Been on DLA 23 years, when and how do I apply for PIP?

dollydog

Hi I have been on dla now for approx 23 years was given it for life.have quiet a few issues and got a letter last year telling me soon I will need to apply for pip.have no idea when or how to apply.

CockneyRebel

Hello dollydog and welcome

The change over is behind schedule. When your turn comes around you will recieve a letter, it could be next week or in two years time.
It would be a good idea to reasearch the points system, descriptors and criteria for a PIP award as there are substancial differences from DLA. PIP is more about functionality rather than condition
A good place to start is the B&W self test

 http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php

CR

Lasian_Alumni

Welcome to the community @dollydog!

Citizens Advice has some information about what to do when you get a letter asking you to change over to PIP, including when and how to apply. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/before-claiming/if-you-get-dla/

We also have some great information and videos on the website about PIP and how to prepare for an assessment. https://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/benefits/pip