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12 weeks for PIP decision is it normal?

I applied for a PIP enhanced rate for my dad as he’s already getting the standard for both Daily Living and Mobility. He suffers from epilepsy, Angina, Asthma and depression. He then had a mini stroke in the middle of August 2019. I applied on the 24th August 2019 and he got his F2F on 25th November 2019. The assessor was nice and informative. DWP received the report on 12th December 2019 but there has been no decision as yet. I rang them up on 4th February 2020 but they’re telling me it can take up-to 12 weeks!!!!! The DWP also informed me that my dads claim will be backdated to 24th August 2019 if successful without me even asking her that.
I rang them again on Friday 7th 2020 and asked them for a copy of my dads report to see what the assessor has recommended.
I rang them again on Friday 7th 2020 and asked them for a copy of my dads report to see what the assessor has recommended.
What I want to ask is:-
Do DWP usually go with the report?
Is it normal for them to take 12 weeks?
Why do they take that long if they’ve got the report there?
Any help will be appreciated as my dad is getting restless and it’s making him more ill..
Do DWP usually go with the report?
Is it normal for them to take 12 weeks?
Why do they take that long if they’ve got the report there?
Any help will be appreciated as my dad is getting restless and it’s making him more ill..
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My dad has just turned 50 so he’s not over the pension age and I have received a copy of his report today which recommends that he is given enhanced for both the daily living and the mobility part of the claim. I don’t know what the DWP will go with now.
The report was ACCURATE and it had everything my mom, dad and I told the assessor on the day of the F2F.
The assessor has put down that she’s a qualified nurse and that’s what I think has contributed to her giving an accurate report.
I’ve told my dad but he’s still anxious and downhearted but when I read your input to him it has somewhat calmed him.
Once again thanks to EVERYONE for your valuable input...
Thank you everyone I’ll now wait for the result to come through and let you know