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DLA Indefinite to PIP?

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SteV3
SteV3

Hi,

I am on the high Mobility and Care Rates of DLA, but what happens when I am changed to PIP?

I have seen many people mention they are on PIP and it has been awarded for 3 years, and spoken to one person and she was granted PIP Award for 10 years.

Does this mean the 'Indefinite' period of DLA will not exist under the new PIP Allowance.

I recently had my annual letter stating DLA Care and Mobility, both on High Rates are 'indefinite'.

To me that makes no sense whatsoever, 'indefinite' means 'indefinite', not 3 or 10 years!

I would be interested if someone could answer this question and explain why people are only getting 3 or 10 year awards. rolleyes

Regards,

Les.

Regards,

Les.

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  • suse38
    suse38 SteV3

    Posted

    Hi Les,

    My name is Susie.   Like you I was awarded indefinite payments for DLA and Mobility.  I have just received my PIP form to fill out.

    can you please offer any advice.

    many thanks.

    Susie

    • annemarie_24730
      annemarie_24730 suse38

      Posted

      Dear Susie.I would suggest that you download the questions  and  find out the points you would need before completing .Keep us informed as this is a comfort for all who have the same problems .lol
  • stacey84913
    stacey84913 SteV3

    Posted

    Hi did you get this sorted my mum actually waiting on the letter from PIP she did have it indefinate
  • lynne1963
    lynne1963 SteV3

    Posted

    Can you please give me contact details for people who help fill out your form thank you

       Lynne

  • mike62239
    mike62239 SteV3

    Posted

    Hi, very interesting. Is there a way I can find out if my award was "for life" I'm absolutely sure it was as I have a degenerative illness that's been compounded by other problems since my award in 1997! I can picture the letter now but would like confirmation.

    Also could you send me the relevent links to these people who have the 95% success rate as I'm expecting the dreaded letter fairly soon! My wife had hers today!!

    • jessica_78456
      jessica_78456 mike62239

      Posted

      No. Claim is for life anymore, regardless wether it was on dla. My sons is for 6 year but he has ADHD autism and learning disabilities. I requested a paper assessment were as the assessor spoke to the professionals involved in my sons care. He went from dla to pip in march this year. If your claim has already been decided they can give u decision over phone they did with me. But decision are taking roughly 2 -3 wks where I live . Northeast .
  • gloria66760
    gloria66760 SteV3

    Posted

    Hi steve i know this is an old thread but can u give me details of eole who can come with u for aqssessments please as i am anicing here atm many thanks xx
    • jessica_78456
      jessica_78456 gloria66760

      Posted

      I know ur asking Steve, but just incase u get no reply. You can take whom ever you wish and ad also get yr accomplish to take notes . Which is allowed. We did this . Take the Health care professionals name and professionals i.e. If there a Physo or paramedic ect. Take ur time in answering even as them to rephrase there questions if need be . Good luck  
  • gloria66760
    gloria66760 SteV3

    Posted

    Hi steve i know this is an old thread but can u give me details of eole who can come with u for assessments please as i am panicing here atm many thanks xx
  • SteV3
    SteV3

    Posted

    UPDATED: 16th September 2017

    This thread was available at the time to people 3 years ago.

    Websites that were providing people help in 'face to face' assessments by attending is no longer available. It was closed down due to funding cuts.

    As far as I am aware 'indefinite' or 'life' on DLA does not mean a direct swap to Enhanced Rates on PIP, this has been confirmed many times, on this website and many others.

    PIP is a totally different Benefit to DLA

    Regards,

    • jessica_78456
      jessica_78456 SteV3

      Posted

      Definitely agree but you cN speak to welfare rights and other charity's for help with firms google them 

    • SteV3
      SteV3 jessica_78456

      Posted

      Very true Jessica, Welfare Rights and other Charities are available - many can be approached through Occupational Therapists or Adult Care Services. Most can be contacted through your local council offices for your area.

      PS. I like the name Jessica, we named our youngest daughter Jessica - Well, I say youngest she's nearly 18, but still the youngest. Our other children are 2 boys aged 26 and 22.

      Time flies after they leave school... and it makes me feel old! eeklol

  • annemarie_24730
    annemarie_24730 SteV3

    Posted

    Hi Steve ,The rules for pip are totally different and its highly unlikely that indefinate applies  since this government like to look at cuts for the disabled .
  • Johnny_p
    Johnny_p SteV3

    Posted

    I have just submitted my application for p.i.p.along with plenty of medical evidence. To be honest it is like a black cloud hanging over your head.I just changed my car in august and because of my reliability on it I am absolutely terrified of losing it.I just hope common sense prevails because of my condition and this horrible anxious wait comes to an end.as for the award lengths I am 61 in February and hoping I get something similar to my last award of five years
  • jessica_78456
    jessica_78456 SteV3

    Posted

    No claim is definitely they can go for some time depending on condition most are 3 year my sons is 6 but that because he has autism learning disabilities and ADHD . U can request a home visit or paper based assessment but they may ask u get a letter from yr doctor to prove why ud need this. Dla is not pip ,  the question s are very different they try to trip u up , most Heath care assessor are not trained to deal with Percific condition s . In fact I've heard a lot of people say they are been looked at by paramedic s . Not right , it's like a Physo doing a midwifes job . All so wrong 

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