PIP

brum97

This is my first post and Ive filled out a PIP form that I sent back and now Ive been awaiting almost 3 weeks which I still havent heard back from PIP. Any advice how long and timescale to process form.

Lulu_1949

@brum97 welcome to the forum. I think because of the covid they are very behind with their paperwork , all I know is everything seems to take a span of 4 weeks so I would wait another week. In saying that someone else on this lovely site might give you further advice. Good luck

poppy123456

Hi,

3 weeks isn't long at all to be honest. Expect severeal weeks and more in some areas. There's really no timescales.

brum97

@Lulu_1949 and @poppy123456 Thank you so much for your advice as I will await another few weeks. Thanks

Lulu_1949

@brum97 you are very welcome, let us know how you get on x

katho31

Hi @brum97, like the others have said, it will be weeks due to the backlog, you can phone up and ask in couple weeks how your pip app is going, best wishes and take care

chiarieds

Hi @brum - & welcome to the community from me too. Don't worry, they will contact you with a date for your assessment.

janer1967

Hi @brum97 Welcome to the community glad you have joined us and members have advised,

 I read another post saying someone still hadn't heard anything after 12 weeks since sending paperwork back so you may haver to wait a few more weeks yet

brum97

Thank you all for being so welcoming, kind and I'm glad to be part of this community. Thanks for advice from @chiarieds and @janer1967. 

brum97

Forget to mention a thanks to @katho31 for advice also.

laurapeach

@brum97 I applied in mid-January and didn't have my telephone assessment until mid-June so it might be a while yet. I've seen in some places they're not taking as long though.

brum97

@laurapeach thanks for advice. Fingerscross that they contact soon. 

depressedmum09

I applied at the beginning of march, I received a text to say they have received my application form, a week later. 22 weeks later and i only had my telephone assessment yesterday. 
In total ive waited 4 months and i still dont have a decision. 
Ive read it can be different timescales in different areas but I would just forget about you pip application for now. It could be a long wait.

brum97

Hi 
Just to give a update that I had my assestment about 1 week ago. The assesor was a lady who was nice and understanding. Now just waiting for the 8 week timescale for a decision.

poppy123456

There's no timescales for any decisions, it's just a guide. You can ring DWP to request a copy of the assessment report to be sent to you, this will give you some idea what the decision is likely to be because they mostly go with the report.

brum97

Hi @poppy123456
I was told by the assessor that the timescale would be around 8 weeks to receive a decision? Yes, I will request a copy of the report. Thanks

poppy123456

Yes, they say the same thing to everyone. There's no timescales.

janer1967

hI @brum97 Glad things have moved a long for you and you have had your assessment. Fingers crossed for the outcome.

There have been a few posts recently with members having decisions a lot quicker within a couple of weeks so you may get lucky and hear earlier but as advised get a copy of your report to get some indication

brum97

@janer1967 Thanks for the support and advice.

brum97

Hi I've requested a copy of my report and its been 2 weeks which I still haven't received my report. Plus, I don't want to keep phoning them as well as I'm still awaiting my decision. Do you think phoning in will impact my claim. I have such bad anxiety and create some many scenarios in my head. Any advice?

poppy123456

Ringing DWP will not make any difference at all to the decision on your claim.