Sudden MR call PIP
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deela
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Hi I had a call after a text last Friday - 6 days ago - from a PIP decision maker about my mandatory reconsideration. It made me hugely anxious as I struggle with unexpected phone calls. They said they needed some more information but all they asked was had I been in prison, hospital etc and could I manage a large sum of money. Which really confused me as I didn’t understand what they meant with that so I had to ask several times. I need people to be very precise with questions. They said would I impulsive spend a load of backpay for example. I said it was fine. I also wasn’t looking for budgeting points so was extra confused by the question. That was it. I initially thought maybe they did want to re-instate my pip if that’s all they asked but haven’t heard in 6 days. The anxiety and uncertainty is really impacting me. Also part of my conditions that I don’t cope well with that. I have heard that most people who get this call get awarded but also read some people don’t. And I don’t know what to think & I’m really struggling knowing they are looking at the MR right now. Anyone not been awarded who had a phone call like this for a PIP mr?
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Heya @deela and welcome to the community.
I'm sorry to hear the call made you so anxious, it's understandable getting calls out of the blue!
That call sounds fairly standard, they'll often call to check bank details and things like that too, but you may not hear anything for a few weeks. Please try not to worry too much about this, I know it's easier said than done though.0 -
Thank you for your kind message. I can’t not worry as I have generalised anxiety disorder. I wish I could. I’m trying to remember that this is currently totally outside of my control and nothing else I can do but wait. But not knowing even when I will hear exactly is hard as an autistic person.0
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I can totally empathise, I'm also autistic with an anxiety disorder. It can get so tiring, but I find finding something you can hyperfocus on really helps. Do you have any hobbies you could focus on? It might help switch the brain over for a while.1
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deela said:Thank you for your kind message. I can’t not worry as I have generalised anxiety disorder. I wish I could. I’m trying to remember that this is currently totally outside of my control and nothing else I can do but wait. But not knowing even when I will hear exactly is hard as an autistic person.1
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Albus_Scope said:I can totally empathise, I'm also autistic with an anxiety disorder. It can get so tiring, but I find finding something you can hyperfocus on really helps. Do you have any hobbies you could focus on? It might help switch the brain over for a while.0
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wkd said:deela said:Thank you for your kind message. I can’t not worry as I have generalised anxiety disorder. I wish I could. I’m trying to remember that this is currently totally outside of my control and nothing else I can do but wait. But not knowing even when I will hear exactly is hard as an autistic person.0
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Ah nice, I hope you have a fantastic time tonight.0
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@deela I have had similar call after my MR and was awarded.
Try to check "automated line" I would be able listen my payment after 3 days since the call was made.0 -
I got the PIp back pay in my account. So 5 working days after if you take the bank holidays out. I can’t believe I’ve been successful at Mandatory Reconsideration stage. I cried with relief as that’s so rare.4
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Fantastic news @deela, what a relief! Hope you're able to relax a bit now0
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Rosie_Scope said:Fantastic news @deela, what a relief! Hope you're able to relax a bit now1
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