Should I apply for pip now or wait till DLA stops

Cutelady60
Cutelady60 Community member Posts: 14 Listener
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 

Comments

  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi there 

    Personally but only my opinion I would wait till they contact you to apply for pip 
  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,005 Championing
    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.
  • Cutelady60
    Cutelady60 Community member Posts: 14 Listener
    I wrote it all down for Dash so when I call them I can show them all. 
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,443 Championing
    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?