DLA to PIP appeal

pete123
pete123 Online Community Member Posts: 10 Listener
edited September 2018 in PIP, DLA, and AA
I am new on here I got DLA award for life then PIP came out. So I applied for PIP only got 4 points. I have a total heart block and had a pacemaker fitted when I was 22 months old. I also have arthritis in my spine i am now starting to suffer with a lot of pain in my back , hip , and leg. I am just wanting advice on what to do nexted. I have appealed the discussion for PIP still waiting to here back.

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  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    Hi @pete123 and a warm welcome to the community! I am sorry to hear this. PIP is unfortunately a completely different benefit to DLA. Do you need any support regarding your appeal? Many community members have been through this process so I am sure we would be able to help if you need anything at all :)
  • pete123
    pete123 Online Community Member Posts: 10 Listener
    Yes please Chloe thank you so much.
  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    Not a problem @pete123 :)

    Citizens Advice are able to help you through this. Also, here is information from the Scope website about the appeal process and what steps to take/ what to expect. If you need anything else then please do let me know :)
  • pete123
    pete123 Online Community Member Posts: 10 Listener
    Thank you.
  • pete123
    pete123 Online Community Member Posts: 10 Listener
    Thank you Chloe 
  • jane1973
    jane1973 Online Community Member Posts: 175 Empowering
    Welcome @pete123 have you requested your mandatory decision or are you awaiting your appeal date?
  • pete123
    pete123 Online Community Member Posts: 10 Listener
    A mandatory decision. My doctor wanted to put me on the sick but I can't afford to.
  • jane1973
    jane1973 Online Community Member Posts: 175 Empowering
    @pete123 my mandatory decision didn’t change anything so I am now waiting for my appeal date have you requested a copy of your face to face medical report?  That’s where you find out what has been written about you to help dwp make their decision
  • jane1973
    jane1973 Online Community Member Posts: 175 Empowering
    @pete123 good luck to you hope you have a better outcome than I did
  • debbiedo49
    debbiedo49 Online Community Member Posts: 2,890 Championing
    Welcome
  • pete123
    pete123 Online Community Member Posts: 10 Listener
    Yes I got my copy thank you.
  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Online Community Member Posts: 7,877 Championing
    Hi @pete123
    Welcome to the community! Wishing you all the best! :)
  • pete123
    pete123 Online Community Member Posts: 10 Listener
    Thank you so much.
  • pete123
    pete123 Online Community Member Posts: 10 Listener
    Hi I and still waiting to hear back about my PIP appeal it has been weeks now how long does the appeal take please.I have also been put on the sick because of ill health. I have had to go on universal credit because of a drop in my hours what a waste of time that is.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 63,185 Championing
    It can take a year in some areas for a hearing date. It all depends on backlog in your area. You can ring HMCTS and ask them approx how long it will be and they'll tell you.

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