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Should I apply for pip now or wait till DLA stops

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Cutelady60
Cutelady60 Community member Posts: 14 Listener
in PIP, DLA, and AA
I had I definite DLA but as you all know it’s stopping I was wondering if I would be better to apply for pip now as I have a lot more illnesses since 1996 I have severe mental health issues EUPD plus severe anxiety Copd stage 2 widening of the airways arthritis in knees neck and now right food from a fracture I have a lot of back up info a support worker. NES non epileptic seizures when I applied for DLA it was for epilepsy and mental health what do you think plus I get so out of breath walking have to stop every few mins I also have Alexia a form of dyslexia word blindness what do you think. Should I wait or should I apply for pip now.

tricia 
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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi there 

    Personally but only my opinion I would wait till they contact you to apply for pip 
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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
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    Depends on what level of DLA you currently receiving veg compared to what level of PIP you might now qualify for. Not something to do without fully understanding how PIP works and how it is assessed.
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  • woodbine
    woodbine Community member Posts: 11,759 Disability Gamechanger
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    DLA and PIP differ in many ways and PIP isn't about your illnesses/conditions but what impact they have on your daily living and/or mobility.
    Personally I would do as @janer1967 suggests and wait, it won't be long now.
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  • Cutelady60
    Cutelady60 Community member Posts: 14 Listener
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    I wrote it all down for Dash so when I call them I can show them all. 
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,496 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @Cutelady60 :) It's good that you've made notes so that you can be prepared when you speak to DASH. I hope that they can help you to work out your next steps. 

    I'm glad to hear that you have a support worker. Are you getting enough support for your physical and mental health at the moment?
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