My recent pip assessment

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  • tessy1
    tessy1 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Yeah I hope u hear soon too, it is torture. I didn't ask for the report cuz I'm so anxious about it I know it would leave me worse 
  • coldwatermermaid
    coldwatermermaid Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    Part of the motivation to ask for it was the number of family and friends saying oh that doesn't sound good any time I told them about the assessment. And now they're saying the amount of time it's taking is a bad sign too. Poss cos we know two people who applied this year, were assessed by phone and got their pip two weeks later. Fella on phone did say there was a backlog though. So who really knows? No choice but to wait.
  • tessy1
    tessy1 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    I know I know someone who got theirs thru much quicker too😫 i keep telling myself we're nearly at the finish line it can't be that much longer for a decision and hopefully it will be the right one I've been out of work from Feb and not able to return to my job as I'm unable to do it safely now 
  • coldwatermermaid
    coldwatermermaid Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    We must be at the short end of it now. We'll keep telling ourselves that. Would def ease some of the pressure if you're not working. Fingers very firmly crossed for you!
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    coldwatermermaid said:
    Part of the motivation to ask for it was the number of family and friends saying oh that doesn't sound good any time I told them about the assessment. And now they're saying the amount of time it's taking is a bad sign too. Poss cos we know two people who applied this year, were assessed by phone and got their pip two weeks later. Fella on phone did say there was a backlog though. So who really knows? No choice but to wait.
    I think you should stop listening to your family and friends. The length of time it takes for a decision means nothing at all other than some take longer than others. It’s perfectly normal. Backlogs are just part the reason a decision can be delayed. It will also depend on each individual case. 

    Some people have decisions quite quickly after the assessment and others wait longer. Some have refusals with quick decisions and some are awarded. The same when a decision takes longer, some are refused and some are awarded. 

    Timescales once the report is returned ia up to 12 weeks. 
  • tessy1
    tessy1 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Hi I just want to give use a quick update. I got my award letter today. I'm delighted it's been a tough wait but relieved. I hope use don't be waiting much longer on word too. All the best of luck and thanks so much for been able to chat in this community I really appreciate it 😊
  • coldwatermermaid
    coldwatermermaid Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    That's AMAZING news @tessy1 So chuffed for you!
  • MickH
    MickH Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 29 Contributor
    coldwatermermaid said:
    Part of the motivation to ask for it was the number of family and friends saying oh that doesn't sound good any time I told them about the assessment. And now they're saying the amount of time it's taking is a bad sign too. Poss cos we know two people who applied this year, were assessed by phone and got their pip two weeks later. Fella on phone did say there was a backlog though. So who really knows? No choice but to wait.
    Probably "not a bad sign" at all, admittedly it took me 16 months from first application, to been declined to MR again  declined, to tribunal, which I won. Just believe & keep fighting
  • coldwatermermaid
    coldwatermermaid Online Community Member Posts: 18 Connected
    A chunk of change has just landed in my bank account so looks like I may have been awarded! The relief is HUGE. Will make such a difference. Particularly coming into winter. 

    So no letter yet and no text but money is there.  :)

    Thanks so much everyone for your patience with me.
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    It was so nice to open this thread and see good news for you both @tessy1 and @coldwatermermaid :) 
  • Hannahmarie1234
    Hannahmarie1234 Online Community Member Posts: 90 Contributor
    @coldwatermermaid I am so happy for you .now try to relax and treat yourself  to something nice.  The wait drains you so it's such a relief when it's over . Good luck x
  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 9,784 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    @coldwatermermaid oh my days I am SO happy for you!  I bet that's a massive relief? 

    And as others have said, please treat yourself, get something nice (I recommend a lovely oversized, comfy jumper) and do some self care, you deserve it. :) 
  • tessy1
    tessy1 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Ah I'm delighted for u, just relax now. I got the letter yesterday morning and checked my bank and the money was there. Such a long wait I'm sure ir relieved. I actually still can't believe it cuz the first thing I Done was check my fone for a msg. 
  • male45
    male45 Online Community Member Posts: 338 Empowering
    No word yet from PIP but will update when I do.

  • male45
    male45 Online Community Member Posts: 338 Empowering
    edited October 2023
    Just received  a letter today Saturday Sept 7th that the pip people say they have all details they need and I'll hear from them.

    Didnt say how long that will be.

    So praying hard its positive 
  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 9,784 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    Keeping everything crossed for you @male45!  I swear the waiting is the worst bit!
  • male45
    male45 Online Community Member Posts: 338 Empowering
    OCTOBER 20th..still no word of my assessment result. 
    Question: when they eventually decide will they notify me by text first  or by letter?
    If text first is it bad luck to phone asking if they will tell me on the phone?

    When I do hear result I will publish here.

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    male45 said:
    OCTOBER 20th..still no word of my assessment result. 
    Question: when they eventually decide will they notify me by text first  or by letter?
    If text first is it bad luck to phone asking if they will tell me on the phone?

    When I do hear result I will publish here.


    If it's a new claim and you're successfully awarded they do sometimes send a text but not always. If it's a review then they don't send texts if there's an award. They may send a text to say your review is complete and you'll receive the decision letter within a couple of weeks.

    Regardless of texts a decision letter will also be sent. Ringing them to ask what the decision is will not affect what the decision is because if it's made, it's made and that decision won't change because you're ringing them.
  • male45
    male45 Online Community Member Posts: 338 Empowering
    Thank you poppy 
    Thisbmorningbi received a text from pip it went like this

    A decision has been made.
    Do not contact this office as I won't be told what has been decided.
    I will receive a letter informing me what has been decided within the next two weeks. Once I get the letter I can contact them with any questions I may have.

    This doesn't sound good.
    This is a review not a new claim. 
    I'm in Belfast.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    That’s a standard text often sent for reviews. It’s doesn’t mean anything other than what it says. Many other members have had that text and been awarded. 

    Although it says not to ring them you can ring them at anytime. 

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