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self-funding private a-levels using uc - rules, PIP and grants advice?
hi everyone, i'm hoping to get some advice and real-world insight from anyone who has navigated universal credit while studying independently, applying for pip or self-funding qualifications. i’m a mature student aged 25 planning to re-enter education to take my a-levels. i've looked at alternative pathways such as access…
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Pip review - completed or extended?
Hello. My review for Pip was due for review this December. After a couple of extensions, I completed my review forms and sent them via tracked delivery about exactly a month ago. I have since heard nothing from PIP via text or via letter. I haven't even received a text saying they received my forms. A few weeks ago I found…
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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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UPCOMING CHANGES TO PIP REVIEWS FROM JUNE 2ND
(I didn’t see anyone else post this so I’ll do so as it will affect everyone in receipt of pip on way or another) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/social-security-advisory-committee-minutes-of-meetings-in-2026/minutes-of-the-meeting-held-on-4-march The above explains everything in detail but I’ll summarise below.…
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Pip extensions
Hi, my pip is due for renewal October 2027 but have seen people getting extensions. Has anyone had an extension from October 2027 onwards yet? I wonder if they are going through month to month or is October too far away yet. Thanks.
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Pip underpayment confusion
So I filled in a change of Circumstances in September 2024, had my review in July 2025 and just received my new award going from standard mobility to enhanced daily living. I was told I was due an underpayment of just over 6k and that it had been refused by debt management as I owed nothing to anybody I then received a…
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Inheritance/ impact on UC/ Mortgage
Hi I am aware of all the UC guidelines on this I am just so anxious. I will try to summarise house sold in April, funds have 6 months disregard, staying with dad trying to find a home to buy difficult due to exhaustion I receive LCWRA UC, standard element and transitional protection plus PIP (I know (PIP is not means…
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Pip asessment due today...no call
Posting on behalf of someone else... They had pip asessment booked for today...they never recieved the call at allocated time, however they recieved am 0800 number yesterday and 1 today which they never answered...none of which were at asessment time...after looking its a pip telephone number but obvs not the asessment,…
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Reporting An Improvement/Fluctuating Condition.
Hello everyone, I am wondering if anyone can advise on this. I have been on PIP for a few years and my award is due for review in 2029. The main condition I have is physically and mentally draining but it is a fluctuating "visible" condition that varies in severity. Sometimes it is minimal but I will still be in some pain…
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PIP AR1
Asking for a friend Hi everyone I am looking for some advice as I previously had Enhanced Daily Living and Enhanced Mobility and recently completed my PIP AR1 review and had a telephone assessment with Capita after the assessment I requested a copy of the PA4 report and was shocked to see the assessor has recommended 0…
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Advice required RE PIP and Council Tax
Good evening everyone, I'm writing on behalf of my parents with an issue they've had (and I've been trying to get answers for!) for over a year now. As we know, Central Government guidance states that PIP is NOT counted as income. For many years (until last year) my parents have received a Council Tax reduction because my…
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Homeless no help from local council
Hello there this is a hard thing to write I just been made homeless from a marriage break up and I don't have anyone that I can go to my family all stop talking to me 14 years ago and I have no friends see we move to a area thaty at the time my wife wanted to and she put the full name of the family home.in her name and at…
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I was awarded PIP!!
Received a text message this morning saying I’ve been awarded PIP. Yesterday (1st of June) I was able to access my PIP letter from around mid day. I have been awarded enhanced for both daily living and mobility and I feel so happy as I had expected to not get anything even based on how my phone appointment went. I claimed…
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Appeal question
hello everyone i applied for pip but only received 6 points for Daily living and 4 for mobility I did a MR and provided further evidence and after speaking to a Decision maker confirmed that it still remains unchanged. He himself may have not been the original decision maker and said do an appeal and suggested that i may…
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PIP Benefit Fraud - FND, ADHD, ASD
Hello everyone, I'm quite new to this, so hope this is the right space to post. Reaching out as I feel like I've got nowhere to go and feeling isolated, trying to navigate a really complex situation, and seeing if anyone as had any experiences and/or can guide me. I've been on PIP for quite a few years, I didn't claim for…
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LCWRA and work
Looking for advice please I currently receive LCWRA, was awarded in 2023 and was due a review in 2025 but still haven't heard anything so still claiming it. Also claim PIP. However there is a local job for 15 hours per week, 42 weeks per year that I am considering applying for as its mainly solitary work (cleaner). Let's…
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PIP Review
Hello My award started on 21 January 2022 and ends on 11 May 2027. My assessment paper said review after 4 years but I have not received anything yet. I thought the review was meant to start one year before my award end date. Could any one please let me know if my review has been scheduled and if there is anything I need…
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Pip Tribunal Waiting Time Wales
Hi I was just wondering if anyone is waiting for there tribunal in Wales. Or anyone who has had there tribunal recently to give an estimated time frame, as Google says up to 35 weeks. I'm currently at 33 weeks so was just wondering if it is correct or would I be waiting longer? Thanks in advance ☺️
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Hi, my name is Zhikar! Do I need to report a change in medication?
Hi doctor changed my medication but my condition is the same ..do i need to report it?
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PIP and going abroad
Hi all, Male, 6.9 years old, receiving full state pension and full PIP. I have read DWP rules about going abroad, but cannot find how many times in a year, without it affecting my PIP and pension. Can I go for more than once a year?
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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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Is it acceptable to return PIP2 with attached typed responses?
I’m preparing to return a PIP2 form and want to check whether this format is likely to be accepted. I plan to send back the original paper PIP2 form, signed and dated. In the answer boxes I would write “Please see attached typed response.” I would attach a typed response document which follows the same question order and…
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Confused about my award results
hi everyone, I’m hoping someone will be able to shed some light on my pip award that’s given to me and if this is the norm for DWP, I had my review recently I’m glad it was only a paper based review and not a horrid telephone assessment, I recieved my award letter last week and it states the following dates I’m awarded…
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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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Incontience Questions
I wear pads every day because urinary accidents and bowel urgency are unpredictable. I also have some difficulty in the communication side of it, I struggle to initiate/articulate my needs. I find it hard to tell people or say I am going to go to the toilet in social situations so I try and hold it (which causes…
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Afraid to challenge PIP decision
Hi everyone! New here so please bear with me… I was recently awarded the basic daily living level of PIP, however I believe I should be entitled to the mobility component too. I’m now scared to appeal in case I lose my basic level. Does anyone have any experience or advice to share please? Thank you so much, Sparkle…
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Hi, my name is btondisabled!
Just wanted to say hi as I need all the help and advice I can get! Thanks in advance 🌞
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PIP form template
Hi All, Is there a template of the PIP form for first time claiming the benefit that can be printed out and written on in preparation for filling out the real form? Thank you in advance.
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ask for more time for PIP form
Hi my pip award review came on Saturday 30th May it's got to be in for the 19th of June I think the bank holiday has caused further delays. would it be reasonable to ask for more time to fill in the form? I am also waiting to have blood test done etc. in the next few weeks with my GP due to abdominal problems etc.? Thanks
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Deadline not met for tribunal
I was receiving pip last year high rate daily living and standard mobility .. I got intouch with them has a worsening condition due a massive saddle pulmonary embolism comprising my heat and lungs ..it affected my mobility and I had TKR three months prior to this and have severe osteoarthritis in my other knee ..they…