Becoming homeless during PIP Review process

Hello everyone,

First time I have posted, so here goes - I currently receive PIP basic level of care (£280.00 approx. per 4 weeks), and I'm under review, having filled out the forms, provided evidence etc and am waiting in the backlog queue for either a decision, or a telephone review or face-to-face review.

My personal circumstances very recently changed. I had to leave the house I lived in with my (now ex-) partner. We have separated. I have been assessed this week as homeless and am living in a small van. Aside from the upheaval this has caused to my mental health I am getting anxious about a lot of things. One of these things I'd really appreciate some advice on is:

When should I contact PIP and tell them about my circumstance change?

I don't want to cause any extra problems with my PIP claim whilst it's under review as I am homeless, only just coping and my 'official' address is now at the local Job Centre. I'm mindful also that I should report this change in my circumstances to PIP.

Does anyone have any advice for me?

I am receiving UC (migrated off Tax Credits to UC in Jan '24) as well as PIP. Under my current circumstances I am very worried that my PIP might stop, as every penny I have I desperately need.

I am also struggling with my mobility due to arthritis in my joint, my right knee especially, I am on a waiting list for knee replacement surgery. I was also diagnosed with Prostate cancer in 2022.

The mobility issues (I now have to use a stick to walk over 200 metres) and the cancer diagnosis I listed in detail with all supporting letters etc when I completed my PIP review forms and sent back in Jan '24. I'm awaiting the review whilst they deal with a backlog of reviews.

Thanks, Paul

thanks Catherine, I will use the Job Centre address I was told to use by Bristol Council . . .