Hi francis
You do not need to apply for PIP, DWP will contact you to apply for PIP when it is time.
Remember one of the first things to understand is the difference between DLA and PIP. Quite a number of claimants on DLA get awarded zero points for PIP.
DLA looks at generic care needs in regard to bodily functions, PIP looks at the claimants specific ability to carry out an activity such as eating. DLA was awarded because the claimant needed an amount of care (in time) during the day, the night or both, to help them with that bodily function.
PIP looks at the claimant's ability to complete specific tasks within the activity and is points-based, these are clearly defined and it is easy not to score points because the claimant has not shown that they meet those specific criteria.
Due to Covid-19 reassessing DLA claimants for PIP has slowed down, you will sometime in the future receive a letter to contact DWP to claim PIP, in the mean time whilst waiting for the dreaded letter have a look at our PIP Claim guide for a better understanding of the criteria you will need to meet.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip Gary
