Hi, my name is Aznarder! Pip and 'Lump Sum' call

Aznarder

Hi, suffering severe mental health issues for the last few years & had a pip assessment on Feb 27th - had a random call in March 10th asking if I can handle a lump sum were I to be awarded pip - how many others have had this call that says no decision made but can you handle a lump sum?
All the very best
Dave

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

This is a normal call they make to ensure there wouldn't be an issue with managing a lump sum 

JBS2022

This is common call to people that have a vulnerability marker on their PIP claim, it usually means you been awarded at least £2000 backpay.

Aznarder

Thanks, the call was just an odd thing in my opinion to say no decision has been made but can you handle a lump sum - rather gaslighting language. Cheers for the reply.

Aznarder

JBS2022 said:

This is common call to people that have a vulnerability marker on their PIP claim, it usually means you been awarded at least £2000 backpay.

Thank you!

JBS2022

Aznarder said:

Thanks, the call was just an odd thing in my opinion to say no decision has been made but can you handle a lump sum - rather gaslighting language. Cheers for the reply.

They very rarely call about managing large amounts of money unless you've been awarded, the same thing happened to my husband and they also wouldn't tell him if he's been awarded,but 5 days later he was paid. I cannot guarantee you have been successful but check your bank account in 3-5 days just in case. Let me know what happens?

Aznarder

JBS2022 said:

Aznarder said:

Thanks, the call was just an odd thing in my opinion to say no decision has been made but can you handle a lump sum - rather gaslighting language. Cheers for the reply.

They very rarely call about managing large amounts of money unless you've been awarded, the same thing happened to my husband and they also wouldn't tell him if he's been awarded,but 5 days later he was paid. I cannot guarantee you have been successful but check your bank account in 3-5 days just in case. Let me know what happens?

Thanks for the heads up, I really appreciate it - I will keep you posted as time goes by. many thanks

Aznarder

Hi, I received the following txt at 8am today  - 

We have awarded you PIP. We have sent you a decision letter explaining the award. Please allow 2 weeks to receive this. You only need to contact us if your circumstances change.

Thanks for the support,lots of love
Dave

JBS2022

Aznarder said:

Hi, I received the following txt at 8am today  - 

We have awarded you PIP. We have sent you a decision letter explaining the award. Please allow 2 weeks to receive this. You only need to contact us if your circumstances change.

Thanks for the support,lots of love
Dave

Congrats. Don't spend it all at once lol

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @Aznarder

Welcome to the community! I'm so happy you have gotten your award! 

Just to let you know, I have popped your post into our PIP, DLA and AA section of the forum, in case you had any other queries  

Aznarder

Hannah_Scope said:

Hello @Aznarder

Welcome to the community! I'm so happy you have gotten your award! 

Just to let you know, I have popped your post into our PIP, DLA and AA section of the forum, in case you had any other queries  

Thank you very much x

Aznarder

Hi all, thanks for your support & as a heads up of how my PIP application went from first call to receiving first payment it went as follows.

Jan 18th 2023 - called PIP saying I wanted to apply & also filled in the online application process that day.

14th February 2023 - received a text informing me that my phone assessment was to be carried out on February 27th 2023 at 12,30pm.

The assessor called promptly on time on the 27th February 2023

 3rd march 2023 - I received a text saying the DWP had received my written assessment & that a decision should be made within 8 weeks.

10th march 2023 - I received a call from the DWP saying no decision was made yet regarding my PIP assessment BUT theoretically could I manage a large lump sum were i successful in my application for PIP

14th march 2023 I received a text saying I had been awarded PIP & that the covering letter would arrive within two weeks.

17th march 2023 - full lump sum backdated to January 18th 2023 arrived in my bank.

Cher_Alumni

Hello @Aznarder and thank you for that timeline.

It sounds like you've had a relatively quick timeline from the point of making a claim, to your award and receiving back pay, I hope it helps make life easier for you. 

Aznarder

Cher_Scope said:

Hello @Aznarder and thank you for that timeline.

It sounds like you've had a relatively quick timeline from the point of making a claim, to your award and receiving back pay, I hope it helps make life easier for you. 

Thanks very much, it would seem most claims are being dealt with rapidly at present!

poppy123456

Aznarder said:

Cher_Scope said:

Hello @Aznarder and thank you for that timeline.

It sounds like you've had a relatively quick timeline from the point of making a claim, to your award and receiving back pay, I hope it helps make life easier for you. 

Thanks very much, it would seem most claims are being dealt with rapidly at present!

Some are, some aren't.

Aznarder

poppy123456 said:

Aznarder said:

Cher_Scope said:

Hello @Aznarder and thank you for that timeline.

It sounds like you've had a relatively quick timeline from the point of making a claim, to your award and receiving back pay, I hope it helps make life easier for you. 

Thanks very much, it would seem most claims are being dealt with rapidly at present!

Some are, some aren't.

Very true  - I'm Very aware of not generalising but of late a few people I've seen online who  have had rather quick turnovers of the PIP  process, one can never predict the behaviour of government bureaucrats! 😀

L_Volunteer

Ha, @Aznarder - the last part of your response made me chuckle. Glad to hear you feel people are generally having quick turnovers of the PIP process though