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9 months 2 weeks ago #287573 by Kevin
URGENT- PIP review help was created by Kevin
Can someone advise if i need to answer the same way i did for the first PIP claim or just mention no change where there is no change?
I m confused as to weather still repeat the same information or just write "NO CHANGE".
Also in first claim the interviewer documented many things contrary to what i said e.g. i drive a manual car ( i never drove a manual car ever), should i write that in additional section what was wrong in the first healthcare assessment? Can i also request them to change the length of the award is my conditions are life-long?
Lastly, do they often make the decision without the assessment for PIP review unless they have to change the award?
I m confused as to weather still repeat the same information or just write "NO CHANGE".
Also in first claim the interviewer documented many things contrary to what i said e.g. i drive a manual car ( i never drove a manual car ever), should i write that in additional section what was wrong in the first healthcare assessment? Can i also request them to change the length of the award is my conditions are life-long?
Lastly, do they often make the decision without the assessment for PIP review unless they have to change the award?
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9 months 2 weeks ago #287579 by Gary
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Hi wazee89
The way to complete a PIP review form is to treat it as a new claim. You need to go to page 129 on the PIP guide to find details on the review.
If nothing has changed since your previous pip assessment, its best to explain in detail what has changed and what has stayed the same and how you’re finding each task. If you kept a copy of your original application then use that as a template and make any relevant changes such as deterioration in your condition or change in medication.
If you have an up to date review of your treatment, therapy and medication it could be helpful to include this also.
It is perfectly OK for you to type your answers and attach them as extra pages to the form, just make sure that each page has your full name and NINO at the top and that they are numbered, we recommend "page X of Y" so that it is easy to see if pages are missing. Make sure you clearly mark on the form where your answers are and on the relevant page that you are answering question X.
I would not split your answers across the form and attached pages, do one or the other for each activity (not question), splitting it risks the second part of your answer not being read.
Attach the pages to the back of the form using a staple or make a hole in the top left corner and use a treasury tag, string or ribbon to the form. The pages need to be easily detached so that they can be scanned by the DWP.
If you feel you do not have enough time to complete this form you should be able to arrange an extension by calling the DWP and explain that you need a bit extra time.
I hope all goes smoothly for you, try and fill in the form over a few days and take plenty of breaks, from previous experience I know this can be very stressful attempting filling the form all in one go, use our guide to help you complete the form; benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip
It will not do you any harm to point out what was incorrect in your first healthcare assessment.
I would wait until you have a decision and then if you are unhappy with the award length apply for a mandatory reconsideration.
I am not sure what percentage of claims are paper based but it is not high.
Gary
The way to complete a PIP review form is to treat it as a new claim. You need to go to page 129 on the PIP guide to find details on the review.
If nothing has changed since your previous pip assessment, its best to explain in detail what has changed and what has stayed the same and how you’re finding each task. If you kept a copy of your original application then use that as a template and make any relevant changes such as deterioration in your condition or change in medication.
If you have an up to date review of your treatment, therapy and medication it could be helpful to include this also.
It is perfectly OK for you to type your answers and attach them as extra pages to the form, just make sure that each page has your full name and NINO at the top and that they are numbered, we recommend "page X of Y" so that it is easy to see if pages are missing. Make sure you clearly mark on the form where your answers are and on the relevant page that you are answering question X.
I would not split your answers across the form and attached pages, do one or the other for each activity (not question), splitting it risks the second part of your answer not being read.
Attach the pages to the back of the form using a staple or make a hole in the top left corner and use a treasury tag, string or ribbon to the form. The pages need to be easily detached so that they can be scanned by the DWP.
If you feel you do not have enough time to complete this form you should be able to arrange an extension by calling the DWP and explain that you need a bit extra time.
I hope all goes smoothly for you, try and fill in the form over a few days and take plenty of breaks, from previous experience I know this can be very stressful attempting filling the form all in one go, use our guide to help you complete the form; benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip
It will not do you any harm to point out what was incorrect in your first healthcare assessment.
I would wait until you have a decision and then if you are unhappy with the award length apply for a mandatory reconsideration.
I am not sure what percentage of claims are paper based but it is not high.
Gary
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