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Change of circumstances - do I inform PIP?
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kim49
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I'm in need of advice please. I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder few years ago and was in receipt of DLA. Then I become very ill with what my G.P thought was M.S. I was very relieved to find out I hadn't, however I've been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia... which has M.S symptoms without the neuro damage.. My Question is ( at last , I'm sure ) is do I inform the pip people as last time I did they lowered my money ? I really can't afford less ... thanks in advance to any that answer my long winded question ..
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According to the gov website, you must contact the PIP enquiry line if the help you need or your condition changes.Scope
Senior online community officer -
Hello kim and welcome
You certainly should inform DWP of a change of circumstance but be aware that this will trigger a new assessment.
How long is your current award ?
Try taking the B&W self test to see the possible impact of your change of condition
http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php
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Be all you can be, make every day count. Namaste -
Thank you so much cockney rebel . I don't want to come across deceitful just nervous of the discussion panel being that I was far worse physically on my second assessment and they lowered my money.. I will call them first thing as I would hate to get in trouble for not informing them of change.. didn't know I had to do that. As bipolar is a life long condition I life with I wasn't aware that added illnesses were taken into account.
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any new condition that affects your functionality should be reported if it has existed for 3 months and is likely to continue for a further 9 months. So a broken ankle is unlikely to affect an award whereas a bunion might
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Be all you can be, make every day count. Namaste -
Ouch ! Understood I'll call Tomorrow
many thanks
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