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NIGEL FARAGE & REFORM PLAN TO CUT AND REMOVE BENEFITS
Nigel Farage has proudly said he is going to cut benefits, especially to the disabled so much, I quote “there will be riots”. Please think about this when you vote. He also wants to have an insurance system rather than a free NHS! You may not like everything Labour have done but trust me they have more heart than the…
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Inheritance, UC, PIP and bank account
Hi all! I’m going to be inheriting around £40k soon. I claim UC jointly with my husband. He also works self employed but I am LCWRA. I also claim PIP. I believe I will continue to receive PIP because it’s not means tested BUT does it get included in the amount of money in my bank account (which should not exceed £16k when…
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REFORM HAVE SAID THEY WILL CUT ALL BENEFITS
As it comes up to voting time, please remember that Reform boldly and proudly say they are going to significantly cut benefits, especially to those who are receiving health benefits. They will make ALL assessments for benefits face to face with no exceptions. Reform also want to move to an insurance system (like the US…
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Waiting time PIP
Hello again, sorry to be a pain everyone but I was just wondering roughly how long on average does it take to have a decision on a PIP claim . I first applied beginning Jan this year , it’s almost May , I’ve had my assessment a couple of weeks ago and confirmation of written report , according to that it could be another 7…
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PIP appointment questions
Hi I had my PIP appointment yesterday it lasted 3 hours 9.30 to 12.25 the lady took her time going through all the questions. She then asked me questions what's your hobbies do you drive , do you read or watch TV. If a delivery person knocked on the door what would you say. I told her I need to get to the door before I can…
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If not text received from pip after decision made does it mean pip refused
So I rang pip today and they said that a decision has been made on the 15th April and they have sent me a letter. If I didn't receive the “you have been awarded “ text does that mean it's a no? First pip claim
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Worried about PIP process
I’m new to this forum My name is Nic I’ve just completed my pip form So it’s all very new to me It worries me that it’s a difficult process and waiting for a response is equally stressful as it takes such a long time My concern is that so many claimants are rejected So you go all through that for a No decision usually
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Pip review - Awarded enhanced on both for ongoing period
Hi Well after along wait the dreaded envelope dropped through the letter box ref to my hubby's pip review. Omg they have awarded him enhanced on both for a ongoing period ( what ever that means) so much stress and worry, we can now relax. Good luck to everyone that is going through this horrible process Regards
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VOTE MAY 7th PROXY VOTE IF YOU CAN’T GO IN PERSON
CAN’T GET TO THE POLLING STATION TO VOTE? Be quick though. Apply for a proxy vote You can get someone else to vote on your behalf if you can’t go to the polling station in person. You’ll need to apply by 5pm on 28 April 2026 to vote by proxy in the 7 May 2026 elections. https://www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote Vote for who you…
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Struggling so much with the new PIP review form, I don't know how to fill
I have left off the PIP review form for a couple months now and now they have cancelled my payments, I have been extremely overwhelmed, I already get the enhanced daily and standard mobility (it should have been enhanced because of my sickness) I have severe OCD: Activity 1 - Preparing food and cooking 25: Do you need to…
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Name Change
I am changing my surname back to my birth name. I recently re-applied for PIP (still to fill in the "How your health condition or disability affects you" form), and was just wondering how I go about telling them of the name change on my application and also the updated name on my bank account details.
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Will my UC be reduced because my pip has been reduced to standard rate?
hi I wonder if any knows if my iv will be reduced because my pip has been reduced to standard rate?
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Pip backpayment
I received my award letter nearly 3 weeks ago and it does not state a back payment on the letter just my 4 weekly payments. Has anyone ever had it taken this long for a back payment?
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applying for pip without much medical evidence
hi everyone. i currently get uc with standard rate, LCWRA and housing element and i suffer from severe depression and anxiety, i was referred for adult autism and adhd on december 2024 and im still awaiting for an assessment and i may also have undiagnosed ptsd and agoraphobia however im really struggling because i was…
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What does the food bit mean in a PIP form?
mine came back, i told them i struggle to cook because of sensory problems with certain foods because im ausitic. i struggle with meat/rough veg. and for some reason im prone to accidents with a knife. but that’s not really to do with my autism. but anyways. i’m wondering if this is right? they asked me on the phone i said…
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Studying full time on New style ESA&PiP
Hi, plan on notifying the DWP on my starting uni in September. I'm in the support group and receive pip and to my understanding I'm able to study and retain my LCWRA status and my pip won't be affected. I'm aware since I'm only on non means tested benefits the maintenance loan won't affect them, however I am scared they're…
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REFORM SLASHING BENEFITS
I encourage everyone to look at what Reform is saying about their plans to slash benefits, particularly for the disabled. Make sure you’re aware of that. They will also make all assessments face to face. It’s public knowledge for you to look at yourselves.
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Hi, my name is sixtsense83!
So I rang pip today and they said that a decision has been made on the 15th April and they have sent me a letter. If I didn't receive the “you have been awarded “ text does that mean it's a no? First pip claim
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Hi, my name is BillyBoy58! Will I be asked for a PIP review in November 2026?
I scored 4 points in one daily activity at my PIPS tribunal with a total of 11. Will I be asked for a review/renewal in November 2026
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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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PIP appointee and problems
My son is 19. His Universal credit (including LCWRA) goes into his own bank account and he spends it all in 2 days on cannabis and lending money to friends. His PIP goes to my bank account and is kept in a separate account. That's used for when he needs a taxi, phone bill, clothes, vapes, daily expenses etc. He's got very…
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Worried about my assesment
Hi all, I have recently been diagnosed with ADHD in the last year, I'm a 28 male so this has been a long long wait for something I knew already. I'm needing a bit of reassurance/ even advice for this. I applied for pip and have my assessment coming up. Firstly I forgot to provide my evidence like an idiot. When I asked my…
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PIP Rejection and MR
I applied for PIP last year and got a rejection letter a few days ago. I did not get my report even though I requested it twice. I suffer with diagnosed ADHD, depression and anxiety and am in the process of getting an autism diagnosis. I am extremely nervous for mandatory reconsideration. I wrote a 5 page letter and added…
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Hi, my name is nellynelson18! Challenging PIP decision
hello my friend was in RTA at 1998 broke femur tibia shattered other ankle shattered pelvis ruptured spleen woke up with his best friend dead on his lap hip replaced and suffers from depression and anxiety he has had many more operations since to repair pins and plates screw poking through ankle bone ect pip says he can…
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PIP Appointments??
Hi, posting on behalf of family member. They applied for PIP in December 2025. Had a face to face assessment come through for 6 February 2026 (very quick I know). But then had a phone call a week later to do another telephone assessment with same assessor as they stated the face-to-face assessment had been audited. They…
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Hi, my name is KAndrea! Struggling with MS and PIP refusal
I have ms and it’s getting worse. I appealed my first pip refusal and don’t know where to go next. Ms nurse is being difficult sending me evidence and I have no one to write things. I used a charity who gave all the I can wright it for you but he never added all I needed to say. The pip. Ever even contacted my gp, ms nurse…
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PIP Tribunal on Wednesday. DWP moving the goal posts....PLEASE ADVISE!!!
Hi everyone, I am looking for some clarification on the PIP Tribunal Appeal process. Originally my claim was for chronic back pain and extreme anxiety and depression(I won't go into all the details). I was awarded standard for both parts but there were some discrepancies from DWP. Anyhoo, moving on, in October I was…
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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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PIP Assesment - Report is all wrong
Hi i just wondered if anyone had experienced the same thing when you had your assesment for pip alot of well nearly all of it was all wrong and i didnt even say as if the person doing the assesment hadnt listened to what i said and made up a whole report of what she thought i wondered what the next step was for you and…
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PIP MR
Had an MR phone call last Tuesday at 12 into challenge my first decision, would I have had backpay/ an award text by now as he said he was looking over it and I'd know in ten working days obviously it's been a 4 day weekend, would decision have been made last Tuesday or could it still be getting made
