PIP Review

Hi routemaster

I would ignore what DWP says not to send in. You need to treat the review as if it was a new claim, send in any supporting evidence that will help with your claim, always send in the most recent, if you have lots of supporting letters for the same condition I usually send the most recent and the earliest which shows that the condition is ongoing.

Remember to send photo copies of the supporting documents as you will not get the original ones back and number each supporting document and extra page you may submit.

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 NIN 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.

Remember to return the form and supporting documents by recorded delivery.

Gary

Hi Ben

Call PIP helpline 0800 121 4433, explain you current circumstances and ask for an extension.

You need to ask before the deadline to return your form.

Best time to try and phone is first thing in the morning, as waiting times are much lower, around 15 minutes.

Gary