Sent my forms 9 weeks ago and haven't heard back. Is this good? Will I have to do an assessment?

Ydps29

I wonder if anyone can help me I sent off my application for pip with my medical records just over 9 weeks ago and I haven't heard anything from them at all. Does anyone know if this is a good sign or not, also I have borderline split personality disorder, among other things so I was wondering if I would have to do a over the phone assessment or the dreaded face to face interview??????? I really hope someone can help with my questions 

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

The wait times are long so its nothing to worry about that you haven't heard anything 

Claims are taking around 10 months to complete 

Most assessment are still phone but f2f have started 

poppy123456

Hi,

9 weeks is not long at all. We have members here that are waiting several months just for the assessment. Then there's another wait of anything between 2-12 weeks for the decision.

Paper based assessments are rare but possible. The best advice i can give is to expect an assessment because most have them, then if it's not needed it will be a bonus.

For now, all you can do it wait but very likely it won't be until next year now.

Alex_Alumni

Hello @Ydps29 thanks for reaching out here, have our members helped to reassure you?

If you're still unsure about anything please do say, we can help support you

Alex

MrJackT

@Ydps29 Hello! 

I applied for PIP on the 23rd June 2021. 

I got a text message from the DWP on the 29th July 2021 saying they had received the form. 

I then had a telephone assessment on the 12th November 2021. 

The DWP then made a decision on the 2nd December 2021 and the letter came in the post on the 9th December. 

I hope this helps you out and gives you a little insight. 

Jack

rayrar80

Was it good news mr jack??

poppy123456

rayrar80 said:

Was it good news mr jack??

Not according to this thread here. https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/86828/advice-pip-mandatory-reconsideration#latest