PIP phone assessment call should I be worried

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  • Blue_eyes
    Blue_eyes Online Community Member Posts: 92 Contributor
    edited April 2023
    @DollyDolly29,it's better to be prepared to wait than to expect a decision soon. I thought I wouldn't wait long ,and it's been 9 weeks and I am still waiting for a decision 🙈
  • DollyDolly29
    DollyDolly29 Online Community Member Posts: 75 Connected
    Blue_eyes said:
    @DollyDolly29,it's better to be prepared to wait than to expect a decision soon. I thought I wouldn't wait long ,and it's been 9 weeks and I am still waiting for a decision 🙈
    Wow! That’s a long wait xx 
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    I'm glad she was so lovely @DollyDolly29 Do you feel a little more relief now that part is over? 
  • DollyDolly29
    DollyDolly29 Online Community Member Posts: 75 Connected
    I'm glad she was so lovely @DollyDolly29 Do you feel a little more relief now that part is over? 
    Yeah I feel so much better my anexity was through the roof 
  • DollyDolly29
    DollyDolly29 Online Community Member Posts: 75 Connected
    Had the text today to say 8 weeks till I find out! 

    Will it be earlier then this x 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    As advised yesterday, it could be anything up to 12 weeks. Some wait less, others wait more. They tell everyone 8 weeks. Once a decision is made you will be contacted.
  • DollyDolly29
    DollyDolly29 Online Community Member Posts: 75 Connected
    Update - still waiting 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    It's not been that long since your assessment and with a bank holiday already since then and another this weekend, that will only add to the delay. Try to focus on something else while you wait.
  • DollyDolly29
    DollyDolly29 Online Community Member Posts: 75 Connected
    It's not been that long since your assessment and with a bank holiday already since then and another this weekend, that will only add to the delay. Try to focus on something else while you wait.
    Had a letter on Wednesday to say that they’ve got my pip information and that I’ll hear something shortly , has anyone had this before 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    It's not been that long since your assessment and with a bank holiday already since then and another this weekend, that will only add to the delay. Try to focus on something else while you wait.
    Had a letter on Wednesday to say that they’ve got my pip information and that I’ll hear something shortly , has anyone had this before 
    Do you mean the letter said they have all the information they need to make a decision? If so then yes that’s a standard letter sent to everyone. 
  • DollyDolly29
    DollyDolly29 Online Community Member Posts: 75 Connected
    It's not been that long since your assessment and with a bank holiday already since then and another this weekend, that will only add to the delay. Try to focus on something else while you wait.
    Had a letter on Wednesday to say that they’ve got my pip information and that I’ll hear something shortly , has anyone had this before 
    Do you mean the letter said they have all the information they need to make a decision? If so then yes that’s a standard letter sent to everyone. 
    Yes that letter I had on the 8th 

    kind regards 
  • Binky1234
    Binky1234 Online Community Member Posts: 468 Empowering
    Good luck  @DollyDolly29 and the waiting can be bad especially if you suffer anxiety,I know I was the same, try and keep occupied (hard I know)

    Anyway good luck and fingers crossed you hear some good news soon 👍😊
  • Blue_eyes
    Blue_eyes Online Community Member Posts: 92 Contributor
    Had a letter on Wednesday to say that they’ve got my pip information and that I’ll hear something shortly , has anyone had this before 
    Hello @DollyDolly29. I received same letter,dated 21/03 and I am still waiting 😉 Since my assessment it's been 12weeks and still no decision. So...I am patiently waiting 😂🙈
  • DollyDolly29
    DollyDolly29 Online Community Member Posts: 75 Connected
    Update - still waiting … 
  • DollyDolly29
    DollyDolly29 Online Community Member Posts: 75 Connected
    I’m Very stressed and anexity through the roof.

    and if I get mobility would I be able to get a car and still be awarded pip money? Or do you need to either pick mobility car or pip money or can you get both. I always wondered this 

    many thanks 


  • bg844
    bg844 Online Community Member Posts: 3,883 Championing
    I’m Very stressed and anexity through the roof.

    and if I get mobility would I be able to get a car and still be awarded pip money? Or do you need to either pick mobility car or pip money or can you get both. I always wondered this 

    many thanks 


    For a Motability car you require enhanced rate mobility, this will be deducted from your PIP. Daily living remains separate regardless of rate.
     
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing


    and if I get mobility would I be able to get a car and still be awarded pip money? Or do you need to either pick mobility car or pip money or can you get both. I always wondered this 

    many thanks 


    Lots of information here https://www.motability.co.uk/how-it-works/
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    I'm so sorry you feel so anxious @DollyDolly29

    Can I ask, what are your hobbies and interests? 
  • DollyDolly29
    DollyDolly29 Online Community Member Posts: 75 Connected
    I'm so sorry you feel so anxious @DollyDolly29

    Can I ask, what are your hobbies and interests? 
    I do like gardening and things like that but my hands are ever so sore due to arthritis in all my thumbs ect. my anexity and depression is through the roof waiting it’s so horrible I do not like being held in limbo… I rang them 1-2 weeks ago and they said it wouldn’t be long .. 😞 
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    @DollyDolly29 You've inspired me to create a new thread that I'd love to hear your thoughts on! :) 

    Can I ask, do you get support for your anxiety and depression?