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Feeling nervous after face to face assessment

nikkicoggs
nikkicoggs Community member Posts: 5 Listener
Had my home face to face assessment at home yesterday. The lady seemed nice, was a mental health nurse. Which i think seems good as i have autism and really struggle with anxiety and depression .

when can you as DWP to ask for a copy of her report?
And is there normally long waits to hear from DWP for if they award you or not?

thankyou for your help

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  • thespiceman
    thespiceman Community member Posts: 6,388 Disability Gamechanger
    Hello @nikkicoggs   Pleased to meet you .  I am one of the community champions on the forum.  We are here to advise, guide and help members.

    It can take up to six to eight weeks for a decision on your PIP assessment.

    You can find out status of your claim by ringing the PIP helpline.  

    0800 121 4433.

    Hope that helps.

    Here is to a positive successful outcome.

    Take care.

    @thespiceman
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