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2 years 2 months ago #275266 by Kittykatz
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Hello,
I am about to fill out the PIP review form for change of circumstances.
Each descriptor question starts with 'Tell us if something has changed and when'
The information for the descriptors I already have for my award haven't changed. I am adding information to a couple of new descriptors which I think I qualify for.
Do I fill out the whole form and put the same information again with my current descriptors? I'm not sure how to word this? Do I have to make clear it's a couple of new descriptors that I'm applying for?
The issues I have, I've had for a while, when do I say these started? I applied for the talking and listening one last time, had a telephone review and I never got points for it.
When I phoned the DWP they said there was no date the form had to be back, upon opening the envelope it says It has to be back in a couple of weeks and my PIP could be stopped if they do not receive the form or I don't contact them. I'm a bit confused about the different information I have been given.
I hope this makes sense.
Thanks in advance
I am about to fill out the PIP review form for change of circumstances.
Each descriptor question starts with 'Tell us if something has changed and when'
The information for the descriptors I already have for my award haven't changed. I am adding information to a couple of new descriptors which I think I qualify for.
Do I fill out the whole form and put the same information again with my current descriptors? I'm not sure how to word this? Do I have to make clear it's a couple of new descriptors that I'm applying for?
The issues I have, I've had for a while, when do I say these started? I applied for the talking and listening one last time, had a telephone review and I never got points for it.
When I phoned the DWP they said there was no date the form had to be back, upon opening the envelope it says It has to be back in a couple of weeks and my PIP could be stopped if they do not receive the form or I don't contact them. I'm a bit confused about the different information I have been given.
I hope this makes sense.
Thanks in advance
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2 years 2 months ago #275273 by Gary
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Replied by Gary on topic Change of circumstances
Hi Kittykatz
Thankyou for your post, we do get asked this question quite often.
You do need to treat the review form as if it was a new claim. You can write no change for each question but you do need to explain how your condition affects you for each question, remember that the assessor will not be the same one who previously assessed you and they usually do not read past applications which is why we advise claimants to treat a review as if it was a new claim. If you kept you previous form then use that as a template and make any changes that are relevant.
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.
If you are not able to complete the review form within the time frame, contact DWP and ask for an extension before the due date, if not your claim may be closed.
Remember, always send any forms back to DWP by recorded delivery for peace of mind.
Gary
Thankyou for your post, we do get asked this question quite often.
You do need to treat the review form as if it was a new claim. You can write no change for each question but you do need to explain how your condition affects you for each question, remember that the assessor will not be the same one who previously assessed you and they usually do not read past applications which is why we advise claimants to treat a review as if it was a new claim. If you kept you previous form then use that as a template and make any changes that are relevant.
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.
If you are not able to complete the review form within the time frame, contact DWP and ask for an extension before the due date, if not your claim may be closed.
Remember, always send any forms back to DWP by recorded delivery for peace of mind.
Gary
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