Confused about PIP decision

hulme3030

Hi everyone could someone answer me a question  I have just rang pip up and asked how my claim is going they told me a decision had been made yesterday and it is in the post does this mean ive not got it as there is nothing in my bank and they didn't tell me I had got it 

sdoc94

@hulme3030

You do not always get your payment before the letter. My decision was made on the 9th of March and my backpayment came in yesterday. I phoned and they told me a decision had been made. It was not until I asked them what the decision was that they told me it. I would ring again and ask what the decision is.

My letter has not came yet - probably today. Hope you get a good decision.

hulme3030

Oh OK thank you so am I best ringing them back and asking them 

sdoc94

Yes I would ring it won't do any harm! I got my decision there and then on the phone yesterday morning!

Good luck

whistles

It took two weeks for the letter to arrive.
If you can ask for your assessment as well. If you don't ask they are not programmed to talk and offer you a conversation. 

Welcome to the forum. Nice to have you. Do stay in touch with us.

hulme3030

Thank you I will ring them in a bit and I will let you know on here thanks for helping me out

hulme3030

Hi I have rang up pip they have told me am getting pip and will b paid on 21st thank you for telling me to ring them back

sdoc94

@hulme3030

You are very welcome - and congratulations!

hulme3030

Thank you very much

wilko

Hi everyone, just for information when you call DWP to ask about a decision the operators won't give you any information because there is no information on your file reference to your decision. When a decision has been made the information is updated to your file and the operator can then relay the information to you, and the letter comfirmation arrives in next 10 days or so. 

hulme3030

Yea that's true but they did tell me that I was awarded it also does anyone else know if there is any other stuff what people on disability can apply for please thank you Michael

CockneyRebel

PIP can passport you to other benefits such as council tax reduction, housing benefit
If you also receive ESA then you may also claim disability  premiums if you have an IR element

Try putting your details into one of the online benefit calculators

CR

hulme3030

Thanks cockney rebel for that information 

hulme3030

Could anyone help me with this question please do I still need a ESA assessment even though I have been awarded pip does anyone know 

CockneyRebel

ESA and PIP are separate benefits and each require their own assessment

CR

hulme3030

Thanks again cr