Pip

oliversmount

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?

poppy123456

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.