How long does a decision take after receiving the text stating they've received the review form?

jennyann30

Hi does anyone have any idea how long a decision takes after receiving the text stating they have received the review form 

poppy123456

It could be several months or more. We have members here still waiting a year after returning the forms. Another assessment is most likely because most have them.

A few members have had decisions within a few months.

Tori_Scope

Hi @jennyann30  

As poppy123456 has said, it can take a while unfortunately. I hope that you're not left waiting for too long!

How did you find completing the review forms?

Binky1234

My review form returned in July 2022.
Assessment 22nd January 2023 and quite nervous tbh.

Hope this helps.

Lou67

Hi  @Binky1234

Wont be long now till your assessment.

Good luck ❤️

Binky1234

Thank you @Lou67 I'm getting nervous now and to help with my anxiety my GP has given me some meds to take on the day and the day before nothing heavy just a wee something to help me relax.

How did your assessment go, the 5th wasn't it?

Lou67

@Binky1234

Oh good that’ll help you I’m sure, just something to take the edge off.

Yes mine was the 5th it went ok I think, you just never really know, just a waiting game now, but still getting paid while I wait.
So that’s a big help.I will let you know when I hear anything back.

Good luck ❤️

calcotti

Lou67 said:

Hi  @Binky1234
Wont be long now till your assessment.

As advised, it can be a long wait.

Binky1234

Lou67 said:

Hi  @Binky1234

Wont be long now till your assessment.

Good luck ❤️

Yea 4 sleeps 💤 till Sunday sound like a kid waiting for Santa. Then the waiting game for the DM to make a decision and that can take weeks if not months but as you say at least we still get our award till the decision is made.

Hope your wait is not too long 🙂

I meant to say that I requested a lady to do my assessment and thankfully I'm getting a lady. 
 I'm delighted about that as could not imagine explaining my challenges to a male tbh unless it was a male whom specialises in my illnesses.

Lou67

@Binky1234

So glad you have to get a woman to do your assessment, After Sunday you can relax. Speak soon we can let each other know how we get on.❤️

Lou67

@calcotti

Hi I only sd to @Binky1234 her assessment wouldn’t be long, as I already knew it was on Sunday,
But thanks for the advice,

Thanks for all your advice ❤️

Lou67

@Binky1234

Hi I hope your doing ok, and not to stressed about Sunday.
I will have you in my thoughts.

I received great news today. Got my letter through from Pip Iv been awarded the same as I was getting, which is Standard DL and E Mobility. It’s been awarded till 2027, I’m delighted it’s a big relief.
The letters dated 13th January so was sent only 8 days after my assessment. Which I was shocked about.

Remember Stay strong ❤️

LindaG1961

poppy123456 said:

It could be several months or more. We have members here still waiting a year after returning the forms. Another assessment is most likely because most have them.

A few members have had decisions within a few months.

jennyann30

Poppy I had a phone call yesterday asking me questions now very nervous as wasn't expecting phone call 

LindaG1961

I’m 61 now & I’ve put in for PIP but because I work p/t & I have a personal pension I don’t think I’ll get it for severe insomnia but it effects my mind so much as I forget things! Waiting for several months is a long time to wait when you have to pay rent & bills! I don’t know what to do?

jennyann30

The waiting is the worse bit 😫 

calcotti

jennyann30 said:

Poppy I had a phone call yesterday asking me questions now very nervous as wasn't expecting phone call 

I assume this was a DWP Decision Maker wanting to clarify a few points in order to help them make a decision on your claim.

Binky1234

Lou67 said:

@Binky1234

Hi I hope your doing ok, and not to stressed about Sunday.
I will have you in my thoughts.

I received great news today. Got my letter through from Pip Iv been awarded the same as I was getting, which is Standard DL and E Mobility. It’s been awarded till 2027, I’m delighted it’s a big relief.
The letters dated 13th January so was sent only 8 days after my assessment. Which I was shocked about.

Remember Stay strong ❤️

I will try

OMG I'm so thrilled for you thanks goodness you're award is till 2027.

I hope that I will be posting news like this @Lou67. 

Honestly sweetie I'm so chuffed for you and if I don't get the result I'm hoping for then I will appeal 100% although I do think it is rare for a review to take away the original decision especially if things have escalated health wise
@Lou67  thank you so much for letting us know, again so chuffed for you 🙂

Hubby thinks I will remain the same and OMG i do hope he is right.

Lou67

@Binky1234

Awww thanks so much that is so nice off you.
Honestly I’m so grateful it was a worry.
I would’ve definitely went to appeal I have been before, but felt I was better prepared this time and also things getting worse, with my health.

You’ll be in my thoughts over the weekend, I wish you all the best for Sunday 🙏

Take care ❤️

poppy123456

Lou67 said:

I received great news today. Got my letter through from Pip Iv been awarded the same as I was getting, which is Standard DL and E Mobility. It’s been awarded till 2027, I’m delighted it’s a big relief.

That's great news. At least now you can relax for a while!

Lou67

@poppy123456

Oh thanks so much I appreciate that.
Yes it really is, was just a worry incase didn’t get it awarded again. But good now for 4 years.

Thanks ❤️