Crossover from DLA/PIP Should I reapply?

nannytone_2

if you haven't been awarded the care component of PIP, then your mum will no longer be able to receive carers allowance. there is a run on though ... i think it is 8 weeks.
have you thought about asking them to reconsider the care award?

fletcher88

nannytone wrote: »

if you haven't been awarded the care component of PIP, then your mum will no longer be able to receive carers allowance. there is a run on though ... i think it is 8 weeks.
have you thought about asking them to reconsider the care award?

I have yeah, but I have only been awarded 4 points on that, is it worth asking?

Also, I have read that if you ask them to reconsider it, you could lose your award altogether?

Diary

fletcher88 wrote: »

I have yeah, but I have only been awarded 4 points on that, is it worth asking?

Also, I have read that if you ask them to reconsider it, you could lose your award altogether?

I was awarded enhanced mobility and 6 points in care in PIP - I am a new non-DLA claimant, and asked for a mandatory reconsideration. I was then awarded the 2 extra points for care to go with the already awarded enhanced mobility.
DWP could in theory take away your award but then you still have recourse to a tribunal. In practice this is unlikely to happen but still a risk however small.

benniebert

fletcher88 wrote: »

Also, I have read that if you ask them to reconsider it, you could lose your award altogether?

Yes that is a real risk and one that you have to take on board.

Indie_Kid

It's possible that you could lose your award, yes. When I've had to ask for my DLA care to be looked at again, I've always also mentioned my mobility too. (I know that won't change; but knowing they'll look at it again, I mention it just in case)

fletcher88

benniebert wrote: »

Yes that is a real risk and one that you have to take on board.

Dont think I will bother.

I think I will give my mom (my carer) half my benefit in that case because she will essentially still care for me, just a pity the DWP will not see it that way.

Indie_Kid

Someone is scaremongering, ignore him. Yes, there is a risk. But there is a chance that your award of mobility will stay the same.

Have you gone through the descriptors and seen where you can score points? You need 8 for the standard care and 12 for enhanced care.

fletcher88

Indie_Kid wrote: »

Someone is scaremongering, ignore him. Yes, there is a risk. But there is a chance that your award of mobility will stay the same.

Have you gone through the descriptors and seen where you can score points? You need 8 for the standard care and 12 for enhanced care.

I have looked and hand on heart the 4 points I recieved is probably correct.

Indie_Kid

fletcher88 wrote: »

I have looked and hand on heart the 4 points I recieved is probably correct.

Does that include being able to repeat the activity in a safe, reliable and timely manner? You only need help 50% of the time.

fletcher88

Indie_Kid wrote: »

Does that include being able to repeat the activity in a safe, reliable and timely manner? You only need help 50% of the time.

I guess, yeah.

In your view do you think I should ask to reconsider?