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From DLA to PIP
hi sent my forms back on Feb 10 th ,had a letter back to say they had sent my forms back to DWP but I haven't heard anything since ,is this a good sign or what ?really getting me down now I don't need this worry (help)
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As long as they are still paying your DLA as usual I wouldn't worry too much. DWP should have sent your file to Atos/Capita by now - maybe your local assessment centre has a backlog. You could phone the PIP helpline and ask when when your papers were sent to Atos/Capita but personally I wouldn't do too much in the way of chasing up. There just seems to be a delay, not a problem with your claim since they are still paying your DLA. Better to stay on DLA as long as possible as the transition from DLA to PIP isn't always smooth and your turn for PIP assessment will come round soon enough.
Senior online community officer
The delay might be due to the assessment company having a large backlog of cases.
Probably it's because the assessment company has a backlog.
But maybe worth phoning assessment company to check if they've sent you an appointment in the post and you haven't received the letter.
Maybe re-post in 'Ask a benefits advisor category'. They'd know if there are long backlogs in some areas.
I wouldn't worry. They'll deal with your PIP sooner or later and in the meantime you'll still receive your DLA.
for them to make a decision as i no people in under 4 weeks to had theses back aso
could anybody clarify if velcro is a aid or is it just something put on your chlothers / shoes as i got cp i'm parlized down my left side and got no use of my left had what so ever and i use velcro on my shoes but if not possible my carer does my shoes upon all but i just wondering if they do class velcro as a aid
In the DWP's guidance notes that comes with the PIP application form they list velcro as a dressing aid.
Disability Rights website PIP guide has a draft diary that you can adapt. Keep a diary for at least seven consecutive days.
I suggest you phone the DWP and ask. Could be they've only paid part of a month's DLA because your PIP starts tomorrow but check they haven't made a mistake.