DLA query

50Twuncle

I was awarded DLA mid range care component - 6 years ago on a "lifetime award" basis (ie forever - or as long as I live for - whichever comes first)
I am now considering asking for a reassessment - based on my reducing mobility - however, I am assuming that this will be under PIP - Even though there are no plans for PIP in my area !!


I am obviously concerned that they could refuse a mobility claim and even reduce/stop my care component - but have a letter stating "lifetime award"
Should I risk it or apply for it ?
Any advice please.
How long will I be waiting for a decision/payment ?

sheeps68

If you ring the DLA helpline you can ask if you would be reassessed under DLA or PIP. Depending on area it could be either but they can tell you which it is. They will also be able to tell you if they would look at both components. I've just done this myself and would be reassessed under DLA still but they would look at both components.

50Twuncle

sheeps68 wrote: »

If you ring the DLA helpline you can ask if you would be reassessed under DLA or PIP. Depending on area it could be either but they can tell you which it is. They will also be able to tell you if they would look at both components. I've just done this myself and would be reassessed under DLA still but they would look at both components.

Thanks - do DLA have an email address yet ?
One of my disabilities is poor speech !

50Twuncle

[EMAIL="DCPU.Customer-Services@dwp.gsi.gov.uk"]DCPU.Customer-Services@dwp.gsi.gov.uk[/EMAIL] doesn't work - I get my email returned unread !

poppy12345

If PIP isn't in your area yet then you would be reassessed for DLA but regardless of your lifetime award you do risk losing all of it. Good luck.

50Twuncle

poppy12345 wrote: »

If PIP isn't in your area yet then you would be reassessed for DLA but regardless of your lifetime award you do risk losing all of it. Good luck.

Thanks - unless I can find a working email address for DLA, I am stuck on what I am on at the moment, anyway....

sheeps68

50Twuncle wrote: »

Thanks - unless I can find a working email address for DLA, I am stuck on what I am on at the moment, anyway....

Could you find a welfare rights worker or a friend you trust to call on your behalf. You may have to be present and give permission for them to talk to .... but hopefully that would be manageable for you if just a brief confirmation sentence

50Twuncle

DWP need to get themselves in order - or they will find themselves hauled up before the Euuropean courts for failing to meet equal opps. ...

nannytone_2

HAVING A LIFETIME OR INDEFINATE AWARD ACTUALLY MEANS VAERY LITTLE.
IT DOES not MEAN THAT YOU HAVE IT UNTIL YOU DIE...
IT JUST MEANS THAT YOU HAVE NO SET TIMESCALE FOR REASSESSMENT AND THEY CAN REASSESS YOU AT ANY TIME THEY LIKE

poppy12345

nannytone wrote: »

HAVING A LIFETIME OR INDEFINATE AWARD ACTUALLY MEANS VAERY LITTLE.
IT DOES not MEAN THAT YOU HAVE IT UNTIL YOU DIE...
IT JUST MEANS THAT YOU HAVE NO SET TIMESCALE FOR REASSESSMENT AND THEY CAN REASSESS YOU AT ANY TIME THEY LIKE

Life time award means nothing with PIP. Those that have it on DLA should make the most of it.

Horseunderwater

You need form DLA434 for adults for a change in circumstances. I just filled one out - was expecting to go down pip route as I live in east anglia, but got told no it's dla.