Hopefully a positive Pip story to give some hope.

Beesmummy798

Hi there I'm from Northern Ireland and our Pip waiting times have also been extremely long. 5 months+ from applying to decision. 
I first applied for Pip on 5th May, got my forms, sent them back and got a text msg on 17th June to say they've got them. I sent in 7 day diary entries, a monthly budgeting planner, a 7day care plan/rota and a weekly shopping list with meal planner which my family do out for me which shows how much care they have to provide for me , a list of medications with descriptions of how they affect me. I also have a great family Dr who called and said she provided a report to them. I just got a call from Capita on Thurs to ask if I could be available for a telephone assessment this Monday to be asked a few questions. The girl was so nice and said if she asked me a few security questions I could have my support worker answer the questions on my behalf.
Just sharing a positive experience, I'm wondering if all the bad press here about Pip and mental health are making them up their game?
Nervous for Monday but I hope the right decision is made. Will let yous know how it goes x

janer1967

Hi there 

Thanks for sharing with us 

Lots of people are successful but you don't really hear their stories on a forum like this as they have no reason to need help and support 

Beesmummy798

Hi janer1967 hope you are well, Mines isn't a success story just yet. I was turned down for Pips in 2017 and never took it any further, but I used this forum, read through posts etc, it's been so insightful. Maybe things will change soon for waiting times, assessments and successful outcomes for people. I have needed this forum and have asked questions before and read both positive and negative stories. Just like to share a 'hopefully' positive through the help of scope. 

janer1967

Thanks it's great you are thinking of others going through the same 

cupcake88

Thanks for posting I suffer with mental illness and I get pip I also had to wait a long time for my telephone assessment . My call was just over two hours and my partner had to answer on my behalf but she kept wanting to speak to me but I was so anxious I was having a really bad day that day . Thanks for sharing this and let’s us all know how it goes xxx

Beesmummy798

@cupcake88 that must've been distressing for you. 2 hours is a long time especially with anxiety, not a bit of wonder their assessment waiting times are so long. Hope you're ok take care xx

rosie99

@Beesmummy798 Hi how did the appeals go ? do you remember what questions specifically you were asked  ? Thanks a million in advance 

Beesmummy798

@rosie99 hi there, hope you are well. I'm sorry I cant help you with a tribunal. I'm only just going my PIP process now and had my telephone assessment on 28/6. Hope you find some help here x