Hi, my name is Njb230861!

Njb230861

hi all. i’ve been on dla then pip for 8 years. i’ve put in a new claim because my medical condition is way worse now. had the assessment call 3 weeks ago and had a letter today saying they have all the information they need to make a decision. how long will that take.

AKR

When you say a "new claim" do you mean a "change of circumstances" ?

Njb230861

yes it’s a change of circumstances. i sent the form back 3 months ago and had my phone call assessment 3 weeks ago. had the letter today saying they have all the information they need to make a dicision

Rachel_Scope

Hi @Njb230861 and welcome to the community!

As @AKR has asked, is this a change of circumstances? I know that waiting times can be quite long.

Njb230861

yes it’s a change of circumstances

Rachel_Scope

Ah we responded at the same time there @Njb230861!

It can take 8 weeks, or even up to 16 weeks or longer. I know that's not very helpful but it's difficult to know exact timeframes.

Njb230861

i was told that it only takes 3/4 weeks once you have have the phone consultation

AKR

It will likely take longer than 3-4 weeks given the extent of the back logs.

Njb230861

i’ve had a letter today saying they have all the information they need so they will make a decision and send a letter to let me know the decision.

poppy123456

That's a standard letter and there's no timescales after that. Timescales are up to 12 weeks after the assessment report was returned.