pip less than dla

kward
kward Community member Posts: 16 Listener
even though same level of care and mobility pip is less money than dla was why?

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  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Community member Posts: 5,195 Championing
    It shouldn't be
    What rate are you getting ?

    CR
  • BenefitsTrainingCo
    BenefitsTrainingCo Community member Posts: 2,621 Trailblazing
    kward,

    That doesn't sound right. The mobility rates of PIP are exactly the same as for DLA. The middle rate care component of DLA is the same rate as the standard daily living component of PIP, and the high rate care component is the same as the enhanced daily living component.

    Because the care component isn't directly comparable to the daily living component I would double check what rate you are actually getting - is it standard or enhanced?

    Will
  • popstt
    popstt Community member Posts: 3 Listener
    Hi I was on high mobility middle care now I’m on standard for both pip components I’m down about £152 a month
  • buzzer
    buzzer Community member Posts: 104 Empowering
    edited July 2019
    Your mobility has dropped to standard so the difference will be a drop from £61.20 to £23.20 per week, a difference of £38.00 x 4 =£152.00 loss 
  • popstt
    popstt Community member Posts: 3 Listener
    Don't think there is a lot I can do

  • buzzer
    buzzer Community member Posts: 104 Empowering
    You could ask for a mandatory reconsideration, a month from the date on the decision/award letter, but up to 13 months if you have good reason for not asking earlier.
    Did you get copy of the assessors report from DWP showing what you scored?
    Pop postcode in here and see what advice you can get local to you 
    https://advicelocal.uk/
  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,510 Championing
    Hi @popstt, I'm sorry there has been a drop. How long have you had the PIP decision? If it was less than a month ago then you may be able to appeal the decision.

    Here is some information about appealing a DWP decision

    If you have any further questions then please do not hesitate to ask :)
  • popstt
    popstt Community member Posts: 3 Listener
    Hi Chloe I’m just worried if I appeal they might take it all of me

  • Paul_green
    Paul_green Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    Hi can anyone tell me why my pip is only £338 for the care component but my dla was £350.60
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 61,070 Championing
    Hi can anyone tell me why my pip is only £338 for the care component but my dla was £350.60
    Your question was answered here on your other thread. https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/63976/pip-dla#latest