Is there a backlog for UC? I filled my UC50 out in June, and haven't heard about an assessment yet

Kaddy

Hello, I am new here, I first sent my Med3 to UC online in May 2021 filled in the UC50 in June, and have not heard anything from them, is there a huge backlog? (I have read some of the other posts and seems they got assessment quite quickly) I have rang the assessment people and told I’m on a list, would you know how long the wait is please? Thank you

calcotti

There are backlogs. Waiting times vary so there is no definitive answer to your question.

poppy123456

There are backlogs yes and some areas are worse than others. I'm afraid we won't be able to tell you how long that waiting list is your area. Once an appointment becomes available they will contact you.

Kaddy

Thank you for your replies, like you have said waiting period is probably different in different areas. I read that pip and UC are not connected, my pip renewal was due March 22 after I applied for lcwra I was sent a pip review to fill in, I’m now wondering if UC are waiting on my pip award? Have you heard of that before?

calcotti

Kaddy said:..my pip renewal was due March 22 after I applied for lcwra I was sent a pip review to fill in, I’m now wondering if UC are waiting on my pip award? 

Coincidence.

poppy123456

PIP and the work capability assessment are two completely different benefits with different criteria and one isn't conected to the other. So no, they won't be waiting for your PIP decision.

Kaddy

Thank you both have a nice evening

cathy12345

cathy12345

hi i filled my uc50 in febuary 24 now september 24 is this normal its been 8 months not heard nothing

poppy123456

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/914297#Comment_914297

Unfortunately yes there is. It's a longer wait if this is a review. It tends to be quicker if it's a first assessment.