My PIP journey So far.. which is actually good (so far)ar

roglin55

I dont know my consultation  via phone lasted approx 45 minutes she was very thorough

EveD

Hiya all. So I woke this morning to a text to say that....
My PIP review is now complete and I should hear decision via letter in next two weeks.
So this is good news that at last the wait is nearly finally over

EveD

@Hannahmarie1234 have you heard yet? 

Hannahmarie1234

Aww that's good news . No nothing my head is shot just waiting every morning. Giving g up hope slowly.  Xx

roglin55

It's certainly a long slow wait  mine went to final stages on 26th for desicion  said it could be up to 4 weeks  

EveD

Hannahmarie1234 said:

Aww that's good news . No nothing my head is shot just waiting every morning. Giving g up hope slowly.  Xx

Don't give up hope.  You are in the final hurdle now,  and hopefully good news for you. Hopefully you will get your text on Monday.
Keep us posted xx  

EveD

roglin55 hopefully you will hear before the 4 weeks are up. Keep us posted in how you are getting on  x

roglin55 said:

It's certainly a long slow wait  mine went to final stages on 26th for desicion  said it could be up to 4 weeks

roglin55

Certainly will EveD. Thankyou all and hopefully a quick response to you all too 

Hannahmarie1234

I don't mean this in a horrible way because I am pleased for everyone who  get accepted for pip and get their awards .but. its 17 weeks since I applied and still haven't had a decision  first claim  and then some people are getting theirs  within a couple of weeks of applying. It's. So worrying then . 

roglin55

Mine has been just over 20 weeks since first applying  its now at the desicion makers so  within 4 weeks I wS told but they said should be sooner  dont dishearten should not be too long now 

EveD

Hannahmarie1234 said:

I don't mean this in a horrible way because I am pleased for everyone who  get accepted for pip and get their awards .but. its 17 weeks since I applied and still haven't had a decision  first claim, nd then some people are getting theirs  within a couple of weeks of applying. It's. So worrying then . 

I know I've read of a few stories where that has happened.  
I think a lot depends on the area you live in.  Where abouts are you based? @Hannahmarie1234 and @roglin55? 
I'm down in Kent. 
Let's hope they pull their fingers out and get you both sorted with what you deserve as soon as! 
Mine is for a rreview, but circumstances and health has changed alot since my 1st claim in 2019
My review form was sent in September 2022 and I returned it to them by the 30th. So short of a few weeks has been nearly a year now. They reckon a couple more weeks... 
I've also heard where some people get the money backdated from review if awarded the higher amount.  But then I've also heard of others that don't. Seemingly some more  inconsistencies.
I know for me claims it gets backdated to when they receive the form in,  or it may even be from when the claim started. 
Sorry,  I'm rambling here.  

roglin55

Hi hannah. I'm in blackpool 

Hannahmarie1234

I'm in South Wales. Hade a text  on 23rd to say they haven't made a decision yet then on the  25th I received a letter to say they have everything they need to make a decision. Its just so frustrating. Aww a year o my goodness how have you managed to keep sane . X

roglin55

I had a letter 21st to sat they had everything to make descion then 22nd text to say descion not made yet as they descided they just needed some info off my doctor  that was 22nd June  letter sent from DWP 26TH JUNE doctors kept saying had not received   then on 16th August  I got word from dwp they had phoned my doctors and letter  would get posted that day. 25th August DWP received letter 26th August my claim with case manager to look over and make descion  so then got told within four weeks  so hears hoping it's before it's been over 20 weeks 

roglin55

Sorry ment here's  hoping

poppy123456

Hannahmarie1234 said:

I don't mean this in a horrible way because I am pleased for everyone who  get accepted for pip and get their awards .but. its 17 weeks since I applied and still haven't had a decision  first claim  and then some people are getting theirs  within a couple of weeks of applying. It's. So worrying then . 

Timescales are just a guide. Waiting times vary quite considerably right across the country. Some areas will have longer waiting times than others. It also depends on each individual case and everyone’s is different.

Having been through PIP claims many times myself over the past 10 years I totally understand the stress it causes when waiting for a decision. 

You’ve done all you can for now and you just need to wait for a decision. Try to focus on something else why you wait. 

Waiting 17 weeks really isn’t that long, even if it seems like it is. It doesn’t mean anything other than no decision has been made yet. You will be contacted once it’s made, whether that’s through a text and a decision letter or just a decision letter.

EveD

Hannahmarie1234 said:

I'm in South Wales. Hade a text  on 23rd to say they haven't made a decision yet then on the  25th I received a letter to say they have everything they need to make a decision. Its just so frustrating. Aww a year o my goodness how have you managed to keep sane . X

I literally literally don't know how.  At first I was naive, hoping to hear back quickly and checking the post constantly.  Then as I head towards Christmas then new year I just had to put it out of my mind. Its only through reading through other posts that's helped keep me sane I guess and support from you guys 

EveD

roglin55 said:

I had a letter 21st to sat they had everything to make descion then 22nd text to say descion not made yet as they descided they just needed some info off my doctor  that was 22nd June  letter sent from DWP 26TH JUNE doctors kept saying had not received   then on 16th August  I got word from dwp they had phoned my doctors and letter  would get posted that day. 25th August DWP received letter 26th August my claim with case manager to look over and make descion  so then got told within four weeks  so hears hoping it's before it's been over 20 weeks 

Sounds like a bit of a journey you've been on with i it. I really don't get the amount of letters and texts they send to supposedly update,  but tends to cause more anxiety 

Hannahmarie1234

Morning  .Still haven't heard anything 😕  have you had any luck x

roglin55

I've just phoned this morning I was not awarded pip my letter is in the post but im away till 16th im gutted but will read letter when I get home and then.phone in for reconsideration