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Awaiting pip claim reply
Olliedogzzzz
Member Posts: 32 Connected
i have been waiting for a reply from pip for 7 weeks (new claim) is this normal thank you
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Hi yes it is completely normal, I waited 5 months (around 20 weeks) for my telephone assessment after applying for the first time so you may be in for a bit of a wait yet.Mum of one, I have M.E/CFS, POTS, Central Sensitization Syndrome and Joint Hypermobility Syndrome.
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Hi,A claim can potentially take several months, sometimes longer.
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Thank you so much ,poppy and laurapeach I don't have to call pip now and spend time waiting to speak with someone thanks again
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Total time I waited was 23 weeks.
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Hi there I filled out my form in feb and only recently had my phone assessment now waiting for my answer .
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I'm glad to hear that now I can just wait thank you all
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Hi!
I was nervous waiting, applied 27th March, they recieved my form May 1st and I just had my appointment time come through today for next week, so 20 weeks in total from first ringing!
Fingers crossed for you x
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