DLA to PIP at 16

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How long did it take to hear anything after sending in all the info?
Did your dc need to attend an interview?

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My DC didn't have to go for an interview, I sent in all the information I could to back up his claim like his EHCP, doctors letters, social worker letters.

it was a couple of years ago, and took just over 2 months.

Thanks.
We are at the two month point now.

I applied in September last year.

I am DDs appointee for benefits purposes. She didn't have to attend an interview I had a telephone interview. I got a phone call about two months after submitting the paperwork saying that I would be called back in an hour once the assessor had been through the paperwork!!

At the end of the conversation I was told that DD would be getting PIP but obviously not the level and I had confirmation in writing about six weeks later.

Around 4 months . Last year for my son . They did contact me by phone to ask some questions but no interview .

Hi Op. Best wishes with the transition - My DC’s was a few years ago and was mercifully very straightforward ( life-long severe physical and intellectual disabilities as well as severe autism, so lots of supporting evidence )
One point though about attending an interview - can your DC read and understand a letter inviting them for interview ? Could they actually make their own way independently to the interview ? If the answer is no, make this very clear and insist that they do a home visit.
If they come to the house for the interview I advise that you take absolutely no part in it- but that I mean no answering questions or explaining on behalf of your DC. They are there to assess your young person - let the assessor see how far they get without your ( I have no doubt) significant input. Best wishes

Thanks.
DC has severe learning difficulties and autism. Definitely wouldn't understand an appointment letter or be able to attend.
I fully intend to "leave dc to it" if an interview is deemed necessary 🤣🤣🤣