Hi, my name is Jilly65! PIP Claim. Is this a bad sign?

Jilly65

I started pip claim on 8th November on line had phone assessment on 15th Dec and received DWP message on 16th Dec to say they had report this all seems to be going rather quickly from other threads I’ve read does this seem to be a bad sign or not I’m seriously stressed at the moment as it is thank you 

poppy123456

It doesn’t mean anything other than your timescale has been extremely quick.
Once the report was returned a decision can take anything up to 12 weeks, sometimes longer.

Jilly65

Thank you being new to this (not the health issues unfortunately) I’m just not sure what to expect 

SueHeath

Hi @Jilly65 welcome to our great group, hope your well at the moment.
I applied for PIP this year, the first time i have ever made a claim, and i will say it is a very stressful procedure, so fingers crossed for you.
When your ready have a look around the site, we have lots going on, a few of us like the coffee lounge, great place for general chats and a few games, i find it a great distraction.

Jilly65

I’ve just been having a quick look around and spotted the coffee lounge I’m sure this will be a big bonus being so isolated at the moment thank you for your kind welcome 

SueHeath

Glad your having a look around @Jilly65, you will soon get to know people, just join in on any of the chats etc.
The site has been a little different because of Christmas but probably be back to normal chats this week. 
I look forward to seeing you around, it's the best on line group i have joined, any problems just ask, some one is bound to be on line to help out. Enjoy - i'm of now to watch Death in Paradise on the telly.

Jilly65

Update received text this morning from PIP to say no decision made as yet will write when decision is made don’t know about anybody else and I know that seems to be the norm for some claims but I wish they would just update when they have decided this has made me extremely anxious and stressed out thinking about it all again 😰 

poppy123456

The reason they started sending the texts for updates was to stop people ringing to ask if there's any updates. Although it didn't make any difference because people are still anxious anyway whether the texts are sent or not. It's perfectly normal to feel this anxious.

Jilly65

Thank you I think also it’s the first time I’ve done anything like this I’d never heard of PIP until a few months ago it’s more stressful as you just don’t know what to expect but reading other people’s experiences on here does give a little more insight 

Debi09

Im still waiting for a Decision also Jilly, i had the no decision yet text on 21st Dec its just a waiting game a frustrating waiting game 

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @Jilly65

Just to let you know, I've popped your post into our PIP, DLA and AA section, in case you had anymore questions or queries.

I see a few of our users have been on to help Do you feel a bit calmer about it? I know it's such a stressful process, but we are here

Bellasdream

Hi I too had my assessment on the 15th December and text yesterday to say no decision as yet. I know someone who had decision back in less than 2 weeks so hopefully not long, the wait is contributing to my symtoms, fingers crossed we get positive news very soon x

Jilly65

Hi I know how you feel Bellasdream it just feels very stressful waiting and the texts just bring it to the forefront of your mind again hopefully hear good news soon x

Jilly65

Hi received text this morning to say PIP had been awarded the relief is immense don’t know what rates but anything is a great help. Tried to ring to ask but just on hold for ages so I will just await the letter any news is better than sat stressing x

Lou67

@Jilly65
Oh I’m so pleased you got news off your award this morning.
be a great relief for you, hopefully be able to have a peaceful weekend.

I had my review assessment a cpl off days ago so a waiting game now to see how it goes.

Take care ❤️

poppy123456

Lou67 said:

I had my review assessment a cpl off days ago so a waiting game now to see how it goes.

Good luck with your review! i know how stressful they are. Do let us know the outcome!

Jilly65

Lou67 it is a massive relief thank you and fingers crossed you don’t have to wait too long for your decision 🤞

Alex_Alumni

I'm pleased for you @Jilly65 hearing about your award must be a big relief The letter should be on it's way soon!

Bellasdream

When the backdate the money do they pay up until your first official payment date? Or just from the time you called up until award granted.

poppy123456

Payment will be from when you rang to start your claim up until a certain point around when the decision was made or there abouts. 

Candyheart

@Jilly65 Well done Jilly