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Hi, my name is Louis123! Lump sum call
Hello everyone. I am currently applying for PIP as I have ASD, tourettes and CPTSD. I had a call on the 16th, late in the afternoon from DWP asking if i could manage a lump sum. Since then i have seen and heard nothing. Ive read lots of horror storys on facebook of people getting this call and then no award. Im very…
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Pip capita
So ive phoned capita this morning as its been 9 weeks since " a health professional is looking at your claim " the lady explained that the 11th of feb was when they decided they were going to do a paper assessment and apparently asked the hospital for medical records . Im so relieved I may not have to have a assessment but…
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Question 14 moving around - slopes and steps
good afternoon, I have been advised by a few people to claim PIP after they witnessed me having to stop and my heart racing from climbing steps or goimg up slopes. I can managed 20 steps or 30m and then I need to stop on a hill to let me heart slow down. I have been diagnosed for dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial…
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Hi, my name is Michael18274! Won't give MR result over phone
Hi all hoping for some.help. Had pip.mr asser last week Still no news they say letter sent 9 days ago wont give me answer is this bad. Ive non hogkins lymphoma relapsed twice. Prostate cancer cant be treated due to infections Developed blepharospasm And fibromyalgia
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Hi, my name is MOSAAB123! How to get the PIP decision before the letter
how can I get my Pip letter decision early before the physical post letter
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Awarded PIP without sending forms
Hello, I have been awarded PIP on 17/3/26. I received the text and also confirmed my payment date. I requested the forms in October 2025, I the requested an extension and I still didnt manage to do the forms due to my mental health and family issues. I have been awarded PIP from my telephone assessment alone. However I…
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Pip Appeal - Will I be successful?
I logged my second pip appeal in december 2025 after losing it for reporting I had arthritis which you are suppose to do even though I won my pip back in 2022 but now im partially sighted on the blind register and hold a CVA certificate does anyone think I have a high chance of getting it back thanks
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Hi, my name is Holly_Mildred! Awarded lower rate of care only
I have in my past, worked for DWP, when I was classed as disabled, but after I had received a "full award" …. Higher rate on both….. and had received it up until I had a review, that then put me on high mobility and lower rate care. I was on that rate for about 5 years, and then I left dwp and moved over to HMRC and they…
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PIP MR
Good morning, With regards to the one month MR deadline I am not sure how it work as I read on a website that you have 13 months to submit MR not the 1 month as DWP says. IF I inform DWP now the clock starts ticking and they can set a deadline for the final MR decision before I get to send my evidence. At the moment, I am…
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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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housing help
hello! i'm an autistic 27 year old with some health problems currently receiving universal credit, LCWRA and the regular (not enhanced) amount of PIP payments. at the moment i live with my dad, but plan on moving to newcastle in a few months with my partner (also receiving universal credit) who wants to attend university.…
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Moving to what might be shared accommodation, will this affect what I get?
Hi, this is probably a stupid question, but here goes, Right now as someone 35 years old with UC (LCWRA) and enhanced rate of PIP, I get the housing element of UC up to the 1 bedroom LHA rate. Soon though I'm going to be moving into what is at least semi-shared accommodation: I have my own room and my own bathroom, but…
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Moving to England, will this affect my PIP?
Hi, I’m a new member who is in receipt of PIP( not the mobility part) and am in the process of moving to England. Will this affect my pip and what do I have to do. Many thanks
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Hp pip assessment report
my case manager sent me my report and the descriptors given would be 18 daily living and 22 mobility. I thought the assessment was terrible the wording of the report seems good as I was consistent and it was a change of circumstances I think I'm in shock but for years I've let a welfare benefit advisor fill it in and they…
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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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PIP phone call before tribunal date
Hello all, I previously used to get enhanced daily living and standard mobility, but after my mental health taking a turn, I decided to do a change of circumstances.. low and behold, my PIP was taken away from me. I went though MR and still no change, so now I’m going to tribunal. I got this message today : ‘DWP will call…
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research about peoples' experience at social security tribunal hearings.
Hi there everyone :-) I'm Chris, a researcher at the University of Glasgow who is doing some research about peoples' experience at social security tribunal hearings. I'm very grateful that Scope have allowed me to join your forum and tell you about my research. I would love to hear from anyone on the forum about what…
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£20 shop voucher available for sharing experiences with the tribunal
Hi, my name is Chris, I am a researcher at the University of Glasgow researching whether the social security tribunal meets peoples' needs. The project is about trying to make tribunals better and helping to make sure they meet the needs of those who use them. I would love to hear from forum members who want to share their…
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Hi, my name is Alexander123! Daughter moving in as carer
I have a one bedroom flat which i own outright i am on disability and pip But I need overnight care so need another bedroom My daughter can be my carer she can come and go so not living with me she lives with her auntie I can't afford a 2 bedroom flat but she is willing to put money towards the new property and live in as…
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My PIP payment is late
I was due to have my PIP Payment on Thursday 19th February, but it never arrived. This is the first time I’ve ever had a late payment in my 4 or 5 years of claiming PIP. I’m due an overall payment of £749.80. I claim the highest rate. What do I do?
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Pip help
Hi . So i put a claim in for pip . Im diagnosed c-ptsd and endometriosis. Im currently on week 8 of having the text "a health professional is looking at your claim " so my question is im starting to really worry now about the assessment my psychiatrist said this ( has a history of severe, prolonged trauma. This has…
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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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applying for a IVA but also in the middle of going to tribunal for my PIP
I’m applying for a IVA but also in the middle of going to tribunal for my PIP. I’ve been told that if I am awarded the higher PIP I’d get a back payment and that this might be awarded but taken by the IVA, is that true?
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Received message about ESA payment, but only claim PIP
anyone know why i recieved this from dwp ‘We have received your enquiry about your ESA. You don't need to call us. Payment will be paid to your account by 26/02/2026’ i only claim pip anyone can help me ?
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PIP mental health claims
I seen a post on reddit where someone stated - "In recent months, mental health claims are getting straight 0's" on PIP applications/assessments! Is this true, as my application was heavily based on how unwell I have been over the years. I've been in hospital/services for around 10 years now! I'm now a bit worried I may…
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Cancer Treatment and Claiming PIP
Hi, I've offered to help my friend who has stage 3 agressive breast cancer and has started a course of weekly chemo for 6 months prior to having surgery. She is unable to function very well due to the side effects of the chemo and other medications. Has anyone any advice on how to approach the claim or successful claims? I…
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Need a replacement PIP award letter
I want new letter as I can’t find mine of my awarded papers for pip as I look to get a motobility vehicle and can’t with out the letter
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PIP MR phone call - is this normal?
Hi, I hope this is allowed. I’m currently waiting on the decision of my MR after originally applying for Ulcerative colitis, PCOS, Mental Health, Osteopenia, and back and leg pain. I received a call out of the blue last Tuesday and she said she was a decision maker and needed to speak to me about my PIP claim. She asked me…
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PIP points -Health Professional consideration
Evening Can anyone tell me the meaning of this HPs should not consider the point scores associated with descriptors or whether these will confer entitlement to the benefit if chosen by the DWP’s case managers (CMs). HPs should only consider whether the descriptor is appropriate to the claimant’s circumstances. Many Thanks
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Joint funded care, council asking for £1000
Hello all, My son age 55 is in an aquired brain injury rehabilitation unit has been since 23 December 2025 . He receives middle rate care and higher rate mobility .He also receives ESA now UC He now has to pay £159 to the home and £30 for himself . He has lost both care and mobility due to being in hospital and i repaid…
