DLA - INDEFINITE AWARDS

Hi Gordon

We do not intend to claim for income support but I have sent an email off to my local CAB office requesting an appointment in any case.Their time is very restricted in my area as funding was cut.
Not sure if they will be able to fit me or not?
Can I ask if there is a downloadable claim form for PIP available anywhere or will it have to be done by hand after contacting DWP?
I have set the ball rolling at work on the reduction of my working hours, my workplace are aware of our situation at home and have intimated that they will try to help.

You can provide your answers on extra page that you have typed on your computer and link to them on the form.
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Not sure what you mean Gordon?

Hi

Received a reply to my e-mail from local CAB office.

As we do not offer appointments for all enquiries we need further information from you to confirm if you do require an appointment and would ask that you phone our Contact Centre on the number.

Gave them a ring and information on our circumstances, CAB said I could pop in at some point in the future or they could recommend a different local organisation that specialize in sight problems. They have a benefits officer who does home visits.

The latter option sounded best as we could have our face to face in our own environment, got in touch with them and they will be looking to visit sometime this week.

May I ask a question in the meantime.

It is noticeable that the assessment criteria for PIP are different to those for DLA.
If we leave things till after oct 28th to declare the change in her circumstances, will my wife still be paid DLA while the forms are being processed for PIP or will her notification of CIC be classed as an initial claim for PIP in its own rights?