PIP timeframe

pkra93
pkra93 Listener
in PIP, DLA, ADP & AA

Hi

I applied for PIP due to have been in constant pain since 2014 and recently diagnosed with Fibromalgia, which put a lot of things that have happened in my life into perspective.

I applied on 18th April, but sent my "more about your health" online on 30th April. I had a text from IAS stating they are responsible for my application, and on 30th May I have a text from DWP stating a health professional is looking at my claim and will contact me with an appointment if they need to.

I have had nothing since then. My region is west yorkshire. I am just wondering does anyone have similar experience and know anything about timelines?

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Championing

    Timescales vary considerably for everyone, even if you live in the same area. It's not just backlogs that cause delays, it's each individual case. As this is a new claim I would expect the process from starting to having a decision to take up to about 6 months but sometimes It can be less.

    All you can do now is wait.

  • Jimm_Alumni
    Jimm_Alumni Championing

    Hi @pkra93, welcome to the community 😊 unfortunately there is quite a backlog so it may take sometime. Of course if you have any other questions feel free to ask them!

  • pkra93
    pkra93 Listener

    Thanks guys for the response! I have just received a phone appointment for 1st july so hopefully thats something :)

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