DLA TO PIP

Hello Gordon

Initial PIP1 I was asked if it was okay for them to use the information they have on their records now I don't know if they meant the ESA or the DLA as I failed to clarify this too. Sorry am I allowed to comment on other peoples post ?

hamida wrote: Hello Gordon

Initial PIP1 I was asked if it was okay for them to use the information they have on their records now I don't know if they meant the ESA or the DLA as I failed to clarify this too. Sorry am I allowed to comment on other peoples post ?

Hi Hamida,

I have allowed your post on this occasion. In future will you please keep your queries in your own topic so that the wriong information is not given/taken by getting mixed up between members?

DWP are usually referring to DLA when they ask whether previous information can be used, but we do have members who have been asked to allow their ESA claim to also be used.

Well my Pip journey has officially started. I made my initial phone call and just to try and put other forum members at ease the call went well in so far as no questions whatsoever where asked of me regarding my illnesses or disabilities. The only questions were to confirm basic information such as my NI number, date of birth, address etc. The DWP call taker then explained the procedure for claiming clearly although it was a bit long winded. Just awaiting my form now to complete with the help of the excellent guildes on this site. So please take comfort from my experience and if and when you have to make your initial call for PIP just do it. There is really nothing to worry about.

Hello everybody. I am currently trying to complete my PIP form and realised that I would struggle to complete it for early next week. Anyway this morning I called Dwp to ask for more time. Two weeks extra and no questions asked!. So if any other members need more time dont rush your form just make the call and give yourselves a little more 'breathing space'.

Hi well after a 7week wait from confirmation by DWP of my Pip form just received letter from Atos asking me to attend a F2F next week in Liverpool!. Only problem is I live in Manchester, yes Manchester, which is 32 miles away!. I know of two friends of mine who live in the same area as me who both had their assessments at a centre not TWO MILES from my home! I am not happy with this at all but before I telephone Atos 'Healthcare', ( I know what a joke) at their (we hide behind a PO Box number) contact centre, I would appreciate some guildance from one of the mods or other members who have found themselves in this redicoulous position! Thank you