Not sure if someone can offer any advice or just support whilst I try and sort this.
I was originally awarded PIP - standard rate for daily living and mobility components - in January 2018. I am autistic, and have depression and anxiety as well. I was told at the assessment that they recommended review would be at least 5 years because 'autism doesn't go away'.
I had a letter last year saying the award was extended by a year because of Covid backlogs, so I had my review (via telephone) at the beginning of the month.
I've received a letter today saying my award has been ended from February 20th, as my needs have changed (they haven't).
I'm in a bit of a state right now - I get disability premium on my ESA (single person) because I was awarded PIP, so my ESA will now go down too. To say this has added to my difficulties would be an understatement.
I know I need to ask for a mandatory reconsideration first. I don't have 'medical professional letters' to add in - adult support for ASD isn't great at best, plus I would be considered 'high functioning' (hate that term), so wouldn't have a worker anyway.
I'm petrified it's all going to go wrong and I'm going to end up completely in the shite here. The assessor was pleasant enough, but she had a thick overseas accent, so I struggled to understand her at times (although the letter says I was fine with understanding). It also states I didn't need support from a third party, but my mum was there and the call was on speakerphone - which I said - and my mum was helping, but trying not to be heard (she didn't want to appear rude).
I'm hoping someone can offer some light at the end of the tunnel that I can get this sorted - I'm panicking at the moment.