Can you help me

[olliebobb]

Hi today I had a phone call from pip it was to say could I just confirm the date I was in hospital with phnewmonia so I told them. And then they said that’s good thank you that’s all. We need he said I’ve sent a letter with everting in it explaining what decision was made I’m on high rate pip due to having collapsed lung I went to bed one night and my lung collapsed I don’t smoke basically the said the lungs were over working due to me having COPD and brittle asthma also I have arthritis in my knees and soft bone on the spine In am always in pain on nine I teams for my health on prescription also 200mg pregablin. Three times a day. And morphine I drink. Anyway before he went off the phone he said you do Not need to attend any assessment also I’ve extended your pip so does that mean I’ve not been took off it ????thank you ollie bob

[Wendy58]

My husband read that because of the backlog of applications because of COVID that a lot of people on Pip are having their PIP extended by either just their assessment forms or by a phone call to iron out any queries x

[olliebobb in reply to Wendy58]

Hi I didn’t need a over the phone assessment and he told me I don’t need to attend an assessment I hate worrying cause it’s a big worry he as sent a letter out explaining it all and I asked if it was going to be ok cause I worry he said yes it’s all fine nothing to worry about your pip as been extended so I wounder how long the extend it for ? I’ve been on pip for 2 yr now and didn’t need an assessment last time they had all the information they needed

[Dizzytwo Moderator]

Hi there, yes it sounds like your PIP will continue for now. I am sure it will all be explained how long the extension is for when you receive a letter 🙂

[olliebobb in reply to Dizzytwo]

Yes he said to me before he came off the phone there as been a letter sent out to you explaining everything you Do Not need to attend any assessment face to face or over the phone assessment due to everything we know. He then said your pip as been extended i hope it means it is all ok I hate the worry it leaves. I didn’t have to attend any assessment the first time round the did though look at all drs and hospital records as it was stated on the letter saying we have seen all the information we need and decided high rate for both. Thanks for replying 😊

[olliebobb in reply to Dizzytwo]

Do you no how long the extend it for I’ve been on pip for 2 year now would it be the same for another two yrs or is it less this is new to me I don’t no what to expect

[Dizzytwo Moderator in reply to olliebobb]

Hi, I am sorry I don't know how long it will be for. I'm guessing it could be anywhere from 1 to 10 years. Please come back to this page and let us know how you get on. It really does help others when members keep their posts updated thank you and good luck. 🤞You get it for the 10 years xx

Momo

[Farmerboy]

Yes you will remain on the PIP benefits, your award notification letter will explain all the length of your award and payment dates.