If we become concerned about you or anyone else while using one of our services, we will act in line with our safeguarding policy and procedures. This may involve sharing this information with relevant authorities to ensure we comply with our policies and legal obligations.

Find out how to let us know if you're concerned about another member's safety.
Please read our updated community house rules and community guidelines.

I know patience is a virtue and all that

Options
abbyk41
abbyk41 Community member Posts: 96 Connected
edited September 2021 in PIP, DLA, and AA
So applied in March got assessment on August 17th text next day that they had assessment.
Had report seems fair
Rang them yesterday nearly 3 weeks after nothing yet as not looked at ut but with a decision maker.
Just had a care act assessment done and I will need carers as mate won't be able to help from October 
Worried although not got 23 000 in bank no where near I wish lol
That I will have ti pay towards the carers so waiting for pip is doing my head in
Really trying hard but also I wanna know why is it some folk get it quicker surely it should be first come first Served?
Tagged:
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • woodbine
    woodbine Community member Posts: 11,801 Disability Gamechanger
    Options
    From the assessment being done to getting a decision usually takes around 8 weeks at present. I'm not sure how the financial assessment works for carers. I do know that the £23,000 allowed is for residential care.
    2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • abbyk41
    abbyk41 Community member Posts: 96 Connected
    Options
    Guess will have to see as on universal credit with lcwra so until I hear about pip that's what I got
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • woodbine
    woodbine Community member Posts: 11,801 Disability Gamechanger
    Options
    If your PIP is a first time application and you get an award it will be back-dated to March.
    2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • RoxyC
    RoxyC Community member Posts: 40 Connected
    Options
    I applied in February and still not heard anything to even have an assessment yet. It's been 28 weeks so far. You should get an answer soon xx good luck 
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • JustPete
    JustPete Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 303 Pioneering
    Options
    @abbyk41 How are you getting on with getting a decision?
    I am a Scope Community Volunteer Adviser with knowledge of "life"!  Lived experience including employing personal assistants, being gay, sport & leisure inclusion & participation, mental health issues.  

    What is the bravest thing you've ever said? asked the boy. 'Help,' said the horse.  'Asking for help isn't giving up,' said the horse. 'It's refusing to give up.”
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Categories

Complete our feedback form and tell us how we can make the community better.

Do you need advice on your energy costs?


Scope’s Disability Energy Support service is open to any disabled household in England or Wales in which one or more disabled people live. You can get free advice from an expert adviser on managing energy debt, switching tariffs, contacting your supplier and more. Find out more information by visiting our
Disability Energy Support webpage.