PIP timeline question

aniayka

Hi, I've applied for PIP for my daughter 2 months ago and had no contact from the DWP since then.
I red that the waiting time is about 3 months end to end but you are also mentioning the assessments and I'm not sure how long do you have to wait for those and then after?
I am worried I did something wrong, or that they lost the form, or that I missed a call...
Thanks for help in advance.

poppy123456

Timescales are only ever a guide. It will depend on backlog and each individual case. An assessment is most likely because most people have them, which are mostly by telephone. Some are face to face and video. Some wait several weeks and others wait a few months, possibly longer.

Once the assessment report is returned to DWP a decision can take up to 12 weeks.

Chloe_Alumni

Hi @aniayka and welcome to the community! 

How are you doing? I know the wait for PIP can be fustrating. It sounds like this is within 'normal' timescales and I hope you hear something soon. However, if you wanted to, you can ring up and ask if they've recieved the claim form.  

PIP enquiry line

Telephone: 0800 121 4433
Textphone: 0800 121 4493
Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 121 4433
British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer - find out how to use the service on mobile or tablet
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
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Tronster

aniayka said:

Hi, I've applied for PIP for my daughter 2 months ago and had no contact from the DWP since then.
I red that the waiting time is about 3 months end to end but you are also mentioning the assessments and I'm not sure how long do you have to wait for those and then after?
I am worried I did something wrong, or that they lost the form, or that I missed a call...
Thanks for help in advance.

So just to give you a timeline of what i had to to to give you an idea

Applied April 2022
Assessment June 2022
Rejected July 2022
MR August 2022
Rejected again Sept 2022
Tribunal June 2023
Payment August 2023

roglin55

I'm waiting 18 weeks so far still no word