Hi, my name is Gandolf! How long does it take to hear about a review?

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Gandolf

I have been sent a text to say I am to be reviewed again, the last time was a bit harrowing because I had to do a face to face. I am hoping just the review form will be enough with a doctor's letter. I am also wondering how long it takes to get an answer off them. Any advice wold be greatly appreciated. 
Many thanks. 

rubin16

Hi Welcome to the community,

There is long waits for reviews to happen or take place. For an example of timescale my pip review was due may/june 2023 and I have only just been reviewed and awarded again a few weeks ago (11th March 2024).

When you are given the form treat it as a new claim for pip. You should aim to have an A4 piece of paper for each descriptor explaining how things affect you, what happened when you attempted them and what the consquences were. Also add if anyone witnessed you doing them and what happened. Remember to put your name and NI Number of the top of each addition piece of paper. A doctors letter isn't really proof as they don't see you in everyday situations and don't know really how things affect you so isn't really good evidence to use (and you have to pay for them).

If later you are given a face to face assessment, you can ask for this to either be over video call or a telephone assessment if face to face is too much for you.

All the best.