Waiting for Pip decision

TwinSeeker
TwinSeeker Community member Posts: 6 Listener
I applied for Pip the beginning of February. I did it online and sent the form off 17th Feb 2023. I had my telephone assessment on 20th March. I have had a text saying from DWP saying they had received it and that it might take upto 8 weeks. I know I am probably borderline on the points to receive it . What do people do while waiting for a decision. I find I am anxious waiting for it. Do they text you or write to you with their decision?

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    A decision can take up to 12 weeks after the report was returned.
    If successfully awarded they do send texts if they have a mobile number for you. They will also send a decision letter.
    They don’t usually send a text for refusals. 
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,925 Championing
    I can hear you are feeling anxious at the moment @TwinSeeker. Would anything, in particular, support you with this and make things feel more manageable for you at the moment?  :)
  • Rainbow116
    Rainbow116 Community member Posts: 129 Contributor
    Well done on getting your award @TwinSeeker I had a phone assessment the day after you so hoping to get an answer soon 🤞 days seem to drag and it’s the waiting that’s tough.  
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,906 Championing
    That's great news @TwinSeeker :) 
  • Blue_eyes
    Blue_eyes Community member Posts: 91 Contributor
    @TwinSeeker great news 😊