I need to apply for PIP in October 2016. I have just been awarded early retirement on grounds of ill-health. I am an above the knee amputee and have related other health issues:
a) presumably I will still have to apply for PIP? Does anyone know please? b) my first pension payment is at the end of this month (29th). When should I inform ESA of this?
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As you don't explain why you need to claim PIP in October it's a little bit difficult to offer advice, if it is because a DLA award will end then, then I would expect you to be contacted about claiming PIP about 20 weeks in advance.
I would inform the ESA department as soon as you have confirmation of the rate at which your pension will be paid at, the notice needs to be in writing and I would chase them if you have not heard back within four weeks.
Gordon
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