My recent pip assessment

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  • Hannahmarie1234
    Hannahmarie1234 Online Community Member Posts: 90 Contributor
    UKGUY94 brilliant news 👏 
    I just had phone call they have awarded me enhanced for both and could I handle a large amount 
    I'm so happy it's all done now 🙌 
  • Hannahmarie1234
    Hannahmarie1234 Online Community Member Posts: 90 Contributor
    @coldwatermermaid
    Had phone call this morning I've been awarded pip enhanced for both . Have you heard anything  🤞it will be very soon for you also .don't give up hope I did but it come through in the end proves because you don't hear in a week or two it's going to be bad news  mine been 5 weeks since assessment report  and its all good .keep us updated 
  • coldwatermermaid
    coldwatermermaid Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    UKGUY94 brilliant news 👏 
    I just had phone call they have awarded me enhanced for both and could I handle a large amount 
    I'm so happy it's all done now 🙌 
    Brilliant news UKGUY94 

    And that's FANTASTIC Hannahmarie1234 ! So pleased for you 😊
  • coldwatermermaid
    coldwatermermaid Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    @coldwatermermaid
    Had phone call this morning I've been awarded pip enhanced for both . Have you heard anything  🤞it will be very soon for you also .don't give up hope I did but it come through in the end proves because you don't hear in a week or two it's going to be bad news  mine been 5 weeks since assessment report  and its all good .keep us updated 
    Nothing here yet. Cancelled hospital appointment and am taking a day to rest and try not to think about it. 
  • Jimm_Alumni
    Jimm_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,713 Championing
    I hope you hear back soon @coldwatermermaid. The waiting really can get to you sometimes. Hope you've got some good distractions on!
  • coldwatermermaid
    coldwatermermaid Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    edited September 2023
    I hope you hear back soon @coldwatermermaid. The waiting really can get to you sometimes. Hope you've got some good distractions on!
    Thanks Jimm. It really can.

    I've always prided myself on my independence so even applying for it in the first place was a big thing for me. Twenty weeks on and I've gone through so many ups and downs. Optimism that it might help me hold on to my precious independence for a few more years. Depression as I burn my way through savings trying to keep my head above water while attending hospital appointments and physio and nurse visits etc.

    With winter coming I genuinely don't know how I'm going to cope with it all. Especially if it comes down to a choice between food/heat and extra petrol to get to appointments. I live in the middle of nowhere and it's a half hour to the closest hospitals. Two hours + if I'm sent to one further away. One way. And all of that while in constant pain is overwhelming at times. Don't think I've ever needed as many mental health days as I have this year! So all this waiting and worrying doesn't help.
  • UkGuy94
    UkGuy94 Online Community Member Posts: 42 Connected
    Just an update for you all. 

    No text message confirming i have been awarded pip. 

    Will be ringing at 9am to find out more. 


  • UkGuy94
    UkGuy94 Online Community Member Posts: 42 Connected
    Phoned PIP and the automated line asked me to confirm, how much my last PIP payment was. 

    Does this mean i have been awarded? 

    Thank you.
  • Hannahmarie1234
    Hannahmarie1234 Online Community Member Posts: 90 Contributor
    @UkGuy94
    Yeah just rang and when they asked about my last payment I just said have not recieved yet .it then told me how much and what date my next payment will be .🙂
  • coldwatermermaid
    coldwatermermaid Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    Caved in and rang to ask for copy of report. Was told my case is with the manager today so hopefully shouldn't be too long. Said once a decision is made they send a text and I can then ring for more details if I want to do that before the letter arrives. Feel a bit better cos at least have a reply now to the family and friends who keep asking me if I've heard anything.
  • Hannahmarie1234
    Hannahmarie1234 Online Community Member Posts: 90 Contributor
    @coldwatermermaid they told me this last Friday and I heard Tuesday so fingers crossed you will hear in a day or two 🙂
  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 10,436 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    @coldwatermermaid usually once it's with the manager, it's fairly quick for a reply.  So I'm keeping everything crossed for you!  I remember the waiting is the worst part, it's the pits.
    I'll be watching out for your reply with good news soon. ;) 
  • coldwatermermaid
    coldwatermermaid Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    @coldwatermermaid they told me this last Friday and I heard Tuesday so fingers crossed you will hear in a day or two 🙂
    Hope so!
  • coldwatermermaid
    coldwatermermaid Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    @coldwatermermaid usually once it's with the manager, it's fairly quick for a reply.  So I'm keeping everything crossed for you!  I remember the waiting is the worst part, it's the pits.
    I'll be watching out for your reply with good news soon. ;) 
    Thank you! Will definitely report back. The information on these boards and just knowing you're not alone is so helpful.
  • coldwatermermaid
    coldwatermermaid Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    Still nothing 🥺
  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 6,265 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    Hope it comes through soon @coldwatermermaid! Keep us posted :)
  • Hannahmarie1234
    Hannahmarie1234 Online Community Member Posts: 90 Contributor
    @coldwatermermaid
    Hiya  have they contacted you yet .
  • coldwatermermaid
    coldwatermermaid Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    @coldwatermermaid
    Hiya  have they contacted you yet .
    Hi Hannahmarie. Thanks for checking in! No. Not a peep. Seven weeks yesterday since assessment and a week tomorrow since I rang for report.
  • tessy1
    tessy1 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    I'm the same I got a letter the start of Aug to say they will write when they have made a decision and still no word. I applied at the start of April
  • coldwatermermaid
    coldwatermermaid Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    tessy1 said:
    I'm the same I got a letter the start of Aug to say they will write when they have made a decision and still no word. I applied at the start of April
    The wait is torture isn't it?! Part of me is hoping the arrival of the report will at least give me an idea of what to expect. Another part thinks it might just be something else I'll stress about. Really is awful that people are put through all this for so long. Hope you hear soon!!