PIP Tribunal

I went for a PIP tribunal many years ago, after a 9-10 month wait.

At the time, we were fortunate enough to be signposted to a Solicitor beforehand, who specialised in appealing such tribunals for various people within various Disabled communities, having Spina Bifida herself and experienced her fair share of prejudice.

It was at a Magistrates Court, where myself, my partner/carer and the Solicitor were present.

Like Sporadic Sparkly says, it presents as more of a interview scenario, where a panel of experts ask questions about your PIP form, going over why you are appealing the decisions initially made against it.

I remember being reassured by them that they weren't trying to "trip me up", but simply wished to get to the bottom of the investigation, and ensure that my appeal against their decisions to reject my PIP were valid.

There was one question in particular that ironically tripped me up, and I remember shutting down in the room.

To this day, the remainder of the discussion is just a blur, only remembering leaving to wait outside for their decision which was made within minutes as a successful appeal.

My advice would be to ensure you have your support present, and that your appeal and evidence remains clear and consistent, ensuring it challenges their initial decision.

It can be incredibly nerve wrecking, but once you get through it all, it will hopefully be a weight lifted off your shoulders.

Wishing you all the best with it!

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to me. I just know that I’m really going to struggle being asked questions. I don’t know why it has to be so hard. Thank you again 

No worries. It is an unnecessary struggle, but hopefully you'll get through it.

No worries. It is an unnecessary struggle, but hopefully you'll get through it.

Thank you I hope so but the closer it’s getting the more scared I’m getting.