Pip application and assessment

Amielang07

Hello I am writing this on behalf of my partner. He applied for PIP in October 2022, waited a long time for the form to come through the post because of the strikes. We eventually got the forms and we had all the medical evidence ready to send off but then we started getting more letters through the post of my partners conditions, so we asked for a extension. We sent the forms and the evidence of on 6th December and they recieved them about a week later. Then he got a text of the assessment people saying they are handling his assessment if he needs one. Then on 18th January he got a text from DWP saying they have received the written report of his assessment without having to speak to anyone. So I called up the next day to ask if they received the other forms we sent off on 7th Jan and they said they have. I also asked for the assessment report but they said to keep an eye out in your bank incase the money goes in. So just wanted to ask if anyone has ever been accepted when they've had a paper based assessment. I would appreciate any comments you may have. 

poppy123456

Paper based assessments are rare but definitely possible. My daughter's had 2 for her PIP and i've had one. Never been refused with either of them. Once the decision is made if you're not happy you can challenge that decision by first requesting the Mandatory Reconsideration.

Amielang07

Thanks for your comment. My partner has been through alot this past year so it will be a welcome surprise if he gets this. Just trying to stay hopeful.

L_Volunteer

I can really hear difficult this is for your partner @Amielang07. Not least because your partner has been through a lot this past year.

I am wishing him the best of luck with this. Please don't hesitate to let us know how it goes and if either of you needs any further support with this 

Amielang07

@L_Volunteer thanks for the kind words. I am glad I joined this forum. It really does help with everything that we're going through. I will definitely keep everyone updated when we hear some news. 

Amielang07

Hello got the best news today. My partner got his awarded text this morning just after 8am. So I called the automated payment line and they said how much his 1st payment will be. It sounds like he got enhanced on both daily living and mobility. Am so happy that he got it. Just waiting on his backpay to go in the bank. I know it takes a few days. 

Lou67

@Amielang07

Oh that’s great news so pleased for yous. It’ll be a big weight off your mind, now yous can relax.

Take care ❤️

Hannah_Alumni

That's great news @Amielang07  

Amielang07

Thank you all. Just glad it's all over now. Been a stressful few months for us all. Just a little question, how long do you wait for your backpay to go in the bank. Only got the text yesterday but just wondered how long it takes. 

poppy123456

3-5 working days from the date payment was sent.

Amielang07

Thanks. 

Alex_Alumni

Glad to see your partner has been awarded @Amielang07, that must be quite a relief for you both! Enjoy your weekend   

Amielang07

Well just to let u all know we got our backpay 3 days after text. Then yesterday we got his award letter through the post. He's got his award till Jan 2029. We are really happy with the outcome. 

Lou67

@Amielang07

Oh that’s great news a big relief for yous, and yous don’t have to worry about it for a long time. 

Hope you have a lovely day.

Take care ❤️