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Missed PIP appointment

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Darkchild101
Darkchild101

I had an assesment due and the letter came while i was away and the date has passed. I was out of the country visiting my sick mom. I am gutted and dont know what to do

Thanks

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  • denise15811
    denise15811 Darkchild101

    Posted

    Hi,

    You need to contact DWP first thing tomorrow morning, they open at 8. If it's either a PIP review or transfer from DLA then your money will most likely stop because you didn't attend the assessment.

    If it's a first claim then it's likely you'll be refused for not attending.

    How long were you out of the country for? and do you claim any other benefits?

    • Darkchild101
      Darkchild101 denise15811

      Posted

      hi Denise

      it was a PIP renewal after my award was running out. I also claim ESA. i was out of the country for one month

    • denise15811
      denise15811 Darkchild101

      Posted

      Thankfully it wasn't longer than 1 month, otherwise your ESA would have been affected. Ring them once they open this morning, but expect your PIP to have stopped. Whether they'll reinstate it, i have no idea.

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