Should I report neighbour for fraud?

PIP isn't about whether or not you can work. It's possible and legal to work full time and claim. It's quite possible that receiving PIP is what means she's now able to look for part time work.

Being able to do something in benefit terms isn't about whether or not you can actually get it done. It has to be done safely, reliably and to an acceptable standard. It's possible that she got points for not being able to cook, but is able to bake the things she puts on facebook - she's unlikely to post that her father had to supervise her, or remind her to take them out of the oven, for instance.

If they did lie and put on an act at the assessment then that's another matter - but to get a home assessment in the first place would require medical evidence. Although your post is confusing - does she work in the pub or is she looking for work?

I suppose some people would go around confessing benefit fraud to random neighbours, but I doubt many would be so stupid. Not least because if they're savvy enough to be committing fraud they're not going to risk a conviction. I imagine it's far more likely that people downplay illness, and pretend things are better than they are.

If you really think they're committing fraud then whether or not you act is up to you. But do a bit of research into benefit rules first, because it sounds like you don't know enough about it to make an informed decision about what constitutes fraud.

You've never known someone to work that suffers from depression? Doing her hair and make up means she isn't depressed?

The only potental issue here is her claiming carers allowance and her earnings but will depend on what she earns.

No-one can answer this question.

It's about your own moral compass and what you really know and what you, actually, don't know.

My ex had depression and anxiety, badly, but, when she was in a good phase could go out by herself, dressed smartly, work, etc. Yet when she was very bad could do none of the above.

PIP isn't handed out for a good "performance" at the assessment - there needs to be supporting medical evidence

Clownfish87 wrote: »

Neighbour had PIP assessment (which she won) and both her and her father were bragging to me about the assessment, saying that she put on a big performance and could of won an oscar, she said she made herself cry and ran upstairs crying and shouting etc.

Neighbour lied on forms and to the assessor and said she cant make herself food as she will walk off and forget about it, but she posts photos on facebook and tells me that shes been making biscuits/cake a roast dinner etc.

On the basis of the above, it sounds as if she has at least stretched the truth if not downright lied in order to get taxpayers' money.

paragon909 wrote: »

Someone with anxiety, Cooking and baking does actually help with symptoms and takes ones mind off those symptoms.

But if you are claiming points because you can't prepare a meal then being able to cook to ease your anxiety contradict each other - they can't both be true.