PIP assessment - advice

Jack_bauer24

Muttleythefrog said:

Jack_bauer24 said:

Muttleythefrog said:

Jack_bauer24 said:

Hi, I need advice. I got my PIP backpay 2 weeks ago, but I give a thousand to my mate as I owed him some money, now, out of spite, my dad is going to report me to PIP for giving my mate a thousand, I am just wondering, if he does, could I get in trouble with PIP and will they stop my payments because of this? I paid my mate as I just wanted it out of the way as my mate lend me some money to tide me over till I got my PIP. Its stressing me out now this just in case they stop my payments as I only got awarded 2 weeks ago, when my dad said that last night in the text message that he is going to report me for giving a thousand to my mate, I broke down in tears as I don't want to lose this PIP. 

Any advice would be great, thank you. I could not sleep with this stress.

PIP is not means tested so you could give it all to a cuckoo clock or save it all and it'd make no difference. You can spent it or give it away as you wish... there are no controls on what you spent it on other than regarding any criminal activity. With a parent like that... who needs enemies... tragic that they'd try to get you into trouble over something you can't get into trouble over.

Do you get any income related benefits.. ? You can spend these as you wish too but there can be issue of deprivation of capital by giving money away if it leads to gaining (or retaining) benefits.

I think you need to take a hard look at who and what is in your life... bad websites... bad people... these are clearly affecting your health.

Thank you Muttleythefrog. My mate lend me money to tide me over as I was skint, I had no money, so he offered to lend me money for gas, electric, food and bills. 

I only get UC, and I got awarded LCWRA yesterday. 

Ah yes... I recall that now... so many cases in head with politics in background. Another useful result!

Em... if your savings have never gone above £6k you definitely have no issues... it gets a little more complicated if they ever have for a month.

Thanks. I only got £100 in my savings at the moment.  

Jack_bauer24

Sorry to be a pain, but I can't stop worrying about my dad reporting me to PIP, all because I paid my mate back because he lent me money for food, gas, electric and bills. My dad said he is going to report me to PIP as he said, I shouldn't be giving my mate back out of my PIP, as that is not what PIP means. 

I can't sleep with the stress. I blocked my dad now, I don't want anything more to do with him. Could I get my PIP stopped because of this? 

marcia_

Jack_bauer24 said:

Sorry to be a pain, but I can't stop worrying about my dad reporting me to PIP, all because I paid my mate back because he lent me money for food, gas, electric and bills. My dad said he is going to report me to PIP as he said, I shouldn't be giving my mate back out of my PIP, as that is not what PIP means. 

I can't sleep with the stress. I blocked my dad now, I don't want anything more to do with him. Could I get my PIP stopped because of this? 

 PIP is not means tested. Is not subject to deprivation of capital and they don't care what you spend it on. 

Jyana

No, they won't care 

Spoonie_Turtle

Jack_bauer24 said:

Sorry to be a pain, but I can't stop worrying about my dad reporting me to PIP, all because I paid my mate back because he lent me money for food, gas, electric and bills. My dad said he is going to report me to PIP as he said, I shouldn't be giving my mate back out of my PIP, as that is not what PIP means. 

I can't sleep with the stress. I blocked my dad now, I don't want anything more to do with him. Could I get my PIP stopped because of this? 

PIP is not means-tested at all which means it's nothing to do with how much money you have or what you do with your money.  If he does 'report you' for that nothing will happen because it's completely irrelevant.

Sounds like stopping him from contacting you was probably a sensible step to protect your mental health.

Jack_bauer24

Ok, thank you, you 3 for your replies. It has eased my anxieties. I don't want my dad in my life anymore after this, so I blocked him for my peace of mind and for my mental health. 

Muttleythefrog

Jack_bauer24 said:

Sorry to be a pain, but I can't stop worrying about my dad reporting me to PIP, all because I paid my mate back because he lent me money for food, gas, electric and bills. My dad said he is going to report me to PIP as he said, I shouldn't be giving my mate back out of my PIP, as that is not what PIP means. 

I can't sleep with the stress. I blocked my dad now, I don't want anything more to do with him. Could I get my PIP stopped because of this? 

No.... plain and simple no. You can spend your PIP as you like.

Your dad is probably clueless about what PIP is about and he is certainly wrong about this.... sounds more likely he is wanting you to give him the money.... pleased you are distancing yourself from someone who seems intent on causing you harm.

I need you every time you have those thoughts that he may get you into trouble over PIP money... to remind yourself of what we have said here... as all we can do is repeat clearly what has already been said with re-enquiries. We here have vast experience of claiming PIP and helping people with claims (we've given you extensive advice that has been proven correct or accurate for your claim) while understanding very well the surrounding issues... your dad almost certainly does not have this knowledge, experience or understanding as demonstrated by their ridiculous text...and they're acting maliciously.

Jack_bauer24

Muttleythefrog said:

Jack_bauer24 said:

Sorry to be a pain, but I can't stop worrying about my dad reporting me to PIP, all because I paid my mate back because he lent me money for food, gas, electric and bills. My dad said he is going to report me to PIP as he said, I shouldn't be giving my mate back out of my PIP, as that is not what PIP means. 

I can't sleep with the stress. I blocked my dad now, I don't want anything more to do with him. Could I get my PIP stopped because of this? 

No.... plain and simple no. You can spend your PIP as you like.

Your dad is probably clueless about what PIP is about and he is certainly wrong about this.... sounds more likely he is wanting you to give him the money.... pleased you are distancing yourself from someone who seems intent on causing you harm.

I need you every time you have those thoughts that he may get you into trouble over PIP money... to remind yourself of what we have said here... as all we can do is repeat clearly what has already been said with re-enquiries. We here have vast experience of claiming PIP and helping people with claims (we've given you extensive advice that has been proven correct or accurate for your claim) while understanding very well the surrounding issues... your dad almost certainly does not...and they're acting maliciously.

Thank you so much Muttleythefrog for your advice. 

HillsideRetired

Jack_bauer24 said:

Sorry to be a pain, but I can't stop worrying about my dad reporting me to PIP, all because I paid my mate back because he lent me money for food, gas, electric and bills. My dad said he is going to report me to PIP as he said, I shouldn't be giving my mate back out of my PIP, as that is not what PIP means. 

I can't sleep with the stress. I blocked my dad now, I don't want anything more to do with him. Could I get my PIP stopped because of this? 

No ....PIP not interested , you could even spend it on wine and women , and waste the rest and they wont be interested 

Robbie64

There's nothing your dad can report you for. It's arrears of PIP, it's money that is owed to you and it has no effect on your benefit. You are free to do with it what you want.

You can be a millionaire and get PIP so having money - or no money at all - will not affect PIP.