DLA to PIP - A Personal Experience

Thanks for your clarification. I understand now that when i get the outcome of my f2f i should receive a copy of the f2f assessment. Im stil not sure how it went as i was only in for 35 mins. If the outcome is not good i will ask for MR.

Thanks for the clarification i will ask for a copy of the assessment when i receive the outcome. I know i can ask for it now but it frightens the h### out of me. No news is good news!

In my earlier post detailing my experiences along the PIP journey I promised to update everyone following the thread with the outcome of my PIP award once this was received.

I am relieved to report that the DWP have notified me that I am to receive the enhanced rate of both the Daily Living and Mobility components of PIP for a period of three years....meaning I will be reviewed after just two, which is to say the least rather disappointing.

It also reflects upon my comments about the assessment in the original post "Review Period Justification - Inaccurately reports no specialist involvement, suggests review within 3 years...........Why???? a total waste of money!"

One further point of interest which could be relevant for others embarked upon this DLA transfer to PIP is the timescale involved at each stage and overall from initial 'invite' letter to receipt of 'award' letter. This is what my experience during Spring/Summer 2018 shows:

Invite Letter Received
+12 Days Invite Chase Letter Received
+6 Days Call to PIP Claim Line
+10 Days PIP2 Questionnaire - Claim Form Received
+14 Days PIP2 Questionnaire Chase Letter Received
+24 Days PIP2 Questionnaire - Claim Form Returned (following 3 week extension request)
+11 Days Face to Face Appointment Letter Received
+17 Days Face to Face Assessment Carried Out
+3 Days Advised receipt of PIP Consultation Report at DWP
+3 Days PIP Consultation Report - Requested from DWP
+4 Days PIP Consultation Report - Received from DWP
+13 Days Interim Award Advice Letter Received
+2 Days PIP Award Letter Received

119 Days Total time from "Invite" to "Award"


At this point I am also able now to follow up on Peter's post which I was unable to answer at the time. I can now advise that I was scored 16 points in respect of Daily Living and 12 in respect of Mobility, hope this helps.