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7 months 2 weeks ago #308132 by Maher
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Hi. I'm on legacy benefits, and last was asked to do a light touch PIP form to 2026. Yesterday I received full PIP form. I'm on enhanced for both categories. As I am on legacy benefits why aren't they firstly asking to shift to UC ?
I am a campaigner, so I know I put my head above the parapet. I'm part on War on Welfare WOWpetition and @mmaher70 on twitter.
Last assessment was done by person coming to the house. I've got worse, and didn't tell them loss of sight, driving licence taken off me, and various other things as no one likes to poke the DWP. Will they use that as me not telling them changes health ?
I am a campaigner, so I know I put my head above the parapet. I'm part on War on Welfare WOWpetition and @mmaher70 on twitter.
Last assessment was done by person coming to the house. I've got worse, and didn't tell them loss of sight, driving licence taken off me, and various other things as no one likes to poke the DWP. Will they use that as me not telling them changes health ?
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7 months 1 week ago #308227 by BIS
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Hi Maher
Separate departments deal with PIP and UC. I'm unable to tell you why you haven't received notice of migration, but I'm sure it won't be long.
Loads of people on enhanced don't inform the DWP of a deterioration in their health. The DWP will only have a dim view if they believe your health has improved and you haven't told them. I
I don't understand when you said you were asked to do a light touch form to 2026. Light touch reviews were introduced in 2023. Was this the AR2 ? And now you say that you have been sent a full PIP form - is this the normal review form AR1 or a PIP2?
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Separate departments deal with PIP and UC. I'm unable to tell you why you haven't received notice of migration, but I'm sure it won't be long.
Loads of people on enhanced don't inform the DWP of a deterioration in their health. The DWP will only have a dim view if they believe your health has improved and you haven't told them. I
I don't understand when you said you were asked to do a light touch form to 2026. Light touch reviews were introduced in 2023. Was this the AR2 ? And now you say that you have been sent a full PIP form - is this the normal review form AR1 or a PIP2?
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7 months 1 week ago #308420 by Maher
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Hi thank you. I wasn't clear I was sent a light touch form about a year ago. Following on from full form in 2021. I've been sent a full form this week.
Can I also ask, I phoned DWP for large print, after having phoned a week earlier and nothing done. I was given a new return date because of the delays, but haven't got a date on new form. The first page with date seems to be missing
Can I also ask, I phoned DWP for large print, after having phoned a week earlier and nothing done. I was given a new return date because of the delays, but haven't got a date on new form. The first page with date seems to be missing
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7 months 5 days ago #308476 by latetrain
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Hi Maher
I would contact your local Welfare Rights Organisation: advicelocal.uk , they should be able to sort out your issues, they will also be able to help you complete your form.
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I would contact your local Welfare Rights Organisation: advicelocal.uk , they should be able to sort out your issues, they will also be able to help you complete your form.
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19 hours 27 minutes ago #312923 by Maher
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Hi, I have been given enhanced PIP both categories again. No assessment done since i filled in full PIP form. I phoned them up as i couldn't work out next assessment date. They've told me I'm not due to be reviewed for 10 yrs, and then only light touch. I also get Contributory ESA. I'm 62.
I've not been approached to shift to Universal Credit. I do get help because of low income council Tax.
My query is are they putting people like me onto UC? Especially as this group have missed out cost of living, uplift, lost all energy help
I've not been approached to shift to Universal Credit. I do get help because of low income council Tax.
My query is are they putting people like me onto UC? Especially as this group have missed out cost of living, uplift, lost all energy help
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14 hours 15 minutes ago #312934 by BIS
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Hi Maher
I'm glad to hear that your PIP has been sorted with a paper-based assessment.
If you have only received Contributory ESA then you will not be asked to migrate to UC. If you believe you would receive more money on Universal Credit you could ask to be migrated. However, you should seek advice before you do so from a specialist welfare advisor.
I have attached a link to see if there are suitable services in your area - advicelocal.uk
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I'm glad to hear that your PIP has been sorted with a paper-based assessment.
If you have only received Contributory ESA then you will not be asked to migrate to UC. If you believe you would receive more money on Universal Credit you could ask to be migrated. However, you should seek advice before you do so from a specialist welfare advisor.
I have attached a link to see if there are suitable services in your area - advicelocal.uk
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