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Hi, my name is Traceydee!

hi all - im finding this page very helpful - right i suffer with a number of health problems - and have been on dla for 15 years as i had it for life - now im changing over to pip - its driving me daft after hearing all the story's about the lies that have been told to get you off it - i cant sleep its on my mind all the time - i made a claim on 13th october , had my face to face home visit on 7th dec - we are now on the 29th dec and not heard a thing i did ring them and requested a copy of the f2f appointment .. but i guess its just a waiting game now .. x
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Hi @Traceydee,
Welcome to the community
great to hear your find this helpful.
Sorry to hear how anxious your feeling while awaiting the decision
did you ask for an update (or an estimate of how long it would take) when you asked for a copy of the f2f appointment?
If things don't go to plan please don't panic although I appreciate that's easier said than done. We have lots of community members and specialists on hand to talk you through the next stage (if its needed).
Keep us posted with the outcome.
Best wishes,
Kirsty
Scope helpline
No harm in chasing them again today- if they have reached a decision and it’s in the post I’d suspect Royal Mail might have a bit of a backlog too.
Fingers crossed its good news for you!
Kirsty
Scope Helpline
A very warm welcome to tge forums.
All the best in getting your apIP application sorted with the DWP and confirmation arrives in tge post
One thing i was wondering if any one could help at all - if im awarded pip - do they send you pay back from when you claim mine was 13th Oct 16 - or from the f2f appointment 7-12-16- i have been asking but some get from claim and some from f2f - so im confused - im already on dla for life x
Normally the decision will reflect the HCP recommendation
If you are still receiving DLA then that should be paid for four weeks following your decision and your PIP award will start the day after
CR
TK
It's great news that you agree with what the HCP decided. As CR stated generally the decision maker will follow the recommendations of the HCP.
In regards to payment as you were on DLA, PIP should follow on from DLA. That is there should be no gap in your payments.
Kind regards
Maria