PIP renewal form

Hi D Devlin, your best option is always to write in a short paragraph or two saying if things are the same or not and if not why for each category on the form. Also send as much relevant medical information as possible, because if you need it for a future mandatory reconsideration or tribunal you won't have to look out for it again.

Always assume the worst and be prepared and then you won't go wrong and will always be ready.

I twice said no change on my renewals and still was asked to attend a face-to-face, everyone has an opinion but best to always fill in your forms with as much information and enclose relevant evidence that may be needed, if there is anything new or you haven't before.
Letters from medical professionals and people who know you, anything from your medical records, a summary assessment and a diary entry are often useful

Goodluck

Greekqueen

Hi D Devlin,
I think it ok to say no change if this is still correct. However I would always tick the no change box, but always write eg " I still need assistance to prepare food because I can not do this due to lack of mobility and function in my hands due to arthritis....''
If there is a change obviously say so, and explain why.
I think this is important because whether or not DWP agree ( or potentially the change may not be quite sufficient to get either more points, or enough more points to increase the amount of benefit.) My reasoning is that at least then the state of your health is put on record. Sometimes you get a renewal claim, or even go to a tribunal and its said 'well this is the first time you have mentioned X' but clearly it us not, and you can prove it by the previous paperwork. Also relevant if you make a new claim eg for another disability/sickness benefit.
If you don't mention you have become worse you may never get the appropriate level of benefit to match your condition! Many people do claim worse condition and get more benefit. If DWP ignore your changes and reward the previous benefit level, it is up to you to decide whether to continue and appeal. That simply isn't an option if you don't try!
I hope this helps.
LL26

Hi D Devlin

It is entirely up to you whether you write no change or you choose to write some information, but I hope that you will take the time to read the advice starting on page 130 of the guide to PIP claims and reviews so that you understand the risk of writing no change.
benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip

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