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DLA to PIP and turning 65

reg1927

I hope someone can help me please I am a bit concerned I have been on DLA enhanced rate of mobility for a number of years given it indefinitely I am 65 in July (when I get my pension) I have now been sent paperwork for PIP if they now refuse me and I apeal and it doesn’t get heard until I’m over 65 will I still get the chance to the appeal as 64 is the cut off date I know if they can they will get rid of me please help.

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markyboy

As long as your pip application is submitted before 65 you should be ok

CockneyRebel

Hi reg and welcome

DLA to PIP change over is not ruled by the cut off date

When you receive your decision you still have the right to MR and appeal even if you are past 65

However, this is the only opportunity to set your mobility award going forward. What ever rate of mobility you accept now will not be increased in the future.

Things to know about PIP

Get face to face advice from CAB, welfare rights or similar whenever possible

DLA and PIP use different criteria for awards

Just because you had DLA indefinately does not guarantee you will qualify for PIP

When making the initial phone call ask for your DLA to be taken into consideration if applicable

When you receive your PIP2 form you can ask for an extension of two weeks to complete and return it if need be.

It is important to understand the points system, descriptors and criteria for an award Have a look at the B&W self test

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

PIP is about how your condition affect your functionality. The "HOW"
Medical evidence is only usefull to explain the "WHY. On its own, medical evidence will not win you an award
Only send relevant medical evidence. More is not always better. HCP's and DM's will not spend time combing through your edition of War and Peace to find the facts.

Most claimants will be required to attend a f2f assessment, usually at a centre.

If you are unable to attend a centre and need a home visit, you will normally require a GP's letter stating explicitly that you cannot attend a centre and why. There must be no ambiguity.

When you receive an appointment date you can rearrange it once only, you must then attend the new appointment

Failure to attend will result in your file being returned to the DWP and your claim maybe closed.

When you do attend the assessment you may take a companion for support.

Make no special effort, be yourself

Take your medication as prescribed

Most people with long term conditions have learned to manage and conceal their condition. On the day you must become "disabled" for the assessor to see the real you, otherwise an incorrect assessment is likely.

I am in no way suggesting that anyone should put on an act and pretend to be worse than they are, many people are already stressed, but at the same time it will not help if the claimant " Puts on a brave face" as my gran used to say

If you have a home visit, the assessor is just the same as any visitor , they do not have the right to look around your home.

If possible have a companion with you

Keep to your normal routine. If at the appointed time you are normaly still in bed or not dressed, then, if you are comfortable, there is no reason to alter that.

You decide which room the assessment takes place in
Assessors may arrive early or late so be ready. Have your ID and medication list to hand.

The assessor will be observing everything you do from the start, how you sit, stand, walk, handle items such as bags and coats.

Don't expect them to answer many questions, they have an agenda and will want to stick to it.

If you have a companion they can take notes.

After the assessment you should ring the DWP and ask for a copy of the report, but wait for 3-4 days for them to receive it. Do not be fobbed off, you are entitled to it no matter what the phone jockey tells you.

When you receive the report it will give you an indication of your possible award it is a recommendation only, it is the DM that makes the decision and it may differ.

When you receive the decision letter, you have a month from the date on the letter to ask for a mandatory reconsideration, no extension is normally given. You can do so by phone and or letter.

If you have received an award the decision letter will tell you what it is, how much and from when.
If it is a new claim it will be dated from the day of the first phone call. If a change from DLA then it should be dated the day after your DLA stops. If it is a review then it should be a continuation with any back date if a higher award is given

Look for both the end date and the "We will contact you after " date. Reviews are usually carried out a year before the end date. Some shorter awards have an end date and you will have to reapply.

Some useful links

https://www.gov.uk/government/public...ment-providers

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/be...nd-carers/pip/

https://www.rethink.org/resources/p

CR

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reg1927 said:

I hope someone can help me please I am a bit concerned I have been on DLA enhanced rate of mobility for a number of years given it indefinitely I am 65 in July (when I get my pension) I have now been sent paperwork for PIP if they now refuse me and I apeal and it doesn’t get heard until I’m over 65 will I still get the chance to the appeal as 64 is the cut off date I know if they can they will get rid of me please help.

Hi, CR writes a lot of good advice. After 5 years of messing about with PIP, CR told me straight what I should be doing.

I do sympathise with you. My mum should have had me 4 weeks earlier and then I would have had the right to DLA indefinitely with no PIP involvement!!
As it is I just missed the deadline and had to forgo my indefinite High Care & Mobility that I had since the mid 90's in favour of being given the chance to claim PIP. I have just turned 70 and up to now I have had to have three face to face assessments for PIP as they are only allowing me 2 years at a time.
I really hope you have better luck than I am having. It's been a up and down affair. Losing my Enhanced Mobility & Enhanced Care three times with three Motability cars being repossessed in 5 years!!!

Just work with what CR has advised and you can't go far wrong.

SusanMG5836

what is mobile

Albus_Alumni

Hello @SusanMG5456 I'm guessing you needed to ask a question relating to this discussion? It's doubtful any of the original posters will reply, as the discussion is from 2018. Is there anything we can support you with?