Any positive stories changing from DLA to PIP?

Muttleythefrog

john2054 wrote: »

I had the pip assessment, they made me pay for a bus to a far away city, early in the morning, and then were all smiles, and stabbed me in the back with 3 points only. I have severe chronic and acute schizophrenia, (my doctor's words not mine). And they have stopped my esa too, because my wife was earning too much, even though she has now left me.

It's all gone to the gutter!

PS sorry if you only want positive stories about pip, but what they are doing, or at least what they have done to me, is really terrible. And this story needs to be heard!

Sorry to hear this. Sounds like you could do with a bit of support to sort out your benefits situation. Definitely look to opening up a thread to enquire about how you move forward... regarding reinstating ESA (payments), potentially pursuing further PIP claims.

davewolf

I am diagnosed with Schizophrenia and they have cut my DLA in half. I still don’t understand why considering I suffer with exactly the same issues I had when I first claimed 14 years ago. It’s gone from two thousand, to one thousand pounds per year.

I’m not very happy but don’t think there’s anything I can do about it! My parents need it to help with care and the fact I suffer severely with panic attacks and anxiety which stop me living a ‘normal’ life.

I would love to know if this has happened to anybody else as it seems like it’s just me. Everybody on here seems to report it being a ‘seemless’ transition, but I’ve found it anything but tbh.

davewolf

calcotti

davewolf wrote: »

I am diagnosed with Schizophrenia and they have cut my DLA in half. I still don’t understand why considering I suffer with exactly the same issues I had when I first claimed 14 years ago. It’s gone from two thousand, to one thousand pounds per year.

I’m not very happy but don’t think there’s anything I can do about it! My parents need it to help with care and the fact I suffer severely with panic attacks and anxiety which stop me living a ‘normal’ life.

I would love to know if this has happened to anybody else as it seems like it’s just me. Everybody on here seems to report it being a ‘seemless’ transition, but I’ve found it anything but tbh.

davewolf

You need to start a new thread rather than post at the end of a 5 page thread that is 2 years old. Go to the thread list and click on the new thread button in the top left.

JayJay1880

Hi, in 2018 I was forced to move from DLA to Pip.

I Was born with spina bifida and neurofibromatosis, I was on DLA from aged 5 now 32, I cannot walk very far without taking breaks I am in constant pain Cannot bend over very far I can't wear belts or jeans Or anything tight around my waist because I have lump on the base of my spine which is very painful when slightly knocked I have to wear losse pants, my wife helps me a lot, we went for the assessment in Manchester few weeks later they failed me even though I sent in all my medical records, medications etc. Failed by two points, because I could walk even with taking breaks. I asked for a mandatory reconsideration they denieded that I asked for a tribunal they put the phone down on me.

Nooney123456789

My nephew was transferred with no problems he even had a paperbased assessment for pip.

UKTigerlily

I've just been transferred, and while I am undergoing an MR, it was a really easy process. I had a home assessment, the assessor was lovely, her report was spot on and covered everything and they gave me a year longer than she recommended

longleggedhair

A relative of mine had hers a year ago, she had been on a lifetime award of low rate care. While her health had deteriorated she hadn't informed them as she didn't want the hassle.

The process went smoothly and she was awarded a 10 year award of enhanced for both elements, she was obviously very happy.

micky2phones

longleggedhair wrote: »

A relative of mine had hers a year ago, she had been on a lifetime award of low rate care. While her health had deteriorated she hadn't informed them as she didn't want the hassle.

The process went smoothly and she was awarded a 10 year award of enhanced for both elements, she was obviously very happy.

Hi, well done, and to the O.P this is a good example of a positive story of DLA to PIP.

I'm sure you,myself and most people would think this is one ?

Chellyw63

Rockabilly I am sorry that you have had such a bad time, but I can say that although you felt that you had no choice but to follow their instructions on how to get to the assessment center, regarding your ESA, taking buses etc, they don’t take into account that you got there breathless etc, they simply note that you were able to use public transport etc, I would not have been able to do that journey, and I would have had to call them, and state that I cannot use public transport, had you done this, they would have provided transport usually in the form of a taxi for you. All of your records on your health are kept on file, be it for ESA , DLA and PIP, so I am guessing that your use of public transport the day you went for your ESA, was part of the decision making for your PIP, you could always do a change of circumstances form, if indeed your health has now got worse and you could no longer use public transport and your walking is still very limited , a change of circumstances also does not affect any PIP award that someone is already entitled too, unlike a new claim, where they look at all parts again, Maybe you should consider getting a change of circumstances form and getting Your local DAB to fill it in for you.

Chellyw63

hi I posted on here for the first time a few months ago, my wife had been on DLA for a very long time on highest rates for both care and mobility and was on it for an indefinite period. I posted when she had received the notice that her DLA was about to end and that she had to apply for PIP, she was also very anxious about having to face a face to face assessment .
! !We decided to fill out the forms ourselves and we already had 7 letters of support from various consultants , doctors etc, the GP and another doctor also did a letter regarding a face to face assessment , both letters stated that they felt this would have a damaging effect on my wife’s physical and mental health and that in turn would impact on the health conditions that she suffers.
! She got a letter, two weeks ago,stating that they had all the evidence needed to make a decision and so a face to face would not be necessary and today she got the decision and has been awarded both PIP components at the enhanced rate for an on going period. I wanted to post here to thank you for your help and support and to say that the more evidence about your health conditions you can provide, the better, it’s better to get the letters before you even get invited to change to PIP, just ask your health professional to not date them, that way you have not got to chase doctors etc for evidence after you get your forms, and time is limited. I had not expected my wife’s claim to state “ for an ongoing period”, every one else I have spoken to, have been given their award for a specified time, so is this something that’s new.
steve!