I had PIP assessment 22nd November, and they have already sent out a decision is this a bad thing?

Chloelowe1999

Hello, I recently applied for pip and had my assessment last Monday which would of been the 22nd november, I called them up today and they have already sent out a decision is this a bad thing? I am deaf since a child and have to wear 2 hearing aids

Alex_Alumni

Hi @Chloelowe1999 and welcome to the community I've moved your question into the PIP category so that our members can more easily find it. 

Have you received any confirmation of a decision by letter? Until then it's best not to dwell on what the outcome could be. How do you feel the assessment went? 

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

It has no impact the length of time for a decision some are just done quicker than others and you are a lucky one in respect of quick decision 

Let us know how you get on 

Chloelowe1999

i haven’t received the letter yet says it should be here by Friday. And ok will do just panicking a bit . Cause me anxiety’s. Has anyone else be in receipt of this if they r deaf

poppy123456

PIP isn't awarded based on any diagnosis, it's how those conditions affect your ability to carry out daily activity based on the PIP descriptors.

If this is a first time claim and you're not transferring from DLA then payment usually goes into your bank before you receive the decision letter. I'm not sure how they can predict when you will receive the letter though.

If you're not happy with the decision then you can request the Mandatory Reconsideration (MR)

Chloelowe1999

They said that the letter had got sent out 2 days ago so should be hear by Friday. And oh I read on google that u have to receive the award letter before getting the payment . Thankyou 

calcotti

Chloelowe1999 said:

They said that the letter had got sent out 2 days ago so should be hear by Friday. And oh I read on google that u have to receive the award letter before getting the payment . Thankyou 

That isn't correct. Usually the payment (if any) is authorised at the same time as the letter is issued and the payment often arrives before the letter.

Chloelowe1999

Well it states thier and on other websites that u get the letter first. But thank you 

Alex_Alumni

Hi @Chloelowe1999 it's completely natural to be feeling anxious about it. I hope you'll get a positive outcome on Friday

What sorts of things do you do to help destress and relax? Focus on making time for those, perhaps have a chat with loved ones, anything that will help take your mind off waiting. 

Keep us updated when you hear more, and remember we're always hear if you need help or are unsure of anything.

Chloelowe1999

Thanks so much 

poppy123456

Chloelowe1999 said:

Well it states thier and on other websites that u get the letter first. But thank you 

Well I’m afraid that’s not correct. Personal experience and hundreds of threads on here say different.

Chloelowe1999

It literally says everywhere it wouldn’t say it otherwise. But thanks for the help 

Chloelowe1999

Things chang unfortunately 

poppy123456

Payment is received before the letter and it’s been this way since PIP started in 2013. It’s because it goes into your bank 3-5 working days after it’s paid. Letters from DWP can take a couple of weeks to be received once sent.

janer1967

Google isn't always accurate just read some of the threads in our pip section  from many members who have had payment before letter 

Its not all cases eg if payment goes to debt management b4 put into payment 

However believe what you want to believe 

Chloelowe1999

Oh I’m new to this so I’m not really sure. Thanks for the help. Just have to wait till I get decision letter. 

Tori_Scope

People's experiences vary @Chloelowe1999, but we have heard many members say their payment has come in before they've received their letter. It depends on how quickly the letter arrives, it seems. 

I know it's far easier said than done, but try not to worry too much about it until you receive your payment/your letter comes through. Are you able to do anything in the next few days to take your mind off of the worry?

Chloelowe1999

It’s just so stressful. And my luck is bad so I Probaly wouldn’t be entitled even tho been deaf since I was birth and have 2 hearing aids lol. But hey thanks for the help and I struggle a lot with day to day life even with hearing aids