Phone Assessment/PIP Text

LH71

Hi,
After some advice please. I had my first PIP review last Wednesday (phone Assessment); seemed to go well, but who knows 
I was told it would take up to 6 weeks for a decision; no problems with that timeframe at all. This morning I received a text from DWP saying a decision has been made, and I'll receive a letter in the next 2 weeks. 
Firstly, I only sent my evidence (Occupational Therapist report) on Friday, so they won't have received it before making a decision.
Secondly, people are saying they've received texts saying they've been awarded pip etc; as mine just says the letters in the post, does this mean my review application has been rejected? I'm starting to panic and get anxious with it all.
Sorry for the long message, hope it makes some kind of sense!
Have a lovely evening everyone .

bg844

It doesn’t mean anything other than what the text message says, you will receive a letter with details of your award shortly. You can phone PIP to see what this decision is but I personally would await the letter.

Toby2007

Hi everyone I got a text this morning saying I have a telephone consultation for the 24th July but I am profoundly deaf and I can't hear on a phone my partner makes and answers all my calls will she have to talk to the person who rings 
And am I having a telephone consultation because they have enough evidence on my form I sent 
I can't understand why I didn't have a face to face ?

poppy123456

Toby2007 said:

Hi everyone I got a text this morning saying I have a telephone consultation for the 24th July but I am profoundly deaf and I can't hear on a phone my partner makes and answers all my calls will she have to talk to the person who rings 
And am I having a telephone consultation because they have enough evidence on my form I sent 
I can't understand why I didn't have a face to face ?

That wouldn't be the reason you're having a telephone assessment because most are by telephone anyway. You can ring the number on the letter to ask for a face to face and they will arrange that for you.

poppy123456

LH71 said:

Secondly, people are saying they've received texts saying they've been awarded pip etc; as mine just says the letters in the post, does this mean my review application has been rejected? I'm starting to panic and get anxious with it all.

Award texts are not sent for reviews, they are for first time claims only. It doesn't mean you've been refused.

LH71

Thank you. Silly to worry, I know, but struggling with mobility etc. 

Toby2007

I did put on the form that my partner makes and answers all my calls as I can't hear on the phone 
So she will have to talk to the oerson phoning or break it down to me using sign language and lip reading etc what the person is saying 

Toby2007

Hi 
If am awarded pip as am severely/profoundly deaf how long will I get this for 
As it's a condition that will never improve and I will always need help 
Thanks 

bg844

Toby2007 said:

Hi 
If am awarded pip as am severely/profoundly deaf how long will I get this for 
As it's a condition that will never improve and I will always need help 
Thanks 

It really does differ for everyone, your decision letter will explain more if awarded.

poppy123456

If awarded it will be for anything between 1 and 10 years.

faraway_21

Toby2007 said:

Hi 
If am awarded pip as am severely/profoundly deaf how long will I get this for 
As it's a condition that will never improve and I will always need help 
Thanks 

Hi Toby, I have moderate to severe hearing loss and the nurse who’s assessed me has put my next review as 5 yrs.. i imagine for a condition such as hearing will be long ish term but again would vary 

Toby2007

Hi 
What rates  did you get for pip how long was the decision after your assessment I have a telephone assessment my partner is there to help as I can't hear a thing on a phone 

faraway_21

I’ve not received a decision yet, I requested the report from DWP to see what the nurse had captured about my condition etc. I’m still yet to hear from DWP, probs another 8-12 weeks but the report suggestions 10 points for daily living and 10 points for mobility. 

Timeline so far:

application completed online 02/05/23

application sent to independent assessment service 03/05/2023

telephone assessment completed 12/07/23. The report was sent to DWP on the same day.

requested a copy of the assessors report on 13/07/23 from DWP and received it in the post on 14/07/2023

faraway_21

Toby2007 said:

Hi 
What rates  did you get for pip how long was the decision after your assessment I have a telephone assessment my partner is there to help as I can't hear a thing on a phone 

@Toby2007 Just to let you know I’ve received standard rate for daily living and mobility, found out today. I was 2 points off getting enhanced but I am very grateful. I’m assuming you’ve provided a copy of your audiology report as evidence?

Toby2007

Hi am really glad you have been awarded yes I sent a audiogram showing that am serverley/more profoundly deaf 

Toby2007

Could I ask how long did you wait for your decision from dwp after assessment was sent 
And do you get it back dated 

poppy123456

Toby2007 said:

Could I ask how long did you wait for your decision from dwp after assessment was sent 
And do you get it back dated 

Up to 12 weeks once the report was returned. If it’s a first time claim and you’re it transferring from DLA then yes it’s from the date you rang to start your claim. Providing you had the difficulties for at least 3 months. 

Toby2007

OK thanks 
Did you wait 12 weeks?
As a lot get decision within a few weeks 
Yes I have been deaf about 40 years last ten years it's more in the profoundly chart

poppy123456

It’s up to 12 weeks. It can be before this. Some wait a couple of weeks, others wait several and some wait longer. Timescales are just a guide.

faraway_21

Toby2007 said:

OK thanks 
Did you wait 12 weeks?
As a lot get decision within a few weeks 
Yes I have been deaf about 40 years last ten years it's more in the profoundly chart

Fortunately I heard back two weeks from when the report was returned. Have you asked for a copy of it?

Toby2007

That's great 
No not yet 
Does the report say how many points 
How long have you been awarded for 
As it's a condition what will never get any better and will always need help