Hi I received this text from PIP 2 weeks ago

tomy
tomy Community member Posts: 5 Listener
edited February 2023 in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hi all,
I received this text from PIP 2 weeks ago

Hello from Independent Assessment Services. We conduct Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This is for information purposes only, to let you know that we are managing your PIP assessment. We will look at the available evidence and will contact you with an appointment if we need to have a consultation with you. You can find information about the service we provide at https://mypipassessment.co.uk. You do not need to contact us.

Can anyone give me an idea how long I will be waiting before I hear anything else.

Thanks 🙂

Comments

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 61,907 Championing
    Waiting times vary in all areas and there’s no set timescales. Once an appointment becomes available you will be contacted. 
  • tomy
    tomy Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    So you think it’s gonna be face-to-face appointment?
    Or telephone appointment 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 61,907 Championing
    Most are by telephone. Some are video or face to face at an assessment centre. Is this a review of any existing claim or first time claim? 
  • tomy
    tomy Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    Is renew and more than one years ago I send back form and I still get my payment 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 61,907 Championing
    You're not the only person still waiting after a year.
  • tomy
    tomy Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    I’m worry because I don’t have anyone to take me there if they ask me to come the appointment 
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    @tomy When they next contact you, let them know that. I know it's easier said than done, but try not to worry <3 

    What kind of hobbies do you have? I really like journaling to keep my mind off things. 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 61,907 Championing
    tomy said:
    I’m worry because I don’t have anyone to take me there if they ask me to come the appointment 

    Most assessments are by telephone anyway. Also you can ask for a telephone assessment just to make 100% sure that's what you'll have.
  • bleusunday
    bleusunday Community member Posts: 3 Listener
    Hi all can i ask how long the usual wsit is after a pip assesment
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 61,907 Championing
    Hi all can i ask how long the usual wsit is after a pip assesment

    Up to 12 weeks once the assessment report is returned to DWP.