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11 years 11 months ago - 11 years 11 months ago #106260 by achanite
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Hi I am new here. The DWP informed me in April I would have to apply for PIP in November when my DLA is due to be looked at again. Now however they have sent me an application form for DLA with no mention of PIP or why they have changed plan. Not complaining of course as I expect to fail the PIP completely. I read in the B&W update emai I get that the DWP are two years behind now 
and anyone whose DLA is due for 'renewal' before February 2014 can still apply for DLA.
I don't really want to ring them to check if they have made a mistake or something. My question is, are they right and I can apply for DLA still? Have others been sent the same information?
Thanks
and anyone whose DLA is due for 'renewal' before February 2014 can still apply for DLA.I don't really want to ring them to check if they have made a mistake or something. My question is, are they right and I can apply for DLA still? Have others been sent the same information?
Thanks
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11 years 11 months ago #106267 by Gordon
The dates have not really changed, it is just that the DWP did not qualify how they would manage claims renewing after October
Basically, they are allowing 20 weeks for each transfer, so the cut-off date for DLA renewals is actually late February 2014, I think it is the 26th but do not quote me on that.
So you should continue with your DLA renewal, remembering that it should be treated as a new claim and should be completed in detail and where possible accompanied with up to date medical evidence.
Good luck.
Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic DLA renewal
achanite wrote: Hi I am new here. The DWP informed me in April I would have to apply for PIP in November when my DLA is due to be looked at again. Now however they have sent me an application form for DLA with no mention of PIP or why they have changed plan. Not complaining of course as I expect to fail the PIP completely. I read in the B&W update emai I get that the DWP are two years behind now
I don't really want to ring them to check if they have made a mistake or something. My question is, are they right and I can apply for DLA still? Have others been sent the same information?
Thanks
The dates have not really changed, it is just that the DWP did not qualify how they would manage claims renewing after October
Basically, they are allowing 20 weeks for each transfer, so the cut-off date for DLA renewals is actually late February 2014, I think it is the 26th but do not quote me on that.
So you should continue with your DLA renewal, remembering that it should be treated as a new claim and should be completed in detail and where possible accompanied with up to date medical evidence.
Good luck.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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