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Hi, my name is NathanF! My PIP experience

NathanF

I'm looking at a bit of advice on a recent PIP claim

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poppy123456

HI,

What advice would you like? I'm sure someone can advise if you give some more information.

NathanF

Hi Poppy, I applied for PIP on the 8th March received a text with a link to upload my 'How Your Disability Affects You Form' I am claiming PIP for BPD, And ADHD both which I've been diagnosed with also depression and anxiety I sent I'd say close to 50 pages of evidence off also from the last 15 or so years showing hospital admissions and suicide attempts and medication I was taking. ADHD specialist appointments and MH team advice that admissions to hospital would help me.

I currently take no medication or see any services due to severe anxiety and my records show this has been ongoing throughout my life which means I barely leave the house,

Anyhow my partner rang PIP and they said I was having a paper based assessment which on the 5th May was returned to the DWP I have asked for a copy of my assessment report and I'm extremely anxious just looking for any insight or advice, Thank you

NathanF

@Teddybear12 thank you very much I will be sure to check everything out

poppy123456

Your whole process has been exceptionally quick. I’ve not heard of anyone being refused with a paper based assessment.

Decision timescales are anything up to 12 weeks. Nothing more you can do but wait.

NathanF

@poppy123456 I am extremely lucky with how quick its been so far, and I thought as much thank you for your input hopefully the assessment report can give me some indication what award I'll receive I've previously applied and been refused I suspect that was due to the lack of medical evidence this time round I've been quite lucky as it only took a matter of days for my GP to ring back with my records

NathanF

Just thought I'd give whoever read the above comments an update, I received an assessment report for my paper based assessment if i've added points and descriptors correctly I scored 12 points for both parts a decision has now been made and I'm awaiting to see what award I receive although I've read the DWP usually go off the assessors report just under 10 weeks in total so luckily in my case I have no horror stories to tell

SueHeath

Great news to hear about your PIP timing @NathanF
I sent my own pip application form !3/2 had my telephone assessment on the 21/4 so it's the waiting game for me.

Alex_Alumni

I'm glad to hear things are progressing smoothly at the moment @NathanF hopefully it won't be long before you hear more. How are you feeling at the moment?

I wish you all the best for a positive outcome

Sue_Alumni

Yes- I hope you get a positive outcome and do keep us posted.

NathanF

Hi everyone so I spoke to pip today and they have awarded me enhanced for both parts so my experience has been reasonably quick and pleasant thanks guys

Alex_Alumni

That's great news @NathanF you're very welcome

That must be a relief for you!

I'm glad the forum has helped, and if you ever need to reach out to the community for anything, even a chat about your day, we'll be here to support you.

Sue_Alumni

Hi @NathanF that's fantastic news and thank you for sharing it with us.

Ikonik

poppy123456 said:

Your whole process has been exceptionally quick. I’ve not heard of anyone being refused with a paper based assessment.
Decision timescales are anything up to 12 weeks. Nothing more you can do but wait.

Poppy123456 how many people do you know of who have been accepted with a paper based assessment ?

poppy123456

Ikonik said:

poppy123456 said:

Your whole process has been exceptionally quick. I’ve not heard of anyone being refused with a paper based assessment.
Decision timescales are anything up to 12 weeks. Nothing more you can do but wait.

Poppy123456 how many people do you know of who have been accepted with a paper based assessment ?

Only 2 people personally, myself and my daughter. Other than that several people, potentially more. However, you can't really compare others to yourself.

Queenv27

NathanF said:

Hi everyone so I spoke to pip today and they have awarded me enhanced for both parts so my experience has been reasonably quick and pleasant thanks guys

Great news, well done

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