awaiting pip decision

katho31

hi, I applied for pip on 7th feb 2020, how long will it take to hear from them with the virus around?

woodbine

Hi and welcome, thats a question no one can answer, but you can phone them and ask for a copy of the assessment which should give you an idea of the award.

jacksprat

@katho31 do you have a letter indicating a personal interview/assessment, probably at home these days as stuffy waiting rooms are a nogo?  After the assessment, you will get a letter indicating success or otherwise.  Only at that stage can you request the written assessment.  Their assessors are probably reduced in number these days.

Seanchai

hi guys ....I,m sure the PIP do not now do face to face assessments ...but they can do them by phone or by post. 
My Severly autistic grandson ( just turned 16) has been invited ( in february) to apply for PIP. She had a letter saying face to face assessments have been suspended until this virus is over. 

katho31

many thanks everyone, I haven't had an assessment just waiting for them to tell me if I need to attend one or not.

Mamabutts

 I had a letter on 10th February saying they had all the info they needed, Said I would hear within 6 weeks. Not heard anything yet.😕

katho31

I received a txt 7th feb saying they had all info, nothing since. thanks for your reply

poppy123456

That's just a standard text and there's no timescales for decisions.

katho31

okay thank you

Mamabutts

Thank you.👏

Mamabutts

I went to get my DLA payment this morning and it hadn't been paid in. Has anyone else had this happen to them?☹️

Adrian_Scope

Hi @Mamabutts. Did you ever receive your payment? 

katho31

no, I haven't received any payment

Mamabutts

Yes U got my payment yesterday. No explanation.!

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Mamabutts

I am still waiting to hear about my PIP. Now been 10 Weeks.☹️

katho31

sorry to hear that, ive been waiting 9 weeks so in same boat, ive emailed my mp, just waiting for reply

katho31

ive done the benefit calculator and am not entitled to universal credit or council tax rebate. just have to wait for dwp to hear about my claim. struggling with just my hubbys small income.

Mamabutts

Sorry to hear that. I hope you will get a positive  soon. 🤞

katho31

thank you, hoping you get good news soon too

Presgeorge

Ive been waiting 15 weeks for my pip. On the plus side they are still paying my dla. 

Mamabutts

Thanks for the info. Feel a bit more optimistic now.👏

mikehughescq

Betting the calculator made no mention of https://www.rightsnet.org.uk/welfare-rights/news/item/government-issues-further-guidance-to-local-authorities-on-implementing-the-500-million-covid-19-council-tax-hardship-fund