Waiting for decision

rubyjulie

Hi all
I am new to community scope. Was wondering how long people are waiting for PIP decision. I started my claim in February 2020. I've had a telephone assessment. I have since requested a copy of the report
 and received it. But how long before I get a decision. Is it based on regional workloads. I feel so stressed and sick of waiting.

poppy123456

HI and welcome,

There's no timescales. It can be anything from 2-8 weeks, sometimes longer. It's depends on backlog in your area.

As you've received the report have you looked at the PIP descriptors online to see if an award is recommended? They usually go with the report, it's rare to go against it.

Once the decision is made if you're not happy then you'll have 1 month from that date to request the Mandatory Reconsideration.

rubyjulie

Hi
Thanks for the welcome. Yes I've cross referenced the report with the descriptors. According to this I should be awarded enhanced on both counts. But until I receive the decision letter I'm not convinced. I feel physically sick waiting, it borders on cruel the length of time people are made to wait. Is
 there anyway I can contact my regional office to find out what's happening?

cupcake88

Hi there and welcome to the community it’s very supportive and we are all here for you . I filled mind out in feb too and I have my phone accessment next week . 

Good luck I hope your awarded pip and Keep us updated 

rubyjulie

Hi
So yours is taking longer than mine if you haven't had your assessment yet ? good luck with it.

poppy123456

You can contact DWP to ask but the waiting times for them to answer are very long. If a decision hasn't been made then they can't tell you what it is. Unfortunately, you're not the only person waiting and this causes backlog. Especially with Covid19 and a lot of advisors from DWP are working from home at the moment.

Hopefully it won't be too long. If you're owed backdated money then this is usually received before you have the decision letter. I've had multiple PIP assessments and they've never gone against the report for me.

rubyjulie

Thank you.

Lou67

Hi and welcome, hopefully you’ll hear soon, it’s a really stressful process to go through, but hopefully you’ll receive what has been suggested in your report, take care ?

rubyjulie

Thank you.

katho31

Hi @rubyjulie hope you are able to relax a little, it is so awful the not knowing and we understand and are here  best wishes 

rubyjulie

Thank you all so much. Couldn't stand it any longer so phoned them. Great news I've been awarded enhanced rate for both!!!! I'm so happy.

Lou67

Aww Congratulations that’s great news can relax now and have a stress free weekend ❤️

katho31

So very happy for you  you can chill out now and huge weight lifted off your shoulders, we knew you would get what you thoroughly deserve xx

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community glad you have joined us.

Great news about your PIP and thank you for sharing with us.

I look forward to seeing you around

cupcake88

Omg that’s amazing woooooo I’m so happy for you ? Enjoy the back pay . 

cupcake88

Do you know when you will receive your back pay ? Do
you have to wait much longer ? Or do you get pretty much straight away ? 

katho31

Hi @cupcake88, i got my back pay within 10 days this does vary from what ive read on here but it shouldnt be too long, its such a nice feeling when you see money in your account online banking, wish you all the best, take care 

poppy123456

That's great news! backdated money takes between 3-5 working days from the time it's paid, depending on who you bank with.

rubyjulie

Thank you all for your kind comments. I was told back pay would be in my account on Monday. It's been a long haul but worth it. Anybody else going through this my advice would be hang on in there!

katho31

Have a nice rest tonight  and thanks, also great advice from you too