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PIP waiting times - Northern ireland

Hello,
I sent my PIP2 claim form off on the 29th of January, it was received on the 31st. Got a letter dated February 2nd with an appointment for a home assessment on the 15th February. (last Thursday)
I am just wondering how long I will wait to hear my decision. Very nervous have been feeling sick ever since with worry.
I sent my PIP2 claim form off on the 29th of January, it was received on the 31st. Got a letter dated February 2nd with an appointment for a home assessment on the 15th February. (last Thursday)
I am just wondering how long I will wait to hear my decision. Very nervous have been feeling sick ever since with worry.
Shady.
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I think it really depends on your area and how busy they are. It sounds like things have moved swiftly so fat for you and so fingers crossed it wont take too long. I know it is a worrying time, if things dont go in your favour, then do let us know and we have lots of information and support about the appeal process.
Good luck!!
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Will keep you posted.
good luck
It was not as bad as they are made out to be. My assessor came in to my home and was greeted by my mother, she came into the livingroom and introduced herself with ID etc.
She then gave me a brief outline of what she was there to do (ask questions about my daily life and how I am affected)
She asked to see my medication and some ID (I had my driving license, birth certificate and a BT bill ready for her)
Then she asked quite a few questions relating to my PIP2 form, such as the troubles I face dressing and cooking etc. She was friendly and understanding as she offered some advice to help me out with these tasks (suggested different aids etc)
Then came the physical, she told me she knew I was in a lot of pain so I did not have to do the standing exercises. But she asked me to tilt my head down so my chin touched my chest, then a grip test asking me to squeeze her fingers.
Lastly she closed her laptop and gave some advice regarding my condition, a few things to think about.
I must note that on one occasion when leaving she reached out to shake my hand, but I could not lean over to shake hers so I held out my hand on my knee. I do believe she was trying to catch me out to see if I was exaggerating my pain,
All in all she was very pleasant I just hope she does not lie on her report.
Patiently waiting.
Thanks
I must add - she did not look around the house, just the room I was in. I did catch her eyes scanning the room as if she was looking for something on one occasion. Are you based in Northern Ireland?
How did it go?