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Go on the gov site you will find all the info on there, no harm in trying, i would go for it if i was you.
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There is lots of info on here under the pip section to help you
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Didn't think about that Janer x
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hello again sorry for bothering yous do yous know how long it takes from start up until awarding payment takes when applying for pip any help would be appreciated thanks
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Hello @steve67 wait times do vary, but once you've submitted your form and had an assessment, it can take anywhere between 2-12 for a decision letter to come through and payments to start if you were successful.
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Unfortunately it's like a piece of string no set timescales
Some take few months others can be in excess of 6 to 10 months the main delay being getting an appointment for the assessment -
Okay thank yous so much for help much appreciated
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