Pip review after extension due to cv

Hello Vass,

Since you have still not been able to get through the DWP I would advise you to write to them and explain the situation, requesting for more time to complete your review form. I do realise however that this may not be practical for you just now, but it has to be my advice. Perhaps you can find someone to help you with it?

In the meantime do keep trying to ring them. As Walker said, it can be better first thing in the morning. Just dial the number, go through the button pressing phase and let it ring until you get an answer. I suggest sitting down with a cup of something nice and a book or game or whatever helps you relax until they answer. I have never known them not do to so eventually – although it can be over an hour.

An example of how I would tackle the form is:
Preparing a meal. There is no change in the difficulties I experience with this activity. I still need supervision because….. (and copy what you put on your last application form).
Taking Nutrition. I still have all the problems I had when I last applied for PIP … (and copy what you put on your last application form), but not I have an additional problem because the arthritis in my wrists is much worse and I am unable to cut up my food or reliably get it to my mouth.

As for what letters you include – include anything and everything which adds support to your claim. You don’t for example need copies of letters inviting you to a hospital appointment if you then have a report from that appointment. But if that invitation is the only evidence that you were referred, then you should include it. Beyond that, I am sorry it is very hard for me to advise without knowing you, your condition and seeing the letters.

I hope this helps, and although you promised that your last post would be your final one, this is not a promise we will hold you to. Do come back to us if you want to.
Catherine

Hi Vass,

Thank you for your kind words.

You don’t need to put everything onto the form if there is not enough space. You can type and print off what you want to say on separate sheets of paper. Just make sure you put your name and NI number at the top of each sheet, and we recommend numbering them too - page 2 of 3 etc. That way if you have a lot to write about one particular activity, on the form you can just write ‘see separate sheet’. That way you are also saved from having to do a lot of writing if you find that painful.

Wishing you success,
Catherine