Seven in ten PIP appeals succeed, latest figures show (2024)

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  Gerrard · 14 hours ago

  Having had a stroke in March,and having submitted a pip claim,the assessor was able to see me down the telephone and judge my overall health. I can't walk far even with a stick or frame I suffer constant back pain and have depression and anxiety which I am on medication for.Having had also a heart attack and cancer my mental health isn't great.My assessor decided I can do everything unaided I don't have anxiety etc and scored me 0 for every aspect.This is terrible I have lost my job through illness ,what a marvelous fair health system.

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  DH · 4 months ago

  Why ios the UC success rate so low?

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  helninny · 5 months ago

  Having been an Advocate (purely on a voluntary basis) for many years, only 2 of my cases have gone to Tribunal on appeal. One was upped before a hearing and the one this year went to a video hearing. Both rates were increased to enhanced and my client (after nearly 2 years) got her backdated payments of over £6000. I use this B&W a lot for my appeals etc. and the guidance here is invaluable so thank you. All I really want to say is don't be put off - appeal and appeal. DWP rely on YOU giving up as most people get very anxious when they hear the word 'Tribunal' but don't be. The first tier Tribunal are INDEPENDENT as opposed to the MR process which is like scoring your own homework! They are very encouraging and we didn't even have to fight for the enhanced Daily Living as they already made the upgrade to Enhanced. The decision was made by the end of the day and I could access their decision online the next day so they are pretty quick so please persevere. Just wish I could help more people. I hope this gives encouragement to others.
  

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  Rem · 5 months ago

  I have suffered with chronic migraines for over 6 years now gone through all possible treatments including the mice antibodies and have been denied pip 2 times over the duration of my illness and most recent (still on going) denied appeal after having to go to tribunal and used the fact I get CA looking after my fiance to deny my claim awaiting statements of reasons but going to do new claim as been fighting for years with this claim and not going to get awarded it.

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  Dave Denholm · 5 months ago

  The people at Benefits & Work may also want to look at the DWP's use of 'lapsing' appeals for both PIP and Universal Credit and how this is causing the long delays in getting a hearing via HMCTS. Our recent experience of both a PIP and UC appeal, together with data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, shows the extent to which the DWP are ignoring Directions Notices issued by HMCTS, thereby extending the time in which an appeal hearing can be scheduled and then, after months of delay, 'lapsing' the appeal, i.e., accepting the appellant's case.

  To quote HMCTS, "It is in the interests of both parties (the appellant and the DWP) to ensure the right decision is made at the earliest possible stage. This would likely mean more claims being accepted at the application or mandatory reconsideration stage and fewer appeals being submitted to the tribunal."

  I wonder why this doesn't happen?

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  Nicky · 5 months ago

  No wonder more people have mental health issues (I don’t mean to sound flippant) but DWP must be one of the main causes. Trying to pick your way through a hugely complicated system is stressful for most people with health conditions and disabilities. If your starting point is a mental health issue, you’re disadvantaged from the start. As I’d usual, completion of any governmental forms is nigh on impossible, especially for people most in need.

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  Charlie · 5 months ago

  Half a year wait for a tribunal is so awful, but so unsurprising. Thanks for the update.

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    Kerry J · 13 days ago

    @CharlieHi Charlie, I have gone through so many down days fretting about my PIP appeal/tribunal hearing. (I have now waited 7 months) with no sign of a tribunal date or otherwise. It's soul destroying, but needs must.

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  Michelle conlon · 5 months ago

  The pip system should be abolished lots of people scoring 0 points this is discrimination of the sick and disabled

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    Gerrard · 14 hours ago

    @Michelle conlon I have just experienced it,it's terrible. I have had a stroke in March,I had a heart attack two years back and cancer last year my physicality is a struggle as is my mental health. I applied for pip I done the on line questionnaire to see if I qualified, I scored 26 and 12. My assessor scored me 0 on everything. I have lived on savings since march.I think they have instructions not to pay people.its sickening.

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