If this is your first visit, check out the community guide. You will have to Join us or Sign in before you can post.
Receiving too many notifications? Adjust your notification settings.
Worried about swapping from DLA to PIP

Hello I am Anthony
I am new to this website. I am 69 years old(70 in November) I have been claiming Disability Living Allowance since 2009.I have been chronically arthritic for many years and had to finally accept I will not get better.Despite having two hip replacements.One is a different size to the other so I dont walk properly either and a knee replacement that is leaving me with numbness and foot drop. I have arthritic hands and if I didnt have my wife as carer I couldnt even make a cup of tea for myself without dropping the kettle This is apart from suffering with other health issues diabetes,diverticulitis and heart disease to name a few
.I have been sent a letter about changing from DLA to PIP I will make a claim for PIP but I have been having sleepless nights about losing this money. I am very distressed as I have heard people in my position are being refused the new benefit. Do anyone have any experience of this new Benefit? What do have to expect?Everything I said here can be proved by my doctor and surgeon whose care I am currently under,I am due another knee replacement but the surgeon says since I have had three operations in two years he will not do another operation in the near future
I am new to this website. I am 69 years old(70 in November) I have been claiming Disability Living Allowance since 2009.I have been chronically arthritic for many years and had to finally accept I will not get better.Despite having two hip replacements.One is a different size to the other so I dont walk properly either and a knee replacement that is leaving me with numbness and foot drop. I have arthritic hands and if I didnt have my wife as carer I couldnt even make a cup of tea for myself without dropping the kettle This is apart from suffering with other health issues diabetes,diverticulitis and heart disease to name a few
.I have been sent a letter about changing from DLA to PIP I will make a claim for PIP but I have been having sleepless nights about losing this money. I am very distressed as I have heard people in my position are being refused the new benefit. Do anyone have any experience of this new Benefit? What do have to expect?Everything I said here can be proved by my doctor and surgeon whose care I am currently under,I am due another knee replacement but the surgeon says since I have had three operations in two years he will not do another operation in the near future
Replies
Sorry to hear about the stress this has been causing you and all the health problems you are having.
I do not have any personal experience around applying for PIP but I know people who have. If you are worried about the forms and what information to include I would suggest making an appointment with your nearest citizens advice centre or looking at their online guides as they can support you with this process. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/before-claiming/if-you-get-dla/
It is also worth having letters or reports from your Doctor and Surgeon explaining the impact your condition has on you.
Given the complexity of your health challenges, it may also be worth requesting a home visit from an Occupational Therapist if one hasn't already been offered. They will be able to advise on any equipment, home adjustments, or strategies that may make life a little easier for you. They would also be able to write a report to assist with your PIP claim and any equipment needs are taken into consideration in the application. If this is something you are interested in then you can request one via your local authority website under health and social care, elderly care, occupational therapy.
Hope this helps a little and that the process goes OK for you. Best of luck and please don't hesitate to use this forum if you have any further queries or concerns.
Scope
Tell us what you think?
Complete our feedback form to help us to improve your community.