First PIP 'review', advice appreciated!

Blackout05

I have a review for the PIP (just standard rate daily living) which I have claimed for a couple of years now. 
I was told by letter that it had been extended to next year, obviously they have changed their minds as the review forms came yesterday! 
It's left me in a complete state of panic. I can't believe how much it's affected me and never thought it would this much ☹️ I know it's silly really and I managed to claim it before so should be able to again right? It's mostly the demoralising bizarre 'medical' which I fear most. 
Do we know if these are still over the phone or in person again now? 

What I wanted to know is if there is 'no change' on any of the descriptors, what to I write? Do I simply put 'no change' and leave it at that, or do I go into detail as I would if this was a fresh claim? 

Nannytone

Id treat it as a fresh claim and give as much detail and evidence as possible. They extended the review dates so people didn't get into a panic when they hadn't received a review for
These dates were never set in stone, but were to cover the obvious delays that would occur due to covid

Spoonie_Turtle

The extensions are to give DWP time to work through claims before the current awards end, not really to give the claimant any extra time. 

As you were obviously successful before, I'd say do the same again - you can mention 'no change' if you want at the start, as long as you then give the full explanation of your difficulties.  I.e., 'there has been no change in my difficulties doing {activity}, I still have {these problems} and need {this support}' with all of the info you gave before.

All the best with it

calcotti

If you kept a copy of your submission when you previously claimed use this as your starting point and update as necessary.

Contrary to what the DWP guidance says, as previous replies have said, advisers generally consider it better not to simply write no change but to set your difficulties out again in full.

Alice_Holt

A full explanation of how and why the PIP descriptors apply to you, enclose additional sheets (the boxes are tiny), and relevant medical evidence.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/help-with-your-claim/fill-in-form/

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/help-with-your-claim/your-assessment/

Blackout05

Thanks for info! 

Are the assessments over the phone or in person now?

poppy12345

Blackout05 said:

Thanks for info! 

Are the assessments over the phone or in person now?

Both....although up until a couple of weeks ago the majority were still by phone. Whether that will change in the next couple of months is anyone's guess.

Pok3mon

First PIP 'review', advice appreciated!

Tell the truth.
That way you will get the correct result.

poppy12345

Pok3mon said:

First PIP 'review', advice appreciated!

Tell the truth.
That way you will get the correct result.

That doesn't always happen though does it. Although the majority of people are successfully awarded, they don't always receive the correct award...

Pok3mon

poppy12345 said:

Pok3mon said:

First PIP 'review', advice appreciated!

Tell the truth.
That way you will get the correct result.

That doesn't always happen though does it. Although the majority of people are successfully awarded, they don't always receive the correct award...

Or the reward they want.

Nannytone

Its an AWARD not a REWARD, but somehow, i think you know that and used the wrong word on purpose