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DLA stopped after accident caused me to miss assessment

Karensteven1
Karensteven1 Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited February 2019 in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hi I had a pip medical 8 weeks ago I was told it should take 6 weeks I'm getting desperate was on dla but fell in bath and broke three ribs was suppose to go for pip a few days later but couldn't go was in agony and couldn't breath but phoned up to explain but my dla was stopped because I didn't go 
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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community Co-Production Group Posts: 7,946 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @Karensteven1 welcome to the community! 

    Sorry to hear what happened, the waiting time for a decision can vary and depend on the backlog in your area. Have you contacted their helpline to enquire about what stage your claim is at?
    Disability Gamechanger - 2019
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  • thespiceman
    thespiceman Member Posts: 6,389 Disability Gamechanger
    Hello @Karensteven1 Pleased to meet you welcome.

    Thank you for joining and sharing. Sorry what has happened. Have you contacted PIP helpline to enquire as my friend @Ami2301 has stated to you.

    I am one of the team of community champions who advise and help new members who have joined.

    Please ask if we can help and advise. Some one will know. From our community or a member of our team.

    Please hope you recover soon.

    Take care.

    @thespiceman
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  • steve51
    steve51 Member Posts: 7,154 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @Karensteven1

    Welcome how are things today????

    Please have a good look ? at the info/
    advise above that my good friends @Ami2301 @thespiceman have provided you with.

    If there is anything else that I can help/support you with please please let me know ???????

    @steve51
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