Pip

[Deejojo]

Hi do u have to let dip know if your going into hospital as I’m not sure

[PinkLamb]

Yes, any changes at all you must let DWP know about

[nomoreheels]

As I understand it you don't need to inform the DWP about going into hospital for a short stay Denise. It's if your stay has been or you expect it to be 28 days or more you need to tell them, that would come under Change of Circumstances, in which case your PIP will be stopped for the length of stay after the 28th day & reinstated once you inform them you've been discharged.

I hope all goes smoothly & your recovery is swift.

[nomoreheels in reply to nomoreheels]

If you haven't yet decided to contact the DWP how about asking your local CAB Denise? Or maybe a comparison would help you decide. Would you inform the DWP if you went on a normal length holiday, say a week or a fortnight? If your answer is no then it should be the same for a short stay in hospital. If you intend to be on holiday (out of the country) for 13 weeks then you have to inform them, the same for a hospital stay of 28 days or more, nothing less. If you're still unsure then you can of course call the PIP enquiry line, 0800 121 4433, explain you're having a knee replacement, standard hospitalisation time you understand is up to 5 days but is usually 2-3 days. What you mustn't do, or allow them to have you say is that you're applying for a Change in Circumstances, this may open up a PIP renewal.

[Mmrr]

Not unless you are in hospital for 28 days or more.

[FRreedman]

Yes, ,there is a phone number to ring, it was sent with your award letter.

[calamityjane1971]

I think you should contact Citizens Advice or DWP for advice, there’s conflicting advice given here and of course you don’t want to land in hot water with the DWP!

[Deejojo]

Aww that’s very kind of you thank you soo much that has put my

Mind at rest bless

U

[dembonesDAMNBONES]

Following on Ajay575's advice, I haven't long finished reading his post on the matter, in which he's copied the response he recieved.

Basically, anything over 28 days has to be reported to PIP, but also an accumulation of days, for the same problem, adding up to over 28 days must also be reported.

I thought I'd add this point, so folk don't accidently fall foul of DWP.