PIP MR, ESA to UC migration

Hi Everyone,

I have several issues which I hope I can get some help/advice with. I've tried to keep it simple. Thanks.

Info:

Currently receiving PIP higher rate in mobility which was renewed about 6+ months ago. Will get migration notice at some point for ESA to UC. I'm due for a review as it is, I assume I will be assessed again to see if I can work.

I'm not able to work due to multiple disabilities, aside from physical.PIP have refused to acknowledge them over the years but I never fought this because the process always made me worse and I was awarded higher rate. Specifically they ignore the documented cognitive dysfunctions I have. In Jan 2024 the DWP recategorised one of my conditions from a physical condition to a neurological condition, before I had my PIP review but I was still not awarded points even though they impact me greatly, every single day and all the time.

TL;DR:

-) I have diagnosed with evidence cognitive dysfunction
-) They've recategorised another one of my conditions to neurological
-) I'll be being moved to UC from ESA and assessed if I can work and possibly based on new criteria (*)


Questions:

1) Can I opt for an MR on PIP even though it's been about 6 or more months and I have no new evidence? I only just found out they changed one of my conditions from physical to neurological.

2) If so, what would I sight as a reason?

3) (*) There's talk about the DWP removing walking as a disability to qualify for not working UC and PIP mobility points. Is this true?

4) I don't have regular access to the internet and this isn't likely to change. I also struggle more with the internet over paper. I'm unable to freely access the internet, go to a library etc. I'm house and mostly bed bound. How is this going to impact my migration? Can I ask that it's done through paper?

I'm very confused and stressed about all of this with all the shortened names and process etc.

Many thanks for any and all help.

Hi David,

Thanks very much for your reply, very much appreciate it.

How do I know if my reasoning is acceptable/good? I've only just found out that they changed which category my condition fits into and they should have awarded me points. For the other conditions that I should have been awarded points on: I didn't do an MR because of the risk of losing points & I was at maximum. Is that not a good enough reason? Especially if they change the rules around qualifying etc.

Does this make sense?

I'm not sure where you're directing me to look though. Are you saying to go here: www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip and then to here www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/?dlp=671731395b328

I couldn't see anything other than what you'd kindly already said, am I missing something?

Thanks very much again.

Thanks David, really appreciate your reply!!

> You will need to supply examples for myself and other members to consider.

Sorry, I thought I was clear.

1)

DWP moved one of my conditions from a “Musculoskeletal Disease” to Neurological disease category this year, BEFORE I was assessed. They should have moved my points to the appropriate category given this change but didn't. I've only recently been made aware of this otherwise I would have requested a MR. I do not know if they acknowledge that I can ME/CFS or not based on the points I currently receive because I have several other conditions.

Here's the data:https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/metadata/PIP_Monthly/Disability.html Note: 'The movement in 2024 of Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) to the Neurological disease category'

My reasoning for an MR would be: I've only just been made aware through a friend that the category of my condition has changed and this should be reflected in the points that I receive. I don't receive any points in the sensory or cognitive categories.

2)

I've supplied evidence including diagnosis letters from NHS AND personal evidence of 2 OTHER conditions (ADHD & DYSLEXIA) the evidence has been repeatedly ignored. AND, my ADHD has significantly worsened over the past 6 or so months (after submitting my PIP review) due to documented physiological changes.

My reasoning for MR would be: because I've worsened and they're ignoring evidence that's been supplied with each review. I don't receive any points in the cognitive categories.


3)

I also can no longer use one arm, aside from very basic tasks. I can't lift it at all, I can pick up or move things aside from maybe paper or a utensil. This too has worsened over the past 6 or so months which is AFTER my PIP review.

My reasoning for MR would be: because I've worsened. Though I can't get any extra points for this category which is physical because I receive the maximum points.


I hope this is clear now, please let me know if it is/isn't. I'm concerned as I know I'm risking points loss but also I think it's only fair that my full range of disabilities are both ignored and not put into the appropriate categories.