DLA ending and applying for PIP

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denisemargaret
denisemargaret Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
edited May 2019 in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
Had letter today to say my dla is ending so I have applied for pip hope my assessment goes well I have mobility issues due to polio in my right leg and arthritis in both my knees shoulder and lower back I’m worried I might lose mobility vehicle as this is my life line to outside world wish me luck
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  • edwards123
    edwards123 Online Community Member Posts: 12 Listener
    Know the feeling, good luck
  • thespiceman
    thespiceman Online Community Member Posts: 6,283 Championing

    Hello @denisemargaret  Pleased to meet you welcome.

    Thank you for joining and sharing.

    I am one of the team of community champions.  We guide, advise and help new members who join the forum.

    Please can I advise have a look around our website.  We have information on PIP.

    I would consider speaking to CAB.  Can help and give you advice on benefits.

    Please if we can help with anything. Please ask.  Some one will know from our community or a member of our team.

    Best wishes for you for a positive outcome.

    Take care.

    @thespiceman

  • denisemargaret
    denisemargaret Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    Thank you 
  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,754 Online Community Programme Lead
    Hi @denisemargaret and welcome to the community. 
    Best of luck with your application for PIP. Our members are very knowledgeable so if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. :)
  • denisemargaret
    denisemargaret Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    thank you will let you know how I get on
  • denisemargaret
    denisemargaret Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    Got my face to face assessment next Monday home visit though I didn’t request one saves me a journey, I hope all goes ok for me will let you know how it goes 
  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,754 Online Community Programme Lead
    Best of luck on Monday @denisemargaret!
  • denisemargaret
    denisemargaret Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    Thanks xx
  • denisemargaret
    denisemargaret Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    Had my face to face assessment yesterday didn’t last as long as I thought it would just got to wait now for outcome six weeks 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    There's no timescales for decisions. They tell everyone 6 weeks but it doesn't really mean anything.

    Wait a week then ring DWP to request a copy of the assessment report to be sent to you. This will give you some idea what the decision is likely to be because they mostly go with the report.
  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,754 Online Community Programme Lead
    I hope the assessment wasn't too stressful @denisemargaret. Good luck with the decision!
  • denisemargaret
    denisemargaret Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    It wasn’t stressful at all I was stressing before she came but not at all once assessment started just hoping it goes in my favour thanks x
  • drewdundee
    drewdundee Online Community Member Posts: 49 Contributor
    I’m sure you did great just be honest on how conditions affect you and you are golden. 
  • edwards123
    edwards123 Online Community Member Posts: 12 Listener
    Thanks for that.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Great news!
  • thespiceman
    thespiceman Online Community Member Posts: 6,283 Championing
    Hello @denisemargaret   Congratulations well done.

    Take care.

    @thespiceman
  • KG100
    KG100 Online Community Member Posts: 277 Empowering
    It's nice to hear good news. 
  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 11,754 Online Community Programme Lead
    That's great @denisemargaret, thanks for taking the time to share your news with us! :)
  • denisemargaret
    denisemargaret Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    Just glad it’s sorted hope everyone else gets the outcome they want x