LCWRA and PIP

Francesca22

I have been receiving LCWRA since March 2023 and will be applying for PIP. If I’m successful in getting PIP does that mean I will have to have another WCA? I don’t think I could go through it again so soon.

Albus_Scope

Hiya @Francesca22 Getting PIP shouldn't trigger another WCA for your UC, no. Best of luck with your PIP application, will you let us know how you get on? 

Francesca22

Thank you very much.

Francesca22

Thank you for the info. I won’t be applying for PIP just yet as I am still waiting to see a Neurologist and get a diagnosis for my poor mobility. When I had my WCA it was classed as ‘Dizziness’ but once I have an actual name for it I will apply for PIP so that’s why am I worried when putting the correct diagnosis that it could trigger another WCA? Would it be better to to apply for PIP now rather than waiting to see the Neurologist?

Albus_Scope

Hey @Francesca22 PIP isn't based on any diagnosis, it's about how your disability affects you day to day. So there's no need for the diagnosis, as long as you can explain (with real world examples) how you're affected by it on the forms. 

Francesca22

That’s very helpful, I wasn’t aware I don’t actually need a diagnosis so will apply for PIP now. Thank you. 🙂