Dla to PIP invite - Telephone or paper claim query

Thank you, Gordon, I'll have a further read of the guide, although it is physically making the call that is difficult, I can't get words out through anxiety, it isn't really the content in that case. I'll read again and ask for someone to help.

Update: Following the advice given, my wife plucked up the courage to ring these people a few days before the deadline and the process seems to have lengthened to a 20 minute call. I had to say "yes" on three occasions. I know there are many people who seem to wonder why this is stressful, a simple phone call, but it really is. There were questions asked about my condition, not simply doctors names, addresses and phone numbers and bank account details and this was difficult for my wife to take on when I had promised only simple questions and answers that she had info for.

My wife said that, although she accepted they should take into account the information they have, I had "gotten worse since the last review", which reluctantly I accept is correct as it is difficult to admit things are worse to the world at large that I don't feel able to freely interact with. There was a quick remark about a form may be sent out. Does this mean that they might be treating me now as a new applicant? Has anyone any experience of this?

Hi foojam,

Well done for getting through the phone call!

You are a new claimant for PIP. No-one will be automatically transferred from DLA, everyone will have to go through the same process, no matter whether they are moving from DLA or have never claimed any benefits before.