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PIP
Carrie38
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Hi I was asked to apply for PIP in November 2015. To move over from DLA. I have my medical in February 16. I still do not have a decison. Why the long wait?
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Although it seems like a long wait, the delays in processing PIP were much greater when it was first implemented back in 2013 and it became quite common to hear from people who had been waiting months for a decision. Lots of work was put in by the DWP to reduce these delays and now we're seeing quicker decisions, but the quality has dropped. The latest figures state that 61% of people who appeal their PIP decisions at tribunal are winning. http://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/2016/april/three-five-win-pip-appeals-process-putting
This suggests to me that more time is needed to properly consider a claim rather than rushing a decision out and the claimant having to face a long wait to get to tribunal.I would say it's early days, don't be too concerned at this stage. I would rather the time be taken to reach the right decision than rush a decision out which could be wrong.
If you provided the DWP with a mobile number they should be sending texts to keep you up to date. I hope that they are communicating with you to keep you in the loop.
You will still keep receiving your DLA until the PIP decision has been made and I hope this offers some reassurance to you.
Best wishes
Debbie