1. ADASS DISABILITIES, SENSORY IMPAIRMENT & HIV/AIDS NETWORK ‘DISABILITY LIVING REFORM’ (DLA CONSULTATION) Association of Directors of Adult Social Services January, 2011

2. Replacement of disability living allowance with the ‘Personal Independence Payment ’ Maria Miller – ‘It is only right that support is targeted at those disabled people who face the greatest challenges to leading independent lives Argument that DLA is no longer effective, and acts as a barrier to work Caseloads increasing beyond those envisaged 30% increase in 8 years – 420,000 on lower component when 120,00 expected.

3. DWP plan to introduce in 2013/14 Re-assessment of 16-64 caseload Children & over 65 under consideration 20% cut in caseload & expenditure DILNOT commission on funding of care & support will be considered DLA/Social Care funding interplay?

4. FEATURES (1) PIP non-means tested, non-taxable 2 Components/2 rates – Mobility/Daily Living - Higher/Lower 6 Months qualification, further 6 months award No automatic entitlements (except terminally ill)

5. FEATURES (2) Objective assessment/key necessary activities Independent healthcare professional Greater account of AIDS and Adaptations How best used in assessment? How paid for?

6. FEATURES (3) Passporting/Info Sharing/Overlaps Periodic Reviews – Penalties for non notification of change Support in managing conditions/impairments Impact upon carers