Overfillling pips form

Hi MiriamC


A lot of people send in evidence that takes more than 15 minutes to read and still have a successful outcome. I am sure all assessors skim read - they would need to, but they are still supposed to read all that is sent in.

There are also a lot of people who put in additional pages and it is clear in the official instructions from the DWP that this is quite acceptable. Many people are unable to write and have someone type up their pages.

I do not want to criticise anyone who is trying to help you, but if you think a point you are making is relevant and fits the PIP criteria - and you want to include it - you should do so.

I have known someone to get enhanced PIP with only one professional letter, and 1 page of additional information and I have known someone to receive enhanced PIP with 300 pages of additional evidence. Both would argue that they did the right thing. You must do what works for you. Do not get caught up over the '15 minutes'

BIS

Hi MiriamC

I would not worry, what is done is done, I agree with what BIS has stated below.

The first stage to challenging a Decision is for you to request a Mandatory Reconsideration, this needs to be done in writing to the DWP, within one month of the Decision, to the office that dealt with your claim, have a look at our PIP MR & Appeal guide for details of the process, the PIP area also has template letters that you can use to make the request with.

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip , you can use your original answers when compiling your MR.

Gary

Miriam

You could write "additional details on attached pages, see page X of attached" or something similar.

Gordon