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Phoning DWP too much?

sdoc94
sdoc94 Community member Posts: 140 Pioneering
Hi all,

I wanted everyone's opinions on how often you think phoning the DWP after assessment is acceptable/sensible.

I myself constantly tell myself not to phone but tend to give in and ring for more of the same answer "No decision"

I am hit with both sides of the stick as I am in Northern Ireland, we cannot request a copy of the assessor's report until the decision has been sent out.
Shady.

Comments

  • whistles
    whistles Community member Posts: 1,583 Disability Gamechanger
    I left it four weeks after my f2f to request the report. Got told while on the phone they had made their decision. 
    Two weeks after this the letter arrived. 
    I probably would have waited until the end of that month. 
    No news is good news in some cases.
    Do not follow me, I don't know where I am going.
  • mayfair
    mayfair Community member Posts: 39 Connected
    @sdoc94 I am in the same boat was going to call again today but thought it was a bit soon, so I’m going to phone on Monday, I am constantly thinking about it and it’s driving me crazy lol 

  • wilko
    wilko Community member Posts: 2,458 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi everybody, once a week is often enough but if they promised to send a report uk only at present, and nothing arrives then you will have to ask to go to the next level and try to get the answer your seeking.

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