Hi, my name is Lorraine236! I thought assessments stopped at 66

Lorraine236
Lorraine236 Community member Posts: 1 Listener
edited January 2023 in PIP, DLA, and AA
I’m 67 been claiming pip and disability now I have to have a assessment I thought assessments stopped at 66 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 61,736 Championing
    Not everyone of state pension age will be given a 10 year award. It's for those whose conditions are unlikely to change.

    Your current award was likely given before you reached state pension age so this time if you're awarded you maybe given a 10 year award. Full details here. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/thousands-of-pensioners-to-benefit-from-pip-assessment-overhaul

  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,451 Championing
    Welcome to the community @lorraine236 :) I can see that poppy123456 has given you some information about this. Please do let us know if there's anything you're still unsure about.

    How are you feeling about the prospect of an assessment? I know they can be a bit daunting for many people.