Hi, my name is stitch! PIP Advice needed

stitch

I was wondering if anyone could give me any advice with regards to a question regarding PIP. I sent all the required information to DWP on 27th Feb and have had a text message this morning saying we may need you to attend a consultation with a health proffessional before we make our decision. Firstly they have been very quick to acknowledge receipt of forms etc and is it standard to say I may need to see a health professional before a decision has been made? Thanks

poppy123456

It's a standard text message but most people have assessments which are mostly by telephone. Some are face to face at an assessment centre and video call. Paper based assessments are rare but possible.

bg844

Yes. The vast majority of claims will either need a telephone, video or paper-based assessment before a decision can be made. You can also have a paper-based but this is extremely rare.

stitch

Thanks for your quick replies. Generally how long does it take to firstly have your assessment and secondly a decision? Thanks 

poppy123456

Some wait just a few weeks for the assessment but other wait months. Once the assessment is completed and the assessment report is written it will be returned to DWP. From that a decision can take up to 12 weeks. (assuming this is a first time claim, not a review of an existing claim)

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @stitch

Welcome to the community! Just to let you know, I moved your post to our PIP, DLA and AA section of the forum in case you had other questions or queries.

stitch

Like an early message I posted I’ve had conformation from the Independent Assessment Services with regards to they’ll now be managing my case. Hope everything runs as smoothly as this!

rebel11

Why start another thread?

calcotti

Could mods please combine with
https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/102988/hi-my-name-is-stitch-pip-advice-needed#latest

Hannah_Alumni

I've combined the threads for you @stitch so it's all in one place