Has anyone else been through pip renewal?

Kay1987

Hi
I was awarded pip in October 2014 for 2 year and received a new form in December 2015 it says they are looking at my claim again and I need to fill the form in, I have read online that they do this 12 month before current claim ends.
I've sent it off but what happens now?
Has anyone else been through the renewal process? Is it as bad as the first time?

Diary

I've been through Pip renewal. I had my renewal assessment in early December and my result after 6 weeks. It was a better process this time as I was much more aware of the procedure.

[Deleted User]

Please every body keep a copy of Pip applications.Makes re-applying a little easier if nothing has changed.

1111

I'm currently going through the renewal process just under 12 months early, would be good to hear other people's story's as there's not much about the renewal process online.
I posted the form back around 5-6 weeks ago and haven't heard anything back from them yet, really hope I don't have to go through another assessment

Dandytf

Kay1987 wrote: »

Hi
I was awarded pip in October 2014 for 2 year and received a new form in December 2015 it says they are looking at my claim again and I need to fill the form in, I have read online that they do this 12 month before current claim ends.
I've sent it off but what happens now?
Has anyone else been through the renewal process? Is it as bad as the first time?

I went through PIP renewal last year (I have MS)

Asked similar questions as to when i wad diagnosed 2012
Last year PIP was extended 1 year. (which I was surprised t.b.h)

Received a new renewal letter this year,thankfully no Atos Assessment this year,

Pip 'auto' extended 2 yrs until 2018.

My challenges are not only finance, though I'm not currently getting any medication as I don't want to 'trial' different types of medicine, thats my choice and decision.

If and when my MS progresses, I'll re consider trying medicine.

Dandytf

Kay1987 wrote: »

Hi
I was awarded pip in October 2014 for 2 year and received a new form in December 2015 it says they are looking at my claim again and I need to fill the form in, I have read online that they do this 12 month before current claim ends.
I've sent it off but what happens now?
Has anyone else been through the renewal process? Is it as bad as the first time?

I went through PIP renewal last year (I have MS)

Asked similar questions as to when I was diagnosed 2012
Last year PIP was extended only 1 year. (which I was surprised t.b.h)

Received a new renewal letter this year,thankfully no Atos Assessment this year.
Pip 'auto' extended 2 yrs until 2018.

My challenges are not only finance, though I'm not currently getting any medication as I don't want to 'trial' different types of medicine, thats my choice and decision.

If and when my MS progresses, I'll re consider trying medicine.

1111

Dandytf wrote: »

I went through PIP renewal last year (I have MS)

Asked similar questions as to when I was diagnosed 2012
Last year PIP was extended only 1 year. (which I was surprised t.b.h)

Received a new renewal letter this year,thankfully no Atos Assessment this year.
Pip 'auto' extended 2 yrs until 2018.

My challenges are not only finance, though I'm not currently getting any medication as I don't want to 'trial' different types of medicine, thats my choice and decision.

If and when my MS progresses, I'll re consider trying medicine.

Sounds easier to renew then than the new claim process, how long did it take them to respond to you after you sent the form back? I hope I don't have to attend another assessment the last one was bad enough and there's no changes in my condition at all

Dandytf

1111 wrote: »

Sounds easier to renew then than the new claim process, how long did it take them to respond to you after you sent the form back? all

I didn't send a form this year, I received what I call the 'auto' renewal letter, with same points/payments until 2018.

If I remember correctly it's possible a Atos assessment maybe every 3 years t.b.h.

I don't mind though it does feel like i'm answering the questions I and doctor answered 2012.

It is possible though that the Atos rep could pick up on my MS deteriorating which is important as I consider myself very individual.