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How long did it take for your PIP decision?

Just curious how long it took other people form applying to assessment, and actually getting a decision on their PIP claims?
I'm transferring over from DLA, received a letter at the start of December to apply, took them until March to send the forms, and then I had an unrequested home visit assessment 4-5 weeks ago in June, and still waiting to hear something from them, other than a text saying DWP have me report and I should hear from them within 4 weeks (sent on the 22nd June).
I've seen a lot of people claiming it depends on where you live, but my housemate applied at the same time and hers went through completely differently, she got her forms in January, assessment in a centre in February, and a decision made about 2 weeks later.
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The last time my friend called for me they were on hold for 45 minutes, be prepared for a wait.
yes they have had long enough, hopefully you get some answers.
Please keep us update on how you get on
Pits all the waiting that’s hard, they are quick at taking money from you though but to get what you entitled to, that’s a different story.
Good luck though
I recently applied for PIP for my son. I was awarded high rate mobility and low rate care. I honestly do not remember how long it took them to decide. My son’s social worker helped me with my claim paperwork. Eventually I got a report through the mail saying that a decision was made regarding my son’s award. I showed my son’s social worker the report and they were forced into manual reconsideration. I even considered taking my son to the assessment appointment with his bulky wheelchair and all of his medical equipment.
Your right @Androgen there is no backdating DLA to PIP? I would be very careful in accepting that back payment otherwise you run the risk of a whole lot of grief.
Glad you got your award.
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Also to add, this is from my DLA to PIP.
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Sorry must ask how long did the give it to you for. Mine ongoing.
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Yes mine are lifelong and not getting any better any time soon either.
You can ask for your report they've done on you? If you had an assessment ask and phone the DWP for form PA4, if No FTF ask for PA3. I have mine and it's 100% correct on all counts.
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Get another report. This is the back of my PA3.
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@Androgen oh dear, you learnt the hard way never trust what they say always add updated evidence and DLA is different to PIP in more ways than one.
I never allowed them to use my DLA. I believe if you had given updated evidence you would have got longer maybe. Never trust the DWP as they will do the opposite.
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Funnily enough I was never assessed for DLA and was on an indefinite/lifetime award on low rates for both, and now I'm getting enhanced rates of both under PIP, so I can't really complain if the report isn't completely accurate, because I don't want to have to deal with all that again and potentially end up worse off
I was also on DLA indef No FTF and my ESA and PIP all Paper based only.
I wish you well for the future.
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Its such an anxious time, everything seems to go way out of proportion.
I was there where you are last year, so I know, like so many more people do what it’s like.
I was asking for my pip to be reassessed. I sent off my forms in February 2018, had my review in June 2018 and had my decision at the very end of August. Mine changed from both standard to both enhanced.
I wanted you to be able to have realistic time scale.
The big But is, others take a lot shorter time and others can be longer. It also depends on the back log in your area too.It’s back to how long is a piece of string!
Its such a horrible time and if you are anything like me and probably many more I kept searching for answers and couldn’t find any that suited my questions. Why, because my case is unique to me, so I wouldn’t be able to find a complete answer.
I hope you here soon and all goes well for you.😀😀😀