Cancer diagnosis, do I tell them?

nh_user_643179 · August 28, 2019, 5:00pm

Hi all,

I have just been diagnosed with cancer. I won’t know the likely outcome until after surgery to hopefully remove it. Is it best I tell DWP or not? I currently get lower PIP payment.

TIA

nh_user_1264295 · August 28, 2019, 5:25pm

i mary so sorry to hear but i would advise you to contact the DWP if only for advice

nh_user_990899 · August 28, 2019, 6:16pm

Hi,

I’m sorry to hear that. Unless you’ve been diagnosed as terminal and have less than 6 months then there’s no need to report the changes because PIP isn’t about a diagnosis.

Also the 3 month rule will apply here, if the terminal one doesn’t. This means you must have had the condition for at least 3 months to receive a higher award, if the descriptors apply to you.

I really don’t mean to sound harsh just incase you think i am. I just don’t want you to report the changes unless your functional conditions have got worse because reporting a change of circumstances means more forms, more face to face assessment and you could lose everything you already have.

Good luck with the treatment and i hope everything goes ok for you!!! xx

nh_user_643179 · August 28, 2019, 6:23pm

Thank you Denise, you have confirmed what I thought. Unless, or until, I am on a short road left, I will not inform them.

nh_user_990899 · August 28, 2019, 9:48pm

You’re welcome Mary. I hope everything goes well for you! Please take care!