pip assessments

[coups2310]

does any one know the upper age limits to keep having assessments from pip. I am 70 years old, have I got to carry on having these assessments until the day I die. does anyone have the answer please?

[Bananas5]

There is no age limit. I am 66 and have been awarded PIP for 10 yrs. So....a few more assessments ahead yet!

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[coups2310 in reply to Bananas5]

I was originally given it for life but when it changed to pip I had to start from the beginning. I am really fed up with the stress, waiting for replies etc.

[Bananas5 in reply to coups2310]

Yup...so many of us were indefinite or for life but as PIP is a completely new benefit we are all invited to apply..

How long is yours awarded for?

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[coups2310 in reply to Bananas5]

I was allowed it again in 2016 for two years. I have sent my new application in 8 weeks ago still waiting for answer. no doubt it will be refused and I will have the dreaded face to face interview

[newlands]

Hi I am 76 but it still says I can be asked anytime for assessment But I am sure I read somewhere over 65 wouldn’t be

[loraine12]

What is Attendance allowance for them if not for those over 65. My mum gets AA and had never had to reapply surely it’s same as PIP in that it provides for every day needs x

[Bananas5 in reply to loraine12]

Attendance Allowance only has one component...care. There is no mobility part.

If you reach retirement age while on DLA?PIP you carry on as long as you meet criteria.

If however you are not on either then you can only claim AA

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[loraine12 in reply to Bananas5]

I see thank you x

[Hidden]

The Good news this week is no more f2f assessments for state pensioners from Spring. They will do a small review every 10 years. Xx

[Bananas5 in reply to Hidden]

And the bad news...ESA and PIP to amalgamate into one assessment

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[Hidden in reply to Bananas5]

Very bad news... nightmare

[Bananas5]

There will be a new criteria amalgamating both benefits.

This is something we have always known would happen. Moere in the pipeline too

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