PIP instead of DLA (But not for the over 65's)?

I`m still not sure how the new cuts affect people of 65 and over in regard to DLA.

Anyone got a definate answer.?

Thanks.

Gordon wrote:

tipsy

I think it is far to ealry for there to be any definitive answers to this question.

So far I have only managed to read about 2/3 of the new Act, what I haven't seen is any change to Attendance Allowance, which is the DLA equivalent for the over 65s.

Gordon

The act says (as does other web sites) DLA will end at retirment age (what ever that is)

section 81 of the act


81
Persons of pensionable age


(1)
A person is not entitled to the daily living component or the mobility

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component for any period after the person reaches the relevant age.


(2)
In subsection (1) “the relevant age” means—


(a)
pensionable age (within the meaning given by the rules in paragraph 1


of Schedule 4 to the Pensions Act 1995); or


(b)
if higher, 65.

Gordon wrote:

Dave

It also says

Subsection (1) is subject to such exceptions as may be provided by regulations.

what I will say is that the wording is significantly different from the current legislation.

Gordon

thats an understatement

"such exceptions" knowing this lot it could be something like you can still have DLA at 67 if the new form is sent in signed by both YOUR parents and grand parents

And then you sell your house, (if you're lucky enough to have one), or use your savings, (if you're lucky enough to have any), to pay for your nursing home.

And when your moneys gone you never see the outside world again because they've taken away your mobility!

Am I being too cynical tonight?!