PIP experience

Hi,

Just like to share my mums PIP experience.

Rang to apply for PIP on 22 Nov 2013
PIP 2 forms arrived 4 Dec 2013
Form completed and sent off 18th Dec 2013
ATOS PIP assessment letter arrive 13th Jan 2014
ATOS assessment on 12th Feb 2014
ATOS assessment sent back to DWP 24th Feb 2014
Decision letter dated 17th March 2014
Decision letter received 20th March 2014

Decision: Enhanced Daily living component (18 points) & Enhanced Mobility component (12 points) for 4 years.

I feel the assessment was fair and detailed every thing that she did and said.
She was originally refused DLA last year, but this new PIP gives hope to anyone that is in the same position. I think it is fair and possibly to the claimants benefit that an assessment is carried out to see the extent of your disability.
These assessments are not like the ESA assessments, they are relevant and don't 'trick' you.

That's great news, thanks for letting us know We don't have many members who have been right through the PIP process yet, so I'm sure people will be interested - and reassured - to hear about your experience.

I believe I will be undertaking a DLA to PIP assessment next year which has already got me feeling quite anxious but reading of your mothers experience has made me feel much better, good luck and thanks for your input

I am currently receiving DLA Care Middle Rate.

Looking at the PIP descriptors I would/should qualify for top rate of PIP care and top rate Mobility.

However My condition as not changed since a DLA appeal last Autumn so I am not sure if I should wait till the DWP call me for a DLA to PIP or preempt it and apply for PIP now.