DLA to PIP

Hello

I sent my PIP2 form back on Monday by Special Delivery, in order to get a proof
of signature, but when I looked at the Post Office website yesterday afternoon, there is no signature saying its been delivered. This is making me scared and angry, because it cost
a lot to send the form back special delivery, and also the deadline for my form is early
next week.

Should I send a copy of the Proof of Posting to the DWP, so that they don't just suddenly
stop my DLA? I know the forms take a long time to get to the right department.

This process is causing me more stress than I can take, and I can't sleep.

Thanks for your help.

Vivienne

I had this problem with mail tracking not showing up, so I complained to the Royal Mail and got an email back from them with the signed signature that they had, even though it was not showing when I checked.

Mags

Thanks for the replies. There is still no signature on the Royal Mail website after 48 hours.,
but I have received a text from the DWP saying that they have received my form now.

Thank God - I don't think I'll pay all that extra for special delivery next time, proof of posting
is probably as good. I am going to try and stop worrying about what will happen next.

Vivienne

I have had to cancel my Home Assessment for PIP, because my mental health problems have worsened over the past few weeks, and I just cannot face having anyone in my flat questioning me.

My GP did request in writing that I wasn't called for a face to face assessment, and I explained how I never engage with people for
more than 5 -10 minutes, due to the distress it causes me.

I have never had to undergo a face to face assessment for DLA or ESA Support Group, and I feel traumatised by the prospect.

I have written to Atos and the DWP today to explain the situation,
and I have asked if they would be able to assess me on paper.
I have also written that if they are not able to do so, I will have to cancel my PIP claim, because I can't take any more of this
stress.

Do you think it unlikely they will reconsider doing a paper based
assessment? I feel that they haven't read my form, and that the main reason I am applying is because I never engage with people in person, either inside or outside my flat.

Thank you

Vivienne