Do you get a text?
jules13
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hey guys! Just wondering if the DWP text you through the stages of the PIP? They text me when they sent the booklet off etc and when they received it back just wondering if they message once they have received the report? I want a copy of that ASAP you see before I actually get the decision so I can prepare my appeal if needed. But I don’t want to keep hassling them .
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Sometimes they do so i heard but they didn't text me when the report was received.
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Once you have requested a copy of the report you should receive it within 14 days, if not phone again mine took three phone calls before it was sent I think the staff where still in the Christmas mood.0
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wilko said:Once you have requested a copy of the report you should receive it within 14 days, if not phone again mine took three phone calls before it was sent I think the staff where still in the Christmas mood.
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I would ring again because even if they put on the computer that you want a copy sent, they don't always send it. Once both copies have been returned they'll send it. If you live in Northern Ireland, i've heard they won't send it until a decision is made. Good luck.
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poppy123456 said:I would ring again because even if they put on the computer that you want a copy sent, they don't always send it. Once both copies have been returned they'll send it. If you live in Northern Ireland, i've heard they won't send it until a decision is made. Good luck.0
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I had a text at the beginning of July to say they’d got my form but not heard a thing since? Was told by the charity that helped me with forms that I’d know within 6 weeks if I would have to have a f2f well that’s almost here, does anyone have a rough idea on timescales? I’m too scared to ring them. It makes me feel physically sick xx
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jules13 said:poppy123456 said:I would ring again because even if they put on the computer that you want a copy sent, they don't always send it. Once both copies have been returned they'll send it. If you live in Northern Ireland, i've heard they won't send it until a decision is made. Good luck.
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niknoo said:I had a text at the beginning of July to say they’d got my form but not heard a thing since? Was told by the charity that helped me with forms that I’d know within 6 weeks if I would have to have a f2f well that’s almost here, does anyone have a rough idea on timescales? I’m too scared to ring them. It makes me feel physically sick xx1
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poppy123456 said:jules13 said:poppy123456 said:I would ring again because even if they put on the computer that you want a copy sent, they don't always send it. Once both copies have been returned they'll send it. If you live in Northern Ireland, i've heard they won't send it until a decision is made. Good luck.0
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That time scale of 4 weeks is a guide and means nothing. Timescales depend on backlogs in all areas, some may have a decision in 2 weeks, while others wait as long as 8 weeks.Sometimes the assessment reports are chosen at random and sent for audit. It's nothing to worry about but can delay the process even further, depending on how long it's in audit for. There's no timescales to these audits and they can take as long as they want. You can ring the assessment providers and ask if the report has been returned, if it has they'll tell, if it hasn't and it's in audit they'll tell this too. What they can't tell you is how long it will be in audit for.Did you send evidence to support your claim? Sorry your comment isn't clear on this. No they very rarely ask anyone for evidence, the onus is always on you to make sure it's sent to support your claim.0
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jules13 said:niknoo said:I had a text at the beginning of July to say they’d got my form but not heard a thing since? Was told by the charity that helped me with forms that I’d know within 6 weeks if I would have to have a f2f well that’s almost here, does anyone have a rough idea on timescales? I’m too scared to ring them. It makes me feel physically sick xx
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I received a text after I first contacted them, a second when they sent me the forms and a third when they received my application. It will be 7 weeks tomorrow since I received that third text and I am starting to worry if something has gone wrong.
I sent no additional or supporting medical evidence as I don't have any. The decisions and reports are all dated years ago and often the answer i get from places like A&E is "Oh, it's just part of your neural issues" which they seem to know by magic as they never investigate any new pain just blame it on ongoing problems to avoid having to actually do anything. Consequently I get no new reports. All contact with GP's would require them writing a letter to prove it and, as I was only given 4 weeks to send in my application, the lead time on getting anything written by my surgery is a minimum of 6-8 weeks.
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poppy123456 said:That time scale of 4 weeks is a guide and means nothing. Timescales depend on backlogs in all areas, some may have a decision in 2 weeks, while others wait as long as 8 weeks.Sometimes the assessment reports are chosen at random and sent for audit. It's nothing to worry about but can delay the process even further, depending on how long it's in audit for. There's no timescales to these audits and they can take as long as they want. You can ring the assessment providers and ask if the report has been returned, if it has they'll tell, if it hasn't and it's in audit they'll tell this too. What they can't tell you is how long it will be in audit for.Did you send evidence to support your claim? Sorry your comment isn't clear on this. No they very rarely ask anyone for evidence, the onus is always on you to make sure it's sent to support your claim.0
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Topkitten said:I received a text after I first contacted them, a second when they sent me the forms and a third when they received my application. It will be 7 weeks tomorrow since I received that third text and I am starting to worry if something has gone wrong.
I sent no additional or supporting medical evidence as I don't have any. The decisions and reports are all dated years ago and often the answer i get from places like A&E is "Oh, it's just part of your neural issues" which they seem to know by magic as they never investigate any new pain just blame it on ongoing problems to avoid having to actually do anything. Consequently I get no new reports. All contact with GP's would require them writing a letter to prove it and, as I was only given 4 weeks to send in my application, the lead time on getting anything written by my surgery is a minimum of 6-8 weeks.
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@jules13, I know what you mean. The problem with a protracted and progressive condition is that unless you go back years to dig it all out it is hard to find relevant supporting information. I had exactly the same problem and, although my condition has lasted only 13 years, I am not able to start digging out such old stuff without suffering greatly and have had to rely on simply filling the form in.
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Topkitten said:@jules13, I know what you mean. The problem with a protracted and progressive condition is that unless you go back years to dig it all out it is hard to find relevant supporting information. I had exactly the same problem and, although my condition has lasted only 13 years, I am not able to start digging out such old stuff without suffering greatly and have had to rely on simply filling the form in.
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I received texts for sending and receiving the form. I sent in the completed form on 9th July received my assessment date last week which is on 14th of this month. I don't know if they sent for me quicker as my PIP is only awarded until 30th August but don't suppose that it will bother them that my payments will cease until I get a decision. Absolutely dreading the assessment as having been previously I know what they are capable of. Incidentally I sent loads of letters from consultants, doctors,nurse, mental health advocate clinic and psychotherapist. At my assessment I scored nil for both. At my Appeal I got 6 for care and 12 for Mobility. Goes to show!0
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Rosie2017 said:I received texts for sending and receiving the form. I sent in the completed form on 9th July received my assessment date last week which is on 14th of this month. I don't know if they sent for me quicker as my PIP is only awarded until 30th August but don't suppose that it will bother them that my payments will cease until I get a decision. Absolutely dreading the assessment as having been previously I know what they are capable of. Incidentally I sent loads of letters from consultants, doctors,nurse, mental health advocate clinic and psychotherapist. At my assessment I scored nil for both. At my Appeal I got 6 for care and 12 for Mobility. Goes to show!0
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jules13 said:
How can they score you nil but they score you that in your appeal! It’s a very stressful time! The wait really doesn’t help. My assessor was nice but,... that could of just been a front! And how can they full understand how the day effects you with a 45min interview. Good luck
At that point I gave up with the whole darn thing.
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Just to answer the original question. - I got a text 4 days after f2f saying they’d received my report. 2 weeks later they wrote saying they had eveRything they need.0
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