PIP new diagnoses

Hi vicki_s,
If you report a change in circumstances this often requires a new form to be filled out and a fresh assessment, may also be required.
Unfortunately it can never be guaranteed that DWP will not remove points; this seems to happen regularly. However, that is not always the case, so you shouldn't be put off.
Before you contact DWP make sure that your new conditions really will lead to more points. It is always worthwhile double checking against the descriptors (you can use the Members Guides.) Remember that you can argue for the highest value score when more than one descriptor in a set applies equally. If two or more apply unequally, then the most prevalent one will apply and should be scored. However, you won't score any extra points if another same value descriptor in the set new applies.
Remember also to consider what happens for the majority of days, and 'reliability ' ie safety, reasonable time, repetition and acceptable standard.
If you are sure that you can gain sufficient extra points, (which for you shouldn't be too difficult if you only need one more,) then go ahead and report the change of circumstances. There is no obligation to report a change of circumstances which will not alter benefit amounts.
Before you contact DWP, get ready with GP/ hospital reports etc and start thinking about how you can explain your additional problems and what other evidence you might need. Get everything together now, and this will mean you can fill out all the forms etc really quickly and then hopefully get a speedier review.
Good luck.
LL26