Pip telephone assessment

mum01
mum01 Community member Posts: 15 Connected
Hi, I had my telephone assessment 10 days ago. I had sent my forms and evidence in March. People I’ve spoken to on fb group say that they heard within days that they had been awarded and that because I hadn’t heard then it was more than likely would be a refusal. Anyone got any experience of how long they waited to hear please? I really need this as need to move into a bungalow, as can’t cope with stairs anymore.

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  • mum01
    mum01 Community member Posts: 15 Connected
    Hi, bit of a long story but here goes! My house is being sold due to relationship breakdown. My settlement is tied up in the house and starting to panic now that I won’t find anywhere. I’m unable to work due to bad arthritis so am living off ESA . I have my adult daughter at home but she is unable to work either due to mental health. I have no savings to be able to put a deposit down on a rental house but council won’t help because of the money I will have once house is sold. The private sector is so expensive too but don’t seem to have any option. I can possibly sort a loan from the council but that won’t happen until I’m technically homeless. The stress of all this isn’t helping me and will only relax once I know I have somewhere in place. Can anyone suggest anywhere that may be able to help please.
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi and welcome to the community

    I would suggest you get in touch with shelter who can advise

    Another option could be to stay with friends till you find somewhere or boo into a b&b until you have the funds available.

     
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    HI,

    Oh, a FB group, who usually not great with the advice they give. A decision can take anywhere from 2-8 weeks sometimes longer. 10 days really isn't long at all and most certainly doesn't mean you'll be refused, i've never heard of such nonsense.

    You can ring DWP to request a copy of the assessment report. This will give you some idea what the decision is likely to be because they mostly go with the report.
  • mum01
    mum01 Community member Posts: 15 Connected
    Hi thanks. There seemed to be a few that had there assessment the same week that commented. I rang but I have to wait to get decision letter first
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    If you live in the UK they will send the report before a decision's been made. If you're in N. Ireland they won't send it until after. 10 really isn't long at all. I know it's difficult but please try not to think the worst.
  • mum01
    mum01 Community member Posts: 15 Connected
    Thankyou. I will try to be patient xx
  • cupcake88
    cupcake88 Posts: 1,291 Trailblazing
    @mum01 hi there if it makes you feel better I applied for pip back in feb and only had my assessment on Monday and I have heard nothing I called them today and it looks my assessment is being audited so it’s prob gonna take the full 8 weeks . 

    I know exactly how you feel fingers crossed you get it back soon . 
  • mum01
    mum01 Community member Posts: 15 Connected
    My goodness. What is an audit? I’m normally quite a patient person but this is awful. Good luck to you too
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    @cupcake88 i thought you said your report has now been returned to DWP? if it has then it's not in audit.
  • cupcake88
    cupcake88 Posts: 1,291 Trailblazing
    Yeh it’s been sent to the dwp now they said they said it was in quality care but then sent over yesterday