Pip

[bassqueen]

Hi, can someone help.

I'm on pip lower rate for extreme anxiety and stress, depression,last summer I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia,need to know do I need to inform them of this .

[a42h]

Yes I would definitely inform them, then at least they have a record of when you were diognosed with fibromyalgia, take care, x

[peck]

I think that is a good idea as they can never say you didnt.I would write f own all details if you call like date, name of person with whom you spoke etc...or if mailing a letter make copy and send 3 day mail for a signature.Good luck.Peck🐤

[bassqueen in reply to peck]

good idea

Thankyou

[Hidden]

Sorry I can't help you. Good luck though.

[Rose54]

Hi

You do need to inform them as it is a change in your circumstances ,however they are most likely to send you a new application form to be completed.

Good Luck

Rose

[bassqueen in reply to Rose54]

I have informed them now, and yes they are going to send out a new application x

[Rose54 in reply to bassqueen]

Good luck

And make sure someone helps you complete

Contact Janet benefits adviser

Rose

[Malwimmy27]

Yes, please let them know. It's important to inform them of any changes. They may decide that you need to be reassessed.

I really hope that they decide to reassess you. Gentle hugs. Let us know how you get on. X

[TheAuthor]

Hi bassqueen

The DWP say that you should inform them of any change in your circumstances. However, please be aware that it is more than likely that they will send you forms out for a new claim.

I have pasted for you below and excerpt and a link to the *GOV.UK cache on change of circumstances:

*Change of circumstances

You must contact the PIP enquiry line if:

your personal details change, eg your name, address or doctor

the help you need or your condition changes

you go into hospital or a care home for more than 4 weeks

you go abroad for more than 13 weeks

you’re imprisoned or held in detention

You could get a £50 fine and have to repay overpaid benefits if you don’t report changes and are overpaid as a result.

PIP enquiry line

Telephone: [phone]

Textphone: 0345 601 6677

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm

GOV.UK - Change Of Circumstances:

gov.uk/pip/what-youll-get

I want to genuinely wish you all the best of luck, and please take care of yourself.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[bassqueen in reply to TheAuthor]

Thankyou x

[TheAuthor in reply to bassqueen]

x

[bassqueen in reply to TheAuthor]

Hi ,yes I have informed them ,and yes they are going to send out a new application. My hips are.really hurting today .

once again thankyou x

[TheAuthor in reply to bassqueen]

I am so genuinely sorry that you are in pain with your hips and I sincerely hope that your pain eases soon my friend. Good luck with your new application, fingers crossed for you! x

[Drdad]

Absolutely.I don't know how bad you're Fibromyalgia is right now,I hope it's not causing you too many problems and never gets worse.But just in case its worse than youve said my advice would be to inform the PIP people straight away as it is a change in your medical condition which could get worse and should that happen you don't want any problems claiming for a higher rate.

Wishing you all the best.

[bassqueen]

Very good advice

thankyou

[Mahoney0719]

Hi yes like the rest have said you need to tell them. You are like me I had other problems and got PIP low rate and then I was told in Dec 2015 that I have fibro and was told to tell them as I needed more help. I phoned then up they sent me a new form to full out sent it back two months later had to go for a new assessment had that last Friday now just a waiting game to hear from them.

Hope yours goes a little better xx take care

[bassqueen in reply to Mahoney0719]

Good luck x