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PIP Renewal due - No contact from DWP
Hello
I've previously had a thread with similar questions I've asked but it was 12 months or so ago, so I've decided to check again for changes etc.
I moved from DLA to PIP in June 2016, I got standard daily living and low rate mobility. I checked my award letter today and it clearly states my awards are "ongoing" and I will be contacted after 08 June 2026.
I realise it is a month before the date they stated but I would have expected to have heard from them by now, based on previous DLA awards.
Do I need to contact DWP if no review pack arrives? What I am most worried about is they just stop my payments. Which would then impact my UC eligibility for being unable to work and my partners CA.
If someone could clarify for me I would be grateful. Also am I correct that I will get a light touch review? Exactly what to do there is a whole different ball game!!
Thank very much in advance
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The DWP's own guidance states they will contact you after the date mentioned (in your case, June 8, 2026) or shortly before it to initiate the "light touch" process.
In 2026, the DWP has been extending review cycles to reduce the backlog. It is very common for people to not receive their AR2 form until they are within just a few weeks of that "contact after" date.
You could have or get a light-touch review. I wouldn't worry if your payment continues.
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As above… it may be a few months yet before they contact regarding reassessment.
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Often you will get a text saying that your award has been extended.
Mrs was a year late before she got the review form in post
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As it is an ongoing award I would not worry too much.
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I would go as far as don't worry full stop.
If nothing changes the light touch is just a tick box form.Let's Be Careful Out There1 -
hello - my pip says ‘will contact you after 5th February 2026 (ongoing award) and I have not heard anything yet. No forms sent to me and no contact - I have also become a pensioner during this award.
I have no idea what is happening and would rather not contact them as ‘can of worms’ comes to Mind - just live in hope that money wont stop.
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