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PIP REVIEW FEAR

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Neverheather · 02/09/2024 14:27

I'm full time carer for dh who has severe mental health issues. We've just had the dreaded brown envelope through the door and I've got to complete a PIP review for him. I'm actually sick with fear, everything depends on us getting PIP continued, it affects my carers allowance, council tax award etc I'm trying to look at it logically, since his last review, he's left psychosis team (after maximum 3 years) and is now under CMHT, he's had memory tests and failed them and I'm now his official appointee with the DWP (they assessed him at home as not being able to manage his dwp benefits). He's also had a thorough social care assessment at home and been awarded help, which we are still waiting for, but I do have a copy of the assessment and he's also been given a temporary support worker by a local charity, who visits once a week. I know it sounds like I'm picking on all the things he can't do but I suppose that's what PIP is all about, stressing the things you can't do. Has anyone any advice about completing the review, do you think he'll get awarded it again? I've had a lot of health problems myself recently and my anxiety is spinning out of control at the thoughts of him not getting PIP renewed. He's only ever received the standard daily rate, even though he can't leave the house unaccompanied (hence the support worker visiting to give me a break and provide social support for him). If I had to get a full time job he'd have to go into a care home. My mind is running away with me at the moment and I suppose I'm just looking for any words of advice. Thanks.

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LadyKenya · 13/09/2024 13:47

As you say@Evergreen90 , You are going through the process with your brother. Maybe come back, and let us know how it went for him.

PocketSand · 13/09/2024 16:04

The review letter for my son was posted 2nd class and I had to respond within 4 weeks of the date on the letter. 2 weeks had already passed by the time I received it. There was a 2nd class envelope for me to respond. I got my arse into gear and responded in good time with 1st class recorded delivery. And I have to wait months for their response. They didn't even bother responding to the last review.

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