My pip is at present under review

poppy123456

Middleton said:

poppy123456 said:

Hi,

I must admt that's no time at all. Backlogs are currently huge across most of the country. It's not unusual to be waiting several months and longer. We have members here waiting as long as 10 months.

You should expect another assessment because most people have them. This will be through either telephone or face to face. Once an appointment becomes available you'll be contacted.

You seem to be in the know so i have another question 😊  I just had an award review jan....sent that back! 
My award finishes officially on Dec 22 this year .So when i'm asked to renew in approx July? is it 6 months before the end of an award? (of course, as long as the award review is ok) then im assuming its July i would have to reapply again?  Im asking as i noticed you mention the long wait times... Would i have an answer before my award ends in Dec 2022? 
And what if i havent had a reply of my award review, by the time i have to RE apply in July? 

I can see this all overlapping maybe? and bottle necking

If you've recently sent back the forms then you won't have another review in July. You just wait for the decison on that review and if successfully awarded the new decision will replace your current award.

debbiejohn

My present award runs out November 3 as my blue badge runs out  then to 

calcotti

This thread has got very confused because we have questions from debbie (who started the thread) and questions from middleton who jumped on it.
Debbie, the recent replies have been to the question asked by middleton.
(Note to middleton - in future it is better to start your own thread to avoid confusion.)

debbiejohn

Has anyone had a decision letter in last couple of weeks from a pip review and how long ago did you send pip review form  in to dwp thank s

debbiejohn

 Has anyone had a pip decision recently  from a review  and how long ago did you  send review  form to dwp thanks

poppy123456

I think it's very difficult to compare someone else to yourself. All individual cases will have different timescales.

To be honest, the best thing you can do is try to concentrate on something else to at least try to forget this review, i know that's difficult. If you don't it's going to be a very long process.

debbiejohn

Thanks Poppey I no what you mean

debbiejohn

HI my forms were sent to dwp early January 2022 rang them  twice to be told my review is in a queue  its an awful wait has anyone  else sent review  form of early January 2022vand had a disconnect yet Debbie j

debbiejohn

   

debbiejohn

if anyone  else is in similar times to me 

Alex_Alumni

Hi @debbiejohn you're not alone in going through a long wait for your PIP review. It can't be very frustrating and quite uncertain, so I can understand why you're feeling the way you do. When was the last time you rang? 

I know it's easier said than done but one of the best things you can do is to try and focus on other things for now. You've done everything you need to do, everything else is for the DWP to manage now. 

What sorts of things do you find help relax you? Do you have any hobbies, or friends and family you can spend time with, or talk to? Anything that helps take your mind off the review is a good thing! 

Thanks for posting on the community, spending time here will also help with focusing on other things, so you can always visit the Coffee Lounge and play some games if you'd like

Let me know if I can help with anything in the meantime.

debbiejohn

HI I rang on 7 th April so worried when esa is due I worry that could change if pip goes got cerebral  palsy mental health  problems 

Alex_Alumni

Hi @debbiejohn thanks for explaining that's really helpful. It was quite a recent call, so hopefully it won't be too much longer for you to wait.

And don't worry the DWP will not reduce your ESA payments if you don't claim PIP, and they won't reduce the payments if your PIP application isn't successful.  

Does that make sense? 

Do let me know if I can help with anything else.

debbiejohn

HI I get a premium in my esa that is affected  if my claim is reduced at moment get enhanced  living  standard  mobility

poppy123456

Some parts of the country have longer backlogs than others. We have members here waiting several months and more.

Alex_Scope said:

And don't worry the DWP will not reduce your ESA payments if you don't claim PIP, and they won't reduce the payments if your PIP application isn't successful.

That will depend on which ESA they are claiming.
If someone is claiming Income Related ESA with the severe Disability Premium part of the criteria is Daily living PIP.

debbiejohn

HI I think income related  I live in york North  Yorkshire is this an area  with long wait s

Alex_Alumni

That makes sense thanks for explaining @poppy123456

@debbiejohn just to double check do you get Income Related ESA with severe Disability Premium?

poppy123456

I have no idea of the backlogs in your area sorry. There’s nothing more you can do really but wait. 

I know it’s difficult but try to think of something else while you wait.

debbiejohn

Yes thats right

Alex_Alumni

Okay thanks @debbiejohn so that means if your daily living entitlement changes, then your ESA will be affected. 

But the important thing to remember is, that this hasn't happened yet, and it might never happen Whatever the result of your review, we'll be here to support you.

Let us know when you do hear more, but until then, focus on lots of nice things that you really enjoy, that'll help the time pass.