Hi, my name is MickH! I won my tribunal for pip

MickH

I won my tribunal for pip on 04/09/2023, I know that after 16 months I will still have another wait before I realise any money. Is an 8 week wait the norm, or an it be longer ?

chiarieds

Hi @MickH - & welcome to the community. Congratulations on your PIP tribunal win. It can take usually up to 8 weeks to get the monies into payment as the DWP will have to work out what they owe you. Hopefully it doesn't take that long, but these times are always just an estimate.

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @MickH

Welcome to the community! Congratulations on being awarded! I bet it feels like such a relief? 

MickH

It is a relief, but living alone it has been a long haul, and seemingly not over yet !

Albus_Scope

Huge congrats @MickH, that's one big hill to get over there, but you did it!  

Usually after a tribunal you don't have to wait too long for funds to be released.  It very much depends on how busy they are. But you shouldn't be waiting too long.  If you're worried, you can always give them a call for an update? 

Ollyoyster

Big congratulations to you!! Im waitingbon my date, still, ,, was it ok, did you find it relaxed or was it very formal? Im starting to panic 😳

Albus_Scope

@Ollyoyster The wait is the worst bit!  But please try not to panic too much.

 I've been to tribunal twice now and both times they were so lovely and understanding and very accommodating with my PTSD and anxiety.  They even apologised for the way the DWP deals with things.  It was over in minutes. 

MickH

Ollyoyster said:

Big congratulations to you!! Im waitingbon my date, still, ,, was it ok, did you find it relaxed or was it very formal? Im starting to panic 😳

It wasn't that bad to be honest, I was prepared, having just over a year to wait, I had reams of paper with points I thought needed addressing, however, they seemed to disregard the assessment and asked me how certain aspects were affecting me on a daily basis. A Judge, a Doctor & a 'disability expert.' The so called expert was the worst as he said the ability to prepare food whilst making several trips to the kitchen and sitting on the sofa and using the coffee table was classed as the 'use of an aid, or aids.' So I challenged him that using the sink to get out of the bath was also an aid, which he agreed with. Until I pointed out the obvious dangers of pulling it off the wall, it breaking and causing me injury, added to the fact the manufacturer does not guarantee it as a handrail for a 15 stone man to get out of the bath wringing wet, as that is not it's purpose! I knew it was my last throw of the dice, but the Doctor & Judge seemed very understanding, no representative from the DWP though. I advise anyone to submit evidence, even if it is friends stating what you are going through, everything & anything.

Ollyoyster

@mickh, so happy for you,, yes i am nervous, but i feel totally justified, i will take on board your comments and hopefully i get nice folks too. X