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2 years 4 months ago #273152 by Augustus
Reality of continuing claiming pip whilst beginning part time work was created by Augustus
Good Afternoon
I know that, in theory, it is possible to receive PIP and work at the same time.
But what I wanted a handle on is the practical reality once the DWP are told. Like, how they would handle a likely review once they know. Would they go into the nitty-gritty of a part time role and say, for example, “well, you can do this action in that job, so that activity (which yielded points before) loses all points. Etc etc.
Am I thinking along the right lines?
I have not had to use your PIP guides for completing forms in recent times, but am wondering whether you have a section devoted to these kinds of situations I described above.
Can you please give some pointers about this situation?
Thanks
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I know that, in theory, it is possible to receive PIP and work at the same time.
But what I wanted a handle on is the practical reality once the DWP are told. Like, how they would handle a likely review once they know. Would they go into the nitty-gritty of a part time role and say, for example, “well, you can do this action in that job, so that activity (which yielded points before) loses all points. Etc etc.
Am I thinking along the right lines?
I have not had to use your PIP guides for completing forms in recent times, but am wondering whether you have a section devoted to these kinds of situations I described above.
Can you please give some pointers about this situation?
Thanks
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2 years 4 months ago #273172 by BIS
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Replied by BIS on topic Reality of continuing claiming pip whilst beginning part time work
Hi Augustus
You are right - some people successfully claim PIP and work. If a claimant already has a PIP award and then goes to work, has their condition improved and they no longer need PIP or are their needs just the same in the workplace? We had a member recently who worked and had a successful review of their PIP because they could show how much support they needed in order to do the work, and the difficulties were the same either at home or in the workplace.
You know your condition and your difficulties and how they affect you and if they are unchanged by working - you need to say so.
BIS
You are right - some people successfully claim PIP and work. If a claimant already has a PIP award and then goes to work, has their condition improved and they no longer need PIP or are their needs just the same in the workplace? We had a member recently who worked and had a successful review of their PIP because they could show how much support they needed in order to do the work, and the difficulties were the same either at home or in the workplace.
You know your condition and your difficulties and how they affect you and if they are unchanged by working - you need to say so.
BIS
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2 years 4 months ago #273326 by prefer not to say
Replied by prefer not to say on topic Reality of continuing claiming pip whilst beginning part time work
PiP = Personal independent payments.
So the payment is about keeping your independence.
Each case is different. Lots of people work & claim PiP, as there is varied types of work. I know a teacher who claims PiP because of mobility issues. I have worked with people who are blind - one person had a seeing dog that he would bring into the office. Plus there are hidden disabilities.
PIP is not means tested. So wont get cut if you earn over a certain amount or if you have savings - unlike means tested benefits. It is about bridging the gap because it can cost more to assist with impairments. That might be anything from needing the house warmer than another person, or the cost to get around using taxis, etc.
So the payment is about keeping your independence.
Each case is different. Lots of people work & claim PiP, as there is varied types of work. I know a teacher who claims PiP because of mobility issues. I have worked with people who are blind - one person had a seeing dog that he would bring into the office. Plus there are hidden disabilities.
PIP is not means tested. So wont get cut if you earn over a certain amount or if you have savings - unlike means tested benefits. It is about bridging the gap because it can cost more to assist with impairments. That might be anything from needing the house warmer than another person, or the cost to get around using taxis, etc.
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