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PIP Processing time

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andrewkuk
andrewkuk Scope Member Posts: 72 Courageous
in Benefits and financial support
Hi - Does anyone know the current approximate waiting time for PIP renewal and first time applications?

kind regards- Andrew
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  • Arthiritic1
    Arthiritic1 Community member Posts: 6 Listener
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    I’ve just had the pip medical assessment on phone .it’s supposed to be within 12 weeks from start to finish??

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  • andrewkuk
    andrewkuk Scope Member Posts: 72 Courageous
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    Thank you for the information 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,860 Disability Gamechanger
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    PIP reviews are currently taking an extremely long time. Some are still waiting a year after returning their form. 

    First time claims are quicker and potentially up to about 6 months from ringing to start a claim. 

    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Arthiritic1
    Arthiritic1 Community member Posts: 6 Listener
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    I had already been medically assessed 8 weeks before for LWCRA and deemed unfit for work by DWP would this evidence be viable for my PIP claim also?
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  • Arthiritic1
    Arthiritic1 Community member Posts: 6 Listener
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    This is a first time claim 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,860 Disability Gamechanger
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    Arthiritic1 said:
    I had already been medically assessed 8 weeks before for LWCRA and deemed unfit for work by DWP would this evidence be viable for my PIP claim also?
    PIP and LCWRA are two completely different benefits. Claiming one doesn’t automatically entitle you to the other. As the decision letter for the WCA doesn’t go into any detail then no, it wouldn’t be helpful to send that. 

    If you have the assessment report then you can send it but whether it will help will depend on exactly what information it gives. The evidence you send for your PIP should be relevant to exactly how your conditions affect you. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • woodbine
    woodbine Community member Posts: 11,759 Disability Gamechanger
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    LCWRA and PIP are two completely different unconnected benefits, you can work full time and claim PIP.
    renewals are taking unto 12 months from start to finish, new claims tend to be faster.

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  • Arthiritic1
    Arthiritic1 Community member Posts: 6 Listener
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    Thank you both for the heads up it’s all a bit of a minefield!!
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