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I was diagnosed in July with parkinsons disease.i am currently on low rate dla and have been for a few years.i am 65 years old.is it worth me applying for pip,or should I just forget about it?
PIP isn’t awarded based on any diagnosis. The criteria for PIP is completely different to DLA. I’d advise you to have a look at this before deciding whether to apply. It’s rather long but definitely worth having a read. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-assessment-guide-for-assessment-providers/pip-assessment-guide-part-2-the-assessment-criteria#daily-living-activities
If you do decide to apply your DLA will continue until a decision is made on the PIP. If successfully awarded your first PIP payment will be about 7 weeks after the decision is made.
If any PIP award is higher than your DLA you will not be owed the difference between the two.
The value must be greater than or equal to 1.
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