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5 years 9 months ago #234162 by Noodles
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Hello,
It’s been some time since I swotted up on DLA to PIP transfers. Unfortunately Hubby had a Heart attack in March and whilst he has recovered to some degree we still have not heard anything from ATOS yet regarding the supposed 2017 /18 DLA to PIP changeover? Hubby is now 67 now and has multiple Mental and Physical health issues in the form of Alzheimer’s,Unstable Angina,Spinal Stenosis to name but a few which has obviously had a huge impact on his life at home. My question today is whilst no news is good news in our ongoing fight for disability rights ,is there anyway of knowing when pensions such as hubby and elsewhere will eventually here from ATOS as we thought everyone would be assessed by now?
Keep up the good work.
It’s been some time since I swotted up on DLA to PIP transfers. Unfortunately Hubby had a Heart attack in March and whilst he has recovered to some degree we still have not heard anything from ATOS yet regarding the supposed 2017 /18 DLA to PIP changeover? Hubby is now 67 now and has multiple Mental and Physical health issues in the form of Alzheimer’s,Unstable Angina,Spinal Stenosis to name but a few which has obviously had a huge impact on his life at home. My question today is whilst no news is good news in our ongoing fight for disability rights ,is there anyway of knowing when pensions such as hubby and elsewhere will eventually here from ATOS as we thought everyone would be assessed by now?
Keep up the good work.
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5 years 9 months ago #234172 by BIS
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Hi Noodles
This was from our newsletter 15th Jan 2019
DLA TO PIP TRANSFERS: SOME CLAIMANTS TO GET A YEAR’S REPRIEVE
The number of claimants being forced to move from DLA to PIP in the coming year is being cut because staff have been diverted to correcting PIP errors in relation to cases known as MH and RJ.
Over 250 staff have been taken on by the DWP to review previous PIP decisions where mistakes may have been made
But, because the 250 staff are not enough to get through all the reviews by the end of 2020, staff are being diverted from DLA to PIP reassessments to do the work as well.
Sarah Newton, Minister of State for Disabled People, did not reveal how many claimants will have their DLA to PIP transfer postponed, but the fact that it was announced in parliament suggest that it will be a significant number.
Claimants who have their transfer postponed will now be reassessed for PIP in 2020/21.
So in response to your question, you need to just wait and you will eventually hear.
BIS
This was from our newsletter 15th Jan 2019
DLA TO PIP TRANSFERS: SOME CLAIMANTS TO GET A YEAR’S REPRIEVE
The number of claimants being forced to move from DLA to PIP in the coming year is being cut because staff have been diverted to correcting PIP errors in relation to cases known as MH and RJ.
Over 250 staff have been taken on by the DWP to review previous PIP decisions where mistakes may have been made
But, because the 250 staff are not enough to get through all the reviews by the end of 2020, staff are being diverted from DLA to PIP reassessments to do the work as well.
Sarah Newton, Minister of State for Disabled People, did not reveal how many claimants will have their DLA to PIP transfer postponed, but the fact that it was announced in parliament suggest that it will be a significant number.
Claimants who have their transfer postponed will now be reassessed for PIP in 2020/21.
So in response to your question, you need to just wait and you will eventually hear.
BIS
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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