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<p>The attached table shows the numbers of DLA to PIP Reassessments cleared in 2016/17
(April 6<sup>th</sup> to October 31<sup>st</sup> 2016 - the last date for which data
is available). Data is published annually with the next update due in December 2017
and this will include data to October 31<sup>st</sup> 2017.</p><p> </p><p>For each
individual who has a PIP reassessment outcome their PIP entitlement has been compared
to their DLA entitlement at the time of their PIP reassessment registration.</p><p>
</p><p>'Award Increased' means the Department have made a decision to award PIP and
the total monetary value of the PIP award (Daily Living plus Mobility component) is
higher than the total monetary value of the DLA award (Care component plus Mobility
component).</p><p> </p><p>'Award Unchanged' means the Department have made a decision
to award PIP and the total monetary value of the PIP award (Daily Living plus Mobility
component) is the same as the total monetary value of the DLA award (Care component
plus Mobility component).</p><p> </p><p>'Award Decreased' means the Department have
made a decision to award PIP and the total monetary value of the PIP award (Daily
Living plus Mobility component) is less than the total monetary value of the DLA award
(Care component plus Mobility component).</p><p> </p><p>'Disallowed post-referral
to the assessment providers (AP)' includes claims that have been disallowed following
the assessment due to the claimant not scoring enough points at the assessment to
be awarded the benefit, or the claimant failing to attend the assessment without good
reason.</p><p> </p><p>'Disallowed pre-referral to the assessment providers (AP)' includes
claims that have been disallowed due to failure of basic eligibility criteria or non-return
of the Part 2 form within the time limit and have not been marked as requiring additional
support.</p><p> </p><p>'Withdrawn' includes all claims that have been withdrawn by
the claimant prior to a decision being made. This can take place at any point in the
claimant journey following registration of a claim.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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