My PIP journey- 1st time claim & Mandatory Reconsideration Time Line

Dandy1923

Timeline for my P.I.P application so far

(First time claim)

26/05/23

Phone to apply for pip.

Form received three weeks later, filled with help of local C.A.B advisor and returned with supporting evidence.

05/07/23

We have received your form text received.

06/08/23

Appointment letter received from capita for video appointment on 08/08/23, had it changed to telephone assessment as had a hospital appointment for that day felt it would be too stressful.

10/08/23

Letter received confirming new telephone assessment date for 22/08/23.

22/08/23

Telephone assessment prompt @ 11.45am, lovely lady although a little abrupt at times, call lasted 1 hour 35 minutes.

30/08/23

Contacted capita to see if report had been sent to DWP, capita confirmed report now with DWP.

01/09/23

Finally got through to DWP (1 hour and a half wait!) To request my report.

05/09/23

Text recieved been awarded pip

05/09/23

Phoned DWP and was told awarded standard for both.

07/09/23

Pip back payment in bank.

08/09/23

Award letter received.

09/09/23

Mandatory Reconsideration letter posted.

28/09/23

TEXT RECEIVED "You've asked us to look at our recent PIP decision again. We will write to you once we've done this. As a guide you should hear from us within 8 weeks. You don't need to contact us unless any of the details you gave have changed. Thank you."

13/09/23

TEXT RECIEVED "Update on your PIP claim. You asked us to look at your decision again. We expect to look at your case by 23/11/2023. You do not need to contact us unless your circumstances change. Thank you"

24/09/23

further evidence and GP's letter posted.

11/11/23

Letter received from DWP decision, keeping standard for care and increased to enhanced for mobility so a successful Mandatory Reconsideration.

Dandy1923

I was initially awarded standard for both but my mobility is non existent so did an MR in order to try increase to Enhanced mobility and I was successful 

Albus_Scope

Thanks for sharing your journey @Dandy1923 and I'm so glad to see they increased your mobility section, that's great news.