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Hi, my name is anisty!

Hello! New here! I act as appointee for my 21yr old son who has autism and learning difficulties. His latest dla award ends april 2020 and currently waiting for pip decision. Very stressful!
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I thought i had reason to hope when i got a letter today saying they had all the info they needed to make a decision (no face to face) but the reply i got suggests that this letter doesnt really give much room for optimism. He could still be turned down flat.
I wish i had found these forums before i filled out his form but at least i will be better prepared for his appeal
We did have a fast and successful outcome for universal credit recently. Stupidly, i never even looked into UC for my son as i had seen the film "i, daniel blake" and no way could my son do a work journal like that.
I only recently found out there are different categories!! My son went with a support worker to the job centre to kick off the process. I filled out his capability for work asst myself and he did get an appt for f2f.
Then, 2 days before it was due to take place, it was cancelled as they had 'new evidence' i have no idea what that new evidence was but that same day, i logged into the online account and his decision letter was there - placed in lcwra group.
That was a surprise as i thought he would have limited capacity for work. They knew he helps in the cafe. However, the autistic centre he attends said that was a great result for him and he can try voluntary things to see how he manages.
So that one went really easily.
I know pip and uc are seperate. Its too much to hope that this one will go as easily and this is the benefit we want to hang on to. It isnt about the money. Its about him being recognised as a disabled person that needs help. He will need support right through his life after we are gone and i dont want him dropping out of the system.
This forum seems a really friendly and supportive community