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Feeling nervous after face to face assessment
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
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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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.
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