2024 new pip claim timeline while working
aa88
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Hi, 1st post here. I have just had my pip telephone assessment yesterday 14/2/2024. I found it hard finding info for 2024 claims especially for people who work part time aswell as claiming so thought I would comment here with updates to help other people. I am also in the north east as I know different areas have different wait times.
I applied on 4th Dec 2023. Had my assessment yesterday. Woman was ok. She went through the form but not in order of questions on the claim form so be prepared to be confused. Every time I was trying to expand on my fibro she kept saying I only need a yes or no answer. Which made it hard and frustrating. My advice would be to carry on speaking over them. I will update when I receive a decision. Good or bad ( I am really bad at replying to comments. So if I don't reply I am not being ignorant, but will reply when I can)
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I applied on 4th Dec 2023. Had my assessment yesterday. Woman was ok. She went through the form but not in order of questions on the claim form so be prepared to be confused. Every time I was trying to expand on my fibro she kept saying I only need a yes or no answer. Which made it hard and frustrating. My advice would be to carry on speaking over them. I will update when I receive a decision. Good or bad ( I am really bad at replying to comments. So if I don't reply I am not being ignorant, but will reply when I can)
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Hi there @aa88 and welcome to the community.
Thanks for sharing your story, there's some good tips there! I agree with WKD though, having just yes or no answers doesn't allow you to speak your truth.1 -
aa88 said:Hi, 1st post here. I have just had my pip telephone assessment yesterday 14/2/2024. I found it hard finding info for 2024 claims especially for people who work part time aswell as claiming so thought I would comment here with updates to help other people. I am also in the north east as I know different areas have different wait times.
I applied on 4th Dec 2023. Had my assessment yesterday. Woman was ok. She went through the form but not in order of questions on the claim form so be prepared to be confused. Every time I was trying to expand on my fibro she kept saying I only need a yes or no answer. Which made it hard and frustrating. My advice would be to carry on speaking over them. I will update when I receive a decision. Good or bad ( I am really bad at replying to comments. So if I don't reply I am not being ignorant, but will reply when I can)
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Thankyou. I know it was so frustrating trying to explain things. I'm going to ring them on Monday to request a copy of report Encase I have to go to MR Then at least im one step ahead. I'm intrigued to see if the fact I work 10 hours over 6 days will hinder the assessment outcome. On paper pip claims to be for anyone with a disability regardless of work but from what I have read basically if you work your fit. I suffer anxiety and fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is unpredicable I struggle on a morning get taxis to work and work alone when at work pain eases slightly it's when I'm finished and rest that I struggle I'm expecting a fight. But will update once I have results.0
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PIP is there to help with additional costs such as taxis, don't worry there! A lot of people work and claim PIP. Could you keep us updated please? We're all here for support if you need us.
If you wanted to stick around and take your mind off things, I recommend our Coffee Lounge for some chat, or our Games Lounge for some simples games.1 -
aa88 said:Thankyou. I know it was so frustrating trying to explain things. I'm going to ring them on Monday to request a copy of report Encase I have to go to MR Then at least im one step ahead. I'm intrigued to see if the fact I work 10 hours over 6 days will hinder the assessment outcome. On paper pip claims to be for anyone with a disability regardless of work but from what I have read basically if you work your fit. I suffer anxiety and fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is unpredicable I struggle on a morning get taxis to work and work alone when at work pain eases slightly it's when I'm finished and rest that I struggle I'm expecting a fight. But will update once I have results.1
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Albus_Scope said:PIP is there to help with additional costs such as taxis, don't worry there! A lot of people work and claim PIP. Could you keep us updated please? We're all here for support if you need us.
If you wanted to stick around and take your mind off things, I recommend our Coffee Lounge for some chat, or our Games Lounge for some simples games.1 -
Excellent call @wkd, yes I believe the Access to work grant is still active. There's more info here if needed.1
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Answering questions with just a yes or no is never advised. Having said that, the time to give all your information to them is when filling out the forms. The more relevant information you give the more chance you have of a paper based assessment. Or if an assessment is needed they will have very little questions to ask.0
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Thanks guys will look into that.
I filled the online form out with a benefit advisor everything was covered .Reasons why I can't do things, examples of how iv hurt myself doing the tasks,statements from my rheumatologist, clinical psychologist, aswell as letters from people who help me She still asked the questions on the form . I just feel me working will be held against me but we will see. Thanks for the advice really appreciate it 😃 will update thread once I have a decision.0 -
@aa88 I wonder if we had the same assessor? My questions were not in any specific order which confused me too and she was quite abrupt. Due to my medication, I had to pause before answering and she asked other things during the pause 🙄 good luck 🤞🏻1
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Update 23rd Feb 8 days after assessment. I rang to request my assessment report on Monday 19th Feb it arrived on the 22/2/24 Thursday. Although assessor was ABIT awkward through the assesment she recommended enhanced on both for 18 months. 14 for daily living and 10 for mobility. Now just waiting for an award and to see if DM agrees.0
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aa88 said:Update 23rd Feb 8 days after assessment. I rang to request my assessment report on Monday 19th Feb it arrived on the 22/2/24 Thursday. Although assessor was ABIT awkward through the assesment she recommended enhanced on both for 18 months. 14 for daily living and 11 for mobility. Now just waiting for an award and to see if DM agrees0
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aa88 said:aa88 said:Update 23rd Feb 8 days after assessment. I rang to request my assessment report on Monday 19th Feb it arrived on the 22/2/24 Thursday. Although assessor was ABIT awkward through the assesment she recommended enhanced on both for 18 months. 14 for daily living and 12 for mobility. Now just waiting for an award and to see if DM agrees
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Sorry have no idea why the comment has repeated with different numbers. 😡0
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You need at least 12 points for Enhanced so if you've only scored 10 points that will indicate a recommendation of standard mobility. It's not possible to score 11 points for mobility.
Mostly they go with the recommendations but it has been known for them to go against it. Once a decision is made you will be contacted.0 -
After comparing my report to the guidelines I get 12 mobility ( can't travel and unfamiliar journey alone 10) and unable to move more than 50m but less than 200m) and enhanced daily living. It's a minefield really.
Yeah I'm not building my hopes up on the DM agreeing . Just wanted to update everyone on the time scale really and to help people who work and need to claim pip understand the process. 😃0 -
Final update. Applied 4 Dec 23 Assessment 14th Feb. Phone call 15th march to say I have been awarded enhanced for both daily living and mobility. From start to finish 14 weeks. Thankyou to this page for all the information.2
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Woohoo! That's great news @aa881
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Hannah_Scope said:Woohoo! That's great news @aa88
Thankyou. Hopefully the timeline and result of me being approved whilst working part time. Can help someone else or encourage them to apply, aswell as a recent timeline for new claims. Thanks again
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