what happens next with pip

[Brazier1248]

hi I was awarded pip two years ago I was dinosed with mild copd a few months ago I'm on two inhalers and have already been on steroids I phoned pip with my change and have had to send letter off for proof does anyone no of the out come

[Ergendl]

With PIP it depends on how your illnesses affect you, which will affect the outcome. Did you explain how your new COPD diagnosis makes doing things more difficult?

[Spacecat1]

They will probably contact your GP and consultant for confirmation. Which I had to do. You may have to go for interview. Mine was done at home. I have servere copd they were nice. Just make sure you have all paperwork needed list of medications etc and what you go through on a bad day. How much pain breathing etc. Do you have help etc.

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You are lucky you get pip with only mild COPD I wouldn't push for higher as you could lose what you get. I know of people who can't get it worse than you

[Soul01]

They might not do anything or might ask you to complete a review form. If you have to complete a review form, do not assume they know about your situation and make it as detailed as you can and send in evidence.

[Brazier1248 in reply to Soul01]

I have sent in the letter I had from doctors I phoned the pip I am up for review any time

[Bella395]

Like Lindakenno, I too was under the impression that asking for a review was risky because they could reassess and remove these benefits. I held back for some time because of this. Unless you have other issues which you have not mentioned, tread carefully.

[Brazier1248 in reply to Bella395]

I already receive pip for asthma depression and a ponder lighters I have had to send them proof of the dionocies of my copd

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I have severe empyhsemia stage 4 and osteoporosis of my back and hip and a wedge fracture of my spine I'm out of breath every day and in pain yesterday I gothink my pip decision through a fraternity waiting since july temporary being paid standard rate for mobility as according to them I'm gonna get better and nothing for care I've lost over £200 so instead of struggling with my health these bastards want me to struggle with money as well got to ask for a reconsideration letter tommorrow then fill that in if nothing changes with their decison I have to wait 11 mths for an appeal happy new years atos I've cracked my rib for coughing to much I have a chest infection again and ive just about had enough