How often do DM's go with the assessment report + how long after assessment for decision?

Danni81

Hi... My partner has made a claim for pip it started 3rd Feb when he made the call he had his assessment 26th July and he got his report though a few days later. The assessor awarded him point that indicate enhanced on daily living and mobility.
My question is how often does dwp go with the assessment report for the points given and does anyone no if it will take longer then 8 weeks before he hears anything.
I'm just wondering all this as if dwp go against the report then I have to sort things out to have them look at it again nd getting all his medical notes was an issue last time so don't no if I should get them sorted now to be on the safe side. 
Sorry for the long post and thank you for reading 

MarkM88

One thing to mention is the assessor has not awarded him any points, they have only recommended points. It’s down to the DM to make a decision. 

Cher_Alumni

Hi @Danni81 and a warm welcome to our community, how are you doing today?

The DWP will look at all the evidence together, including the assessment report, to come to a decision about the outcome of your partner's PIP claim.  It's generally best not to overly-focus on the contents of the assessment report but await the decision letter to identify i) what award has been given, and - if it's not as anticipated ii) the descriptors not satisfied, so you can concentrate on providing evidence to substantiate why they should have been in a mandatory reconsideration.  Here's a link to Citizen's advice outline of PIP activities, points and descriptors to familiarise yourself with those if needed.

It might be the case that further medical evidence/notes are not needed, as often providing 2/3 anecdotal examples of the last time you attempted an activity unreliably suffice, including who was there, where you were, what happened and the consequences.  Note, claimants are assessed as satisfying a descriptor where they show it can't be undertaken reliably; that is safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly and in reasonable time.

Put simply, I wouldn't worry too much at this point!  Easier said than done I know, but we are here to support you whatever the outcome and will answer any questions as they crop up.  Due to local variations and delays in the PIP system, we are also unable to offer a reliable time-guide as to when you should hear back from the DWP but fingers crossed it won't be too long.

Just to let you know, I've tweaked the title of your thread to help others spot what it's about.  Good luck and please keep us posted

Danni81

Thank you both for your reply. Yes I understand its only a recommendation. That's why I'm asking for advice as I want to get things in place if he is turned down for it. It's been so stressful as it is we had to send extra evidence to them as he was diagnosed with more issue that are totally controlling his life and they never got them before the assessment. We mentioned them when he had his assessment and they are written in the report but says no supporting evidence.
I'm trying to do the best I can for him so he doesn't get to stressed out. Easier said then done.. I just don't get how you have to wait so so long for an assement and then ages for a decision. I can understand how people get there self so worked up with there anxiety. 

calcotti

Danni81 said:

I'm just wondering all this as if dwp go against the report then I have to sort things out to have them look at it again nd getting all his medical notes was an issue last time so don't no if I should get them sorted now to be on the safe side. 

Getting more medical notes is not likely to be of any use. PIP is about the impact of health on the ability to do the prescribed activities to the required standard, not about diagnosis.

Danni81

I was told they needed the notes to be able to assess him on those conditions. 

calcotti

Danni81 said:

I was told they needed the notes to be able to assess him on those conditions. 

Is this the DWP that have said that? 

woodbine

Danni81 said:

I was told they needed the notes to be able to assess him on those conditions. 

That would be a surprise as already mentioned PIP isn't about "conditions" but how they impact your daily living/ mobility