DLA TO PIP?

hi
I'm on low rate mobility and middle rate care i have learning disability,
i had a letter today telling me of the slight new rate increases from april on the DLA letter it said notify them if there is a change of circumstances,

i was diagnosed with bipolar two years ago but forgot to inform them? does this matter shall i just wait until the PIP comes around to apply for it or request pip now, I'm on a lot more medication than i was before, could some one advise please, thank you

newbie27 wrote: hi
I'm on low rate mobility and middle rate care i have learning disability,
i had a letter today telling me of the slight new rate increases from april on the DLA letter it said notify them if there is a change of circumstances,

i was diagnosed with bipolar two years ago but forgot to inform them? does this matter shall i just wait until the PIP comes around to apply for it or request pip now, I'm on a lot more medication than i was before, could some one advise please, thank you

Hi n27,

The comments regarding reporting a C of C in the annual uprating letter are quite standard.

It would only be important to report a C of C if the limitations/disabilities that gave you your existing DLA award had changed/diminished to such an extent that you would no longer qualify for the same level of award.

If you report a C of C and you are in an Active PIP Area, you will be reassessed under PIP criteria rather than DLA.

You can check : Here.

You should be aware that the qualifying criteria for PIP is quite different to that of DLA.

So, if you are in an Active PIP Postcode Area, you might want to take our : PIP Self Test and read through our : PIP Claims Guide. (2nd Link on page) before deciding to report a C of C, or not.

If you are not currently in an Active PIP Area, and report a C of C, then you will be reviewed under DLA criteria, this being the case, your current level of DLA might be at risk.

I am afraid that this is an informed decision that only you can make.

bro58

Remember that it is your care/mobility needs that entitle you to DLA/PIP, not the actual diagnosis. It is likely that you had problems long before you were 'labelled' with bipolar and that the diagnosis changes nothing.

However, if you feel that your problems have reduced to the extent that your DLA award might be lowered then you have an obligation to inform DWP. Otherwise you would run the risk of an overpayment at the least.

no my problems haven't reduced they've got worse, so don't know what to do

mines under this one
From 28 October 2013
From 28 October 2013, reassessment of some existing DLA claimants will start in Wales, West Midlands, East Midlands or East Anglia.
but I've heard nothing yet, but i have an additional condition now bipolar so don't know what to do wether to inform them or just leave it till they get in touch? whenever they will do that??