How long have people waited to get a decision letter?

Elizabeth1

Hi I have a Pip interview today and was just wondering how long people have waited to get a decision letter thanks 

Ami2301

Hi @Elizabeth1 welcome to the community! Unfortunately, there is no specific waiting time as it depends on/if there is a backlog of claims in your area. Keep us updated and let us know if you have any further questions

Elizabeth1

Thanks I’ve put off putting a claim in because you always read terrible stories. I’ve found the whole thing very stressful, the lady was very nice but you never know. I tried to do everything she asked even though it was painful. 

Ami2301

I have had a good experience with PIP, my num is my appointee so she has to fill in the forms and talk to them on the phone as I have hearing difficulties and central vision loss. After my assessment back in 2017, I received a decision just under 2 weeks later so it really depends if there is a backlog.

Elizabeth1

That’s really good I hope I get the same luck . I’ve been finding it all very hard my mum has helped me with the forms. I’ve got arthritis in my knees hips , back and hands so get lots of help of my mum and son. 

Ami2301

That's really good that you have support around you. There are many members who have been/currently going through the same process so you're not alone. If your claim was to be unsuccessful then we will help you every step of the way. The community is full of knowledgeable members in regards to benefits and Scope has plenty of advice and resources to offer

Elizabeth1

That’s great to know as we are really clueless with it all. I’m going to spend the night reading up on here . You have been really helpful 😊

Ami2301

Don't worry, I have no clue about benefits too! A minefield to say the least! Let us know if you need any further help, I will be on the forum until later tonight

steve51

Hi @Elizabeth1

Good Morning it’s great to meet you today 😃😃😃

Yes I am also going through my “pip journey” at present.

“O Joy”

We have got some good advice/help here on our Community/site.

@steve51

janeyish

I am still waiting for my decision letter went to assessment on 12 th March I have fibromyalgia.  had a letter a week after going  saying they had all the information now and would make a decision soon I applied end of November hopefully I will hear soon  

Ami2301

Fingers crossed @janeyish!

janeyish

Thanks @Ami2301

CockneyRebel

@janeyish

Have you asked for a copy of the assessment report ?

janeyish

@CockneyRebel no not yet I thought I could only have that if I have been refused pip

janeyish

Found this online Getting a copy of your assessment report - You can only request a copy once DWP writes to you with their decision

CockneyRebel

You should request a copy asap. you are entitled to the report whether your claim is successful or not. It will give you advance warning of your possible award and is useful to keep for your records for future reviews

Elizabeth1

Hi @steve51 I know the whole thing is so stressful, how far along the pip journey are you 

Elizabeth1

Hi @janeyish that’s a long time I applied in January and had my assessment yesterday , 

steve51

Hi @Elizabeth1

I have just started my journey along the way.

After helping many members in our community I did thing that I would be okay!!

Well what a load of paperwork you have to complete.

Never mind!!!!!!

@steve51

Elizabeth1

@steve51 I know the form was very long , and I’m thinking there are things I forgot to say in my interview so worried that will affect the outcome. 

steve51

Hi @Elizabeth1

Yes the form is huge & it takes some doing.

I am not getting to worried as it is out of our hands now.

Please please don’t worry I have got my “fingers & toes” crossed.

@steve51

Elizabeth1

Hi @steve51
thanks hopefully I get something it will really make a difference I could get things to make life easier and pay for my garden to be sorted and maintained. I was honest with them and told them what I can and can’t do. Hopefully I won’t have to wait too long to find out 

CockneyRebel

Elizabeth1 said:

Hi @steve51
thanks hopefully I get something it will really make a difference I could get things to make life easier and pay for my garden to be sorted and maintained. I was honest with them and told them what I can and can’t do. Hopefully I won’t have to wait too long to find out 

You should ask for a copy of the assessment report, this will give you an idea of the recomendation made by the HCP

Elizabeth1

@CockneyRebel I’m worried to asked as I’ve read people saying that they haven’t put things on the report . How can you tell from the report what the recommendation is please 

CockneyRebel

At the end of the report will be boxes with ticks or dots or some other mark. These correspond to the descriptors and you can add the points to see the recomendation. The DWP generally go with the HCP's report. If the result is not what you believe you should have then you will need it to know what desciptors you need to challenge if you go for MR

Elizabeth1

@CockneyRebel thanks for that I will ask for the report, you have been really helpful 

CockneyRebel

You are very welcome, please just ask if you have any questions

Jade08

Hi i had my decision letter today.   my pip assessment was 11th January.

Elizabeth1

@Jade08 did you know the out come before the letter arrived 

Jade08

yes I did I rang last Monday, she told me then.

Elizabeth1

@Jade08 do they also tell you how long the award is for I’m ringing tomorrow to see if I can get any information 

Jade08

No, she just told me what the decision was and said wait 7-10 days for letters.Elizabeth do not worry, there are things missing on my report which I received a week after my assessment.   I got help from this forum and am looking at doing a MR.  Don’t worry. 

Elizabeth1

Thanks @Jade08 this is why I’ve put off applying it’s so stressful and making me more unwell, I don’t sleep well normally but with this it’s really effecting me 

Elizabeth1

I’ve rung today and been told my report it going for an  audit so more stressed 

Antonia_Scope

Hi @Elizabeth1 I am sorry to hear you have been feeling stressed and not sleeping well. Please keep us updated on how it goes.

Elizabeth1

Hi thanks @Antonia_Scope i was just hoping when I rang they could of given me some information not just don’t know how long it will be

Antonia_Scope

Hi @Elizabeth1 thanks for your reply, I understand, hopefully you will soon. In the meantime you have a look on how the DWP makes a decision on PIP claims.