PIP Review Form has arrived

Hi King_Drax_I

The way to complete a PIP review form is to treat it as a new claim. You need to go to page 129 on the PIP guide to find details on the review.

A pip 1043 form is another name for an AR1 short review form, it should still say AR1 at the bottom left of each page. Its best to treat all reviews as you would a new claim.

If nothing has changed since your previous pip assessment, its best to explain in detail what has changed and what has stayed the same and how you’re finding each task. If you kept a copy of your previous claim then use that as a template to complete your new review form.

If there has been any changes in your condition(s)/medication then add the changes.

If you have an up to date review of your treatment, therapy and medication it could be helpful to include this also.

It is perfectly OK for you to type your answers and attach them as extra pages to the form, just make sure that each page has your full name and NINO at the top and that they are numbered, we recommend "page X of Y" so that it is easy to see if pages are missing. Make sure you clearly mark on the form where your answers are and on the relevant page that you are answering question X.

I would not split your answers across the form and attached pages, do one or the other for each activity (not question), splitting it risks the second part of your answer not being read.

Attach the pages to the back of the form using a staple or make a hole in the top left corner and use a treasury tag, string or ribbon to the form. The pages need to be easily detached so that they can be scanned by the DWP.

If you feel you do not have enough time to complete this form you should be able to arrange an extension by calling the DWP and explain that you need a bit extra time.

I hope all goes smoothly for you, try and fill in the form over a few days and take plenty of breaks, from previous experience I know this can be very stressful attempting filling the form all in one go, use our guide to help you complete the form; benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip

Gary

Hi mumsgirl

You are not thick lol, your question is very sensible.

In a review form the answer boxes are quite small, If you cannot fit your answer in the small box wite in the box in large pring "see page x of Y" and then on page x of y write out in full, details on how your condition affects you against each activity, also if your hand writing is as bad as mine, I write it on my lap top and then print it off.

Quite often claimants write no change or tick the box no change, without explaining how their condition affects them.

Gary

Hi King_Drax_I

Yes it would be ok to use copy and paste.

If there has been no change from you last assessment then use your previous information.

If your condition has deteriorated then explain what has deteriorated and how it affects you, any changes in medication, explain the changes and any side effects.

If you can get a family member or friend who helps you write a supporting letter as to what help they give you and why, the why part is the important part.

Gary