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8 hours 53 minutes ago #313248 by nhd
DWP ignored PIP mandatory reconsideration request for extention of deadline was created by nhd
Hi all, I need some advice regarding PIP mandatory reconsideration (MR) extension request. For context, i applied for PIP in Jan 2025 , submitted PIP application in Jul 2025 , had the assesment in oct 2025 and the decision in Nov 2025 requested the MR in dec 2025. Since then i have struggled to submit the MR due to struggling due to chronic fatigue, mental health and neurodiversity issues (ADHD& dyslexia). They called me in febuary out of the blue telling me i have to submit by the end of march , i explained that i couldnt and followed up with a letter on 16 March 2026 explaining why and requesting an extension under dwp s ‘13 month rule’ that extends deadlines by 13 months for extunauting circumstances.
I didnt recieve a reply to my letter (they have ignored my request). Instead, I’ve recieved a Mandatory Reconsideration Notice (dated 28 March 2026), which leaves me with less than 3 weeks to prepare an appeal to the tribunal. Realistically, there is no way I can meet that deadline due to my conditions and the barriers I face (difficulty writting, initiating tasks, attending appointments, requesting evidence, etc.).
What I actually need is more time to complete the MR itself and collate and send evidence (which i didnt manage to send with the initial application). DWP previously accepted a late MR (not for PIP) from me (about 8 months late) for the same reasons.
My question is:
How should I word a request to DWP asking them to:
retract or disregard the MR Notice dated 28 March 2026, and
allow me until around June 2026 to submit my MR under the 13-month rule?
Has anyone successfully done something similar, or knows the best way to phrase it so they actually consider it?
Any help or examples would be massively appreciated. Thanks in advance
I didnt recieve a reply to my letter (they have ignored my request). Instead, I’ve recieved a Mandatory Reconsideration Notice (dated 28 March 2026), which leaves me with less than 3 weeks to prepare an appeal to the tribunal. Realistically, there is no way I can meet that deadline due to my conditions and the barriers I face (difficulty writting, initiating tasks, attending appointments, requesting evidence, etc.).
What I actually need is more time to complete the MR itself and collate and send evidence (which i didnt manage to send with the initial application). DWP previously accepted a late MR (not for PIP) from me (about 8 months late) for the same reasons.
My question is:
How should I word a request to DWP asking them to:
retract or disregard the MR Notice dated 28 March 2026, and
allow me until around June 2026 to submit my MR under the 13-month rule?
Has anyone successfully done something similar, or knows the best way to phrase it so they actually consider it?
Any help or examples would be massively appreciated. Thanks in advance
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5 hours 14 minutes ago #313252 by LL26
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Replied by LL26 on topic DWP ignored PIP mandatory reconsideration request for extention of deadline
Hi nhd,
I think what happened here is that when you contacted DWP to ask for more time for an MR, DWP just assumed that was it, especially since nothing else was sent in. However there is no need to worry about what has happened. In some ways this is good!
Sending in an MR request allows DWP to look at everything again, and on occasions DWP will change their decision as there is now more evidence. There is no legal requirement to send in more information, but if course it is unlikely DWP will change their mind if there is nothing new! Phoning up or sending a letter simply saying 'MR please' is all that is actually required to start the process!
Even if you had sent in new evidence DWP may not have changed the decision.
The next step is to appeal. The MR phase has already passed so no need to try and redo this. Moreover the quicker you can appeal, the less delays, so forget about MR. Hi for appeal to tribunal if you wish to pursue this.
Since your MR notice is dated 28th March the 1 month initial time period will go to 28th April 2026. However you can apply late up to 13 months after the 28th March 2026 date.
Basically you have 2 options.
1. Fill out the appeal form sscs1 now. (This can be done with instant effect online - just Google online sscs1 - Send in whatever you have gathered together. (This can be via scan and upload if you use the online form.)
2. Get everything together and prepared and submit later ie out of normal time.
The sscs1 form asks for grounds of appeal. All you actually have to say is eg 'DWP should have awarded standard daily living and enhanced rate of mobility. I wish to appeal'. However there is if course an opportunity to explain much more about why DWP got it wrong! If you provide more info then again DWP are obliged to consider that.
It is always preferable to submit on time. Whilst a late application can be made, you will need to show a good reason why it is late. Although late appeals are normally allowed there is no guarantee.
If you make the appeal now, you can submit evidence later. Don't worry if it says you have 2 weeks to do this, this isn't correct. As long as you send everything 2 weeks prior to a hearing that's fine. Unfortunately there are lots of delays waiting for a hearing. If you fill out the form now then you are in the system and hence minimise delays. Then you can send in more evidence if need be
I hope this helps.
LL26
I think what happened here is that when you contacted DWP to ask for more time for an MR, DWP just assumed that was it, especially since nothing else was sent in. However there is no need to worry about what has happened. In some ways this is good!
Sending in an MR request allows DWP to look at everything again, and on occasions DWP will change their decision as there is now more evidence. There is no legal requirement to send in more information, but if course it is unlikely DWP will change their mind if there is nothing new! Phoning up or sending a letter simply saying 'MR please' is all that is actually required to start the process!
Even if you had sent in new evidence DWP may not have changed the decision.
The next step is to appeal. The MR phase has already passed so no need to try and redo this. Moreover the quicker you can appeal, the less delays, so forget about MR. Hi for appeal to tribunal if you wish to pursue this.
Since your MR notice is dated 28th March the 1 month initial time period will go to 28th April 2026. However you can apply late up to 13 months after the 28th March 2026 date.
Basically you have 2 options.
1. Fill out the appeal form sscs1 now. (This can be done with instant effect online - just Google online sscs1 - Send in whatever you have gathered together. (This can be via scan and upload if you use the online form.)
2. Get everything together and prepared and submit later ie out of normal time.
The sscs1 form asks for grounds of appeal. All you actually have to say is eg 'DWP should have awarded standard daily living and enhanced rate of mobility. I wish to appeal'. However there is if course an opportunity to explain much more about why DWP got it wrong! If you provide more info then again DWP are obliged to consider that.
It is always preferable to submit on time. Whilst a late application can be made, you will need to show a good reason why it is late. Although late appeals are normally allowed there is no guarantee.
If you make the appeal now, you can submit evidence later. Don't worry if it says you have 2 weeks to do this, this isn't correct. As long as you send everything 2 weeks prior to a hearing that's fine. Unfortunately there are lots of delays waiting for a hearing. If you fill out the form now then you are in the system and hence minimise delays. Then you can send in more evidence if need be
I hope this helps.
LL26
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