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2 days 16 hours ago #307823 by Louise
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Hi, last year I was awarded PIP at the higher rate until 2027. However today I have received a letter to advise that I have review in August 2025 to check I am still on the right amount of PIP and if I don't attend the appointment they will stop my payments. This has caused me massive anxiety and I feel sick as I was not prepared for this to happen, I was prepared to have this in early 2027 before it is due to expire. Is this right that they now put you thought this anxiety every year? My circumstances have not changed, but I guess they want to cut what they pay. But this has massively impacted my health today. Any help or advice will be gratefully received.
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2 days 13 hours ago #307829 by BIS
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Hi Louise
I'm sorry this is causing you so much stress. The DWP has the right to review any person's benefit at any time, regardless of the end date of their current award. They often send out review forms up to 12 months before the end date, so you would have expected to receive a form in 2026.
But it sounds as if you are only being offered an appointment without sending in a review form. I know this is scaring you, but I would ring and ask what the 'appointment' is about. Is this a full assessment? It might be scary to ask, but you don't want to find yourself having a complete assessment without warning, or the chance to prepare properly. Don't assume that the outcome will be negative.
BIS
I'm sorry this is causing you so much stress. The DWP has the right to review any person's benefit at any time, regardless of the end date of their current award. They often send out review forms up to 12 months before the end date, so you would have expected to receive a form in 2026.
But it sounds as if you are only being offered an appointment without sending in a review form. I know this is scaring you, but I would ring and ask what the 'appointment' is about. Is this a full assessment? It might be scary to ask, but you don't want to find yourself having a complete assessment without warning, or the chance to prepare properly. Don't assume that the outcome will be negative.
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