Pip assessment

Thank you for the info denise15811 it is very informative I hope I don’t have to wait much longer and that I do get like for like as you suggest

Mick

You're welcome. To be honest i've only ever heard of them going against the report a few times. Odds are in your favour in my opinion. You can always ring DWP and ask if a decision is made, if it is then they'll tell you.

 

I phoned them yesterday, told me there was no decision yet as still with decision maker so all I can do is hope

Mike

Hi Denise

                        Got a letter today saying that they have all the information they need to make a decision

How long do you think it will be before I get the final decision letter any idea?

HI,

I really couldn't tell you the answer to that. I'd give them a call and ask if a decision has been made, it may have. As i said there's no timescales to decisions. I know it's stressful, hopefully not long now.

Called them today no decision as yet but thanks for getting back in touch it is appreciated

Hi Denise

                        Just thought I would let you know after all your help I still have not received decision letter but took your advice and gave them a ring and was told over the phone that a decision has been made on my pip claim and I have been awarded enhanced for both components and a letter was posted Saturday 

Hi,

Great news. As i said, it's very rare for them to go against that report. Well done and thanks for posting back.

Your welcome and thanks again for all advice

Hi Their been following what been going on I was in same situation original award was till November  2018 had new assessment done then got same letter we have all information what a waste of time that letter is. waited like yourself watched your time hoping mine was same got letter this morning saying I have original award but with time limit increased till July 2002 Overwhelming relief. I'm not going to get better but I am thankful for small mercy. At least I knew I was not alone Take care 

Hi Thomas

                         Just to let you know that I got decision letter and I have been awarded pip so releaved

Mike

Hi there,  from what MICK001 say's in the above post, enhanced for both components has been awarded with a letter in the post  to confirm it .   

Hi Sukes

                     Yes you are correct telephoned Monday and was advised that I had been awarded both enhanced rates and letter in post which I am hoping comes today, but got to say claiming pip is extreamly stressful and all the waiting time does not help

      

One thing forgot to mention Mick is do you claim any other Income related benefits? If so then this PIP award could entitle you to other money as well. I'll glad you help you further if you tell me what else you claim, who you live with etc.

Don't forget there's the mobility car available to you, in exchange for the mobility payment each week. Free road tax also and a blue badge if you scored at least 8 points in the moving around part of mobility PIP. If so then this automatically qualifies you for the badge. You will either need to contact your local council for a form or it can be done online.

Hi Denise

                        I currently also get ESA and am in the support group, I live with parents who are both pensioners

Ah because yoou live with your parents unless they both claim a qualifying benefit like DLA mid/high rate care or Attendance allowance then you won't be enititled to the Severe disability premium. Being in the Support group you should already be claiming the enhanced disability premium of £15.90 extra per week on top of the ESA.

Hi Denise

                         Now I am a little worried, I got my ESA Payment in my bank today and although the amount is correct it has gone in my bank as JSA, I am worried now in case they have took me off EESA because of pip claim as I really am not fit to work

Hi,

It was most likely a manual payment this time. Payment could have been late being made so it was done manually. Your PIP award won't affect your ESA award because they're totally different benefits. They also can NOT find you fit for work without a face 2 face assessment. Next payment should say what it always says next to it.

If you're still worried, for extra re-assurance then give ESA a ring. Everything will be fine. Relax and enjoy that PIP award.

Hi Denise

                        Rang DWP was a manual payment as you suggested they said claim is active and ongoing no probs

Still have not received letter regarding pip maybe today

Hi Denise

                         I got the letter today from the DWP regarding my pip claim and I have been awarded enhanced rate for both components

DLA will end on the 20th March and PIP starts on 21st March with first PIP payment 12th April and then every 4 weeks

Thank you for all your help

I’m facing the same I was distraught on the phone, I was born with a spinal defect and developed scoliosis which because of all that has given me arthritis in most my joints. They said I have a letter saying I lost motobility but get standard care. He said I can appeal once letter arrives but I’m just so scared that I’m going to def loose my car and won’t be able to get out. I just at a loss don’t know what to think just terrified 

Hi Chrissie,

Are you transfering from DLA or is this a PIP review? If you've been told what the decision is and you haven't been awarded Enhanced mobility then i'm afraid you will lose your car, if it's a mobility car.

Motability will be in contact with you to arrange for your car to be returned, it will be a few weeks when you will need to return your car. If you're transfering from DLA they could be a transitional support package available to you, but this will depend on how long you have had a motability car for. If you're not transfering from DLA then unfortunately there won't be this transitional support package available.

Once you have the decision letter you have 1 month from the date of the decision to request the MR. You will need to put this request in writing stating what you disagree with and what points you think you should have been awarded. If you have a copy of the assessment report it will help you with the MR letter request, if you don't have it then i'd advice you ring DWP to ask them to send you a copy.

Did you send in evidence to support your claim? They very rare contact anyone for evidence, it's your responsibility to send this in. I'd advice you gather some evidence to send with the MR letter.

Only 20% of MRs are successful so be prepared to take it to Tribunal. 65% of those who appear at their Tribunal have a decision in their favour. It's a very long process but i'm afraid in the meantime you will lose your car. If you need any further advice i'll be happy to advice you. Good luck.

Transfer from Dla I’ve been motobility for 7 years so will get help but that’s not much consolation. I only had the car November it’s really made me rethink things on motobility. I will send for paperwork I didn’t send nothing in but have copies of my mri scans showing the duffle mayors in spin think the doctor could write anything to support me? I see a Physio too anything they can do to help me? Thank you for reply. 

Even if I win this I think I will never have another Motability car in fear of loosing it, it’s meant to help but it’s going to take away my life and my work 

Typo sorry *duffle mayors that should say difformaties 

If you became a Scheme customer by 31 December 2012 and return the car to the dealership in good condition and within eight weeks of the DLA payments stopping, you will be eligible for a one-off £2,000 transitional support payment. However, to give you more time to consider alternative mobility arrangements you can choose to keep the vehicle for 26 weeks after the DLA payments stop, but if you choose this option your transitional support payment will be reduced to £500.

Ah not sending in any supporting evidence didn't help you with your claim. Never ever leave it to them to contact anyone because they very rarely do this.

Evidence thats good is, MRI scan yes, letter from your GP but there maybe a charge for this, or some GPs even refuse completely. You can certainly ask your Physio but they may also refuse, but no harm in asking. You can write a diary, ask someone that knows you well to write a letter for you. Ask your GP if they have any evidence you can use from your medical records, again there will most likely be a charge for this. Recent prescription print out of all current medication. Future appointments dates.times aren't classed as evidence. Print outs from the internet about your diagnosis are also not classed as evidence.

The evidence should show the struggle you have daily. PIP is all about how those conditions affect you daily rather than a diagnosis.

I won't lie to you, the process is very long and if you do have to take it to Tribunal the backlog in all areas is huge and some are waiting almost 1 year for a date for their hearing.

I would advice you to get some help with all this if possible. CAB are very good at helping sort this out. They will write letters etc for you.

Good luck!

He hasn’t printed evidence off showing diagnosis and notes for 9 years not much but informative and names spina bifida issues with foot and all details from mri scans. Also states server scoliosis so I can explain how this affects me daily in detail. Doctor has written a letter stating I can’t walk more than 12ft without stopping in pain. All meds details printed off I will detail everything just wish I’d have don’t tbis before but not felt withthis since 1995 when first awarded which was indefinite. Thank you for advice though I do feel a little more confident now 

He has printed off