Sent PIP review forms back March 2022 heard nothing

Poppy2020
Poppy2020 Community member Posts: 3 Listener
edited January 2023 in PIP, DLA, and AA
My PIP award end date was January 5th 2023….and I’ve heard nothing. I am thinking of ringing them but I’m scared. I have very bad anxiety. Is it usual to have heard nothing past the end date? Will my PIP just continue? Apparently they are very busy at the moment due to backlogs…help appreciated.

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 61,797 Championing
    Yes it’s normal at the moment. Your existing PIP will continue until a decision is made on your review.

    Theres huge backlogs and some are waiting more than a year for an assessment. We have some members waiting 18 months so far. 
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,924 Championing
    edited January 2023
    I would just like to add a warm welcome @Poppy2020. It is great to see you have joined us. 

    Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything else to support you. I always appreciate the courage it can take to reach out  :)
  • Poppy2020
    Poppy2020 Community member Posts: 3 Listener
    Thank you for replying. 

    I received a text message today telling me they are handling my assessment…I hate how anxious this whole thing makes me.

    Still, at least I’ve heard from them I guess.
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,924 Championing
    edited February 2023
    I can really hear the anxiety it has given you @Poppy2020. Would anything, in particular, help to reduce your anxiety at the moment? 

    Hopefully, they will soon handle your assessment and you won't be waiting for too long. Please do let us know how it goes and if we can do anything else to support you  :)

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