Please help. How long for PIP and WCA assessment decisions?

thedarkhorse

I had my pip assessment on 31st January and I thought I would get message in universal credit journal or a text to say that dwp have received my report also had my capability  assessment yesterday how long will my decision take for that? I’m seriously freaking out here I haven’t ate solid in 8 days now and can’t stop shaking my mind is telling me all sorts of things please help

poppy123456

Hi,
For your PIP you won’t have a message on your journal about the report being returned because it’s nothing to do with UC. Sometimes they send a text once it’s received but not always. 

Once a decisions been made on PIP you will receive the decision letter. If it’s first time claim and you’re successfully award payment is usually received before the letter. A decision can take anything from 2-12 weeks.
For the work capability assessment once a decision is made the letter will be uploaded onto your journal. 

Tori_Scope

Hi @thedarkhorse  

I hope that poppy123456's comment has helped to explain that for you. It's difficult to say exactly how long it'll be, unfortunately, as waiting times do vary. I hope it's not too long until you hear back about each assessment. Please do keep us updated.

 I haven’t ate solid in 8 days now and can’t stop shaking my mind is telling me all sorts of things please help

It sounds as though you're feeling quite stressed and anxious at the moment, which is understandable. Is that right?

I was worried to read that you haven't eaten any solids in 8 days, and that you can't stop shaking. Have you been getting enough calories through liquids? Is your GP aware that you're struggling to eat at the moment?

You've also mentioned that your mind has been telling you all sorts of things. It can be really difficult when your thoughts are racing and you're getting unwanted thoughts or feelings. Would you like to tell us a little more about the kinds of thoughts you've been having?