2021 waiting time for assessment

mykiddies3

Sorry I’m new to the pip stuff! Only ever dealt with DLA ?

poppy123456

When requesting the report it comes from DWP not the health assessment providers. Once the report is written and returned back to DWP the health assessment providers are no longer responsible for the claim.

mykiddies3

Ok Thankyou everyone xx

Tiffy1691

I've just posted my PIP review form off but am nervous cos of a follow-up letter that contradics my last consultation. After an mri with regards to spinal fusion, stenosis was found in 3 places, my lower back, mid thoracic and cervical areas. The consultant was concerned about my neck vertebrae because of numb fingers and mentioned putting me on the list for a disk replacement in 3-6 months. She said she'd not seen a spine as bad as mine in a long time. However the decision letter skimps over it and refers to my physio visits and how well I'm doing! Should I be worried? 

poppy123456

Tiffy1691 said:

I've just posted my PIP review form off but am nervous cos of a follow-up letter that contradics my last consultation. After an mri with regards to spinal fusion, stenosis was found in 3 places, my lower back, mid thoracic and cervical areas. The consultant was concerned about my neck vertebrae because of numb fingers and mentioned putting me on the list for a disk replacement in 3-6 months. She said she'd not seen a spine as bad as mine in a long time. However the decision letter skimps over it and refers to my physio visits and how well I'm doing! Should I be worried? 

If you're physio thinks you're doing well then surely for your health condition that's a good thing.

naila_007

@tanya2595 - Hi I was just wondering if you received your telephone assessment.  I am more or less in the same time frame as you. And it is the same assessment company IAS/ATOS. A friend of mine applied after me and they have their assessment date already which is tomorrow. Not sure how assessors work - do they look at the evidence? or Do they request more evidence?

Let us know how u get on.

tanya2595

@naila_007 hey no I haven’t heard anything off them yet. Haven’t had a letter with the date of my assessment. Oh really? I would of thought they would of had to wait longer than us. I will definitely update you when I do hear from them keep us updated if you do! 

Thanks 

1119082

okay 

sonic1989

I had my assessment call 3rd feb but my current claim ends 10th feb anyone know how long it will be after assment Ill have decision as my housing benefit stopping too I’m not sure what I’m gonna do with paying rent and everything while I’m waiting  the lady who did assessment said she was sending it next day I rang today witch is 6 days after assessment they still not received it off her is this normal 

1119082

yes 

Nicky73

naila_007 said:

@tanya2595 - Hi I was just wondering if you received your telephone assessment.  I am more or less in the same time frame as you. And it is the same assessment company IAS/ATOS. A friend of mine applied after me and they have their assessment date already which is tomorrow. Not sure how assessors work - do they look at the evidence? or Do they request more evidence?

Let us know how u get on.

Hi I applied for PIP on 29th October 2020 and I had my assessment on the 4th of February my claim is now back with dwp so they are now getting to. The folk who. Applied last October 

Nicky73

Hi I applied for PIP on the 29th October 2020 I've only just had my assessment on February 4th my claim is now back with dwp which they received on the 7th February 2021.so they are getting to the folk who applied last October. 

naila_007

Nicky73 said:

Hi I applied for PIP on the 29th October 2020 I've only just had my assessment on February 4th my claim is now back with dwp which they received on the 7th February 2021.so they are getting to the folk who applied last October. 

thanks @Nicky73 I just checked my text messages they received my claim on 14th Jan 2021 but my claim date is 18th Dec 20 - so i have a while to go yet. Although i do know its gone to the IAS team.  Are you able to share your eexperience with regards to the assessment.

Nicky73

@naila_007 my assessment was really good considering I was so nervous for the appointment I had a lovely lady she didn't push me and went at my pace not hers I think as long as you get a nice person doing your appointment it should go smoothly, before I had my assessment I had heard some bad things about the assessors but I was made to feel comfortable even before she started. Good luck with your own appointment 

sonic1989

I had my assessment on the 3rd feb capita sent it Monday 8th to dwp I rang dwp today the 10 but there saying it’s not showing as received yet anyone no why this is I’m so stressed 

Mark98

I had my assessment on the 3rd of Feb also received a text from DWP on the 9th of February advising that they now have my assessment report and aim to have a decision within 8 does anyone know how accurate these time frames are as I have read a few post waiting more than the 8 weeks thanks 

calcotti

Mark98 said:

I had my assessment on the 3rd of Feb also received a text from DWP on the 9th of February advising that they now have my assessment report and aim to have a decision within 8 does anyone know how accurate these time frames are as I have read a few post waiting more than the 8 weeks thanks 

It varies so there is no standard answer.

Nashville

I am POA for a disabled friend.  The PIP forms were sent in August 2020 and 3 phone calls have all elicited the fact the application is with the manager for action.  It has been with the manager for action since November.  My question is as to how to make any action happen.  It took from May to August to be sent the paper application forms as my friend’s speech is compromised and he thus could not make a telephone application and I could not be in his company to make a telephone application on his behalf due to Covid restrictions. So we are now 10 months in.  How can I make someone move the case along?  I have written twice and phoned 3 times.   No written replies.  My friends MP is Boris Johnson - wrote to him and no reply.  Advice sought as we want to buy a mpv adapted for a wheelchair but need a decision on pip as to whether we get it via  a mobility allowance.  Another interesting thing - my friend has had the Continuing Care checklist done and been scheduled for a full assessment though this too has been delayed 3 months.  Thus, in the system there are endless reports concerning his abilities and disabilities,  why is it not joined up? It seems I have been proving his disabilities over and over again yet since his stroke last February he has received no actual money at all.  Is there a way to get his case to the top of the pile?  If he is rejected for PIP so be it and I will know that the mpv will have to be bought from savings. I suspect a virtual assessment cannot happen as my friend’s speech and reading have been compromised significantly and he won’t be able to contribute - this is the case with the Continuing Care Assessment too.  Any thoughts anyone?

Ross_Alumni

Hi @Nashville

Hope you're well, and sorry to hear you've been waiting a long while. I have made your comment into its own discussion, which you can find here.

Simone82

Hi I was just browsing and came across this post. I applied in October 22, had my assessment on 28th January, 2 weeks after my original assessment date. I'm still waiting on a decision and the waiting is the worst part. Wising everyone luck in the outcome of their claim