision maker rubber-stamps it. However, I think I should have Enhanced Daily Living, and perhaps also Standard Mobility. So I need…
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I think I've just inadvertently squashed my own PIP claim.
To give some background, I am currently receiving PIP (standard elements on daily living & mobility) for autism, EUPD, anxiety, depression. My needs have severely increased within the last year, to the point I have had to move into Supported Accommodation. The supported accommodation is through a housing association. I…
