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Very anxious awaiting PIP decision got Mental health

Laura442

Hope this is ok to post.
Applied for PIP 21st Jan for GAD, Complex PTSD and Agoraphobia, telephone assessment 05th May. Lady was very nice on my assessment her phone wasn't working properly and she had to call me back 3 times and it was taking 10 min each time to call me back, I was crying a lot but she was very nice and reassuring.
I called today and 18 days after assessment it is still with the assessors. Is that a good/bad sign? I'm not sleeping properly and waking up with panic attacks and dreaming about getting my letter through the post.
Any advice or help please xx

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MarkM88

If the report hasn’t been returned yet it could suggest your report has been picked for an audit. Nothing to worry about though, they are checking the HCP has compiled the report properly and within guidelines. It does not indicate any news.

Alex_Alumni

Hi @Laura442 of course it's okay to post, well done for reaching out, and for getting through the assessment with the phone troubles

I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling with sleep and panic attacks, do you feel like you're getting enough support for how you feel at the moment? Is this something you've talked about with your GP?

The mental health charity Mind has some great tips for managing anxiety and panic attacks if you'd find it helpful to read.

Keep us up to date with how you're getting on, and if it helps to spend time on the forum, you can visit the Coffee Lounge to chat and play games with members.

Let us know if we can help further with anything.

Alex

Laura442

MarkM88 said:

If the report hasn’t been returned yet it could suggest your report has been picked for an audit. Nothing to worry about though, they are checking the HCP has compiled the report properly and within guidelines. It does not indicate any news.

Oh no, I'm guessing that means it's going to take a lot longer. Thank you for letting me know x

Laura442

Alex_Scope said:

Hi @Laura442 of course it's okay to post, well done for reaching out, and for getting through the assessment with the phone troubles

I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling with sleep and panic attacks, do you feel like you're getting enough support for how you feel at the moment? Is this something you've talked about with your GP?

The mental health charity Mind has some great tips for managing anxiety and panic attacks if you'd find it helpful to read.

Keep us up to date with how you're getting on, and if it helps to spend time on the forum, you can visit the Coffee Lounge to chat and play games with members.

Let us know if we can help further with anything.

Alex

Thank you for your help, I don't think anyone gets enough support really we just have to manage somehow. I'll have a look at the coffee lounge thank you x

Ross_Alumni

Hi @Laura442

Thanks for your reply on this thread, and good morning to you

How are you today?

While it is true that many people these days don't get the support they need or want, it is always important to try and seek that support if you feel as though it would benefit you. I hope you enjoy being part of the community and yes please do feel free to have a look through the virtual coffee lounge, and if you have any questions then don't hesitate to ask

SueHeath

Morning @Laura442 welcome to our great group.
When you get the chance have a look around the site.
You will find lots of us that have the same anxieties with PIP, it is a waiting game i am afraid, but try and distract your self like a lot of do in the virtual coffee lounge, i'm nearly always in there ha ha.
Look forward to seeing you.

Laura442

SueHeath said:

Morning @Laura442 welcome to our great group.
When you get the chance have a look around the site.
You will find lots of us that have the same anxieties with PIP, it is a waiting game i am afraid, but try and distract your self like a lot of do in the virtual coffee lounge, i'm nearly always in there ha ha.
Look forward to seeing you.

Thank you so much for your kindness I will see you in the coffee place xx

Laura442

Spoke to lady this morning at the assessment place and she said yes mine has gone to be audited and I was just one of the unlucky ones as its take longer, she did say she hoped that it should be with the DM by the end of the month but now the Jubilee weekend is coming up that's going to stall everything further isn't it. You can't say to people with anxiety disorders 'Don't worry' we have a very real illness that makes us worry x

SueHeath

Hi @Laura442 at least you know were you are now darling - it does feel like an eternity when you are waiting.

Laura442

SueHeath said:

Hi @Laura442 at least you know were you are now darling - it does feel like an eternity when you are waiting.

Yes it really does help having some sort of indication and the people I have dealt on the phone with have all been very kind when I was upset x

poppy123456

Unfortunately when a report is chosen for audit there's absolutely nothing you can do about it. Yes it delays the process because a decision can't be made until the report is returned. The best thing you can do is try to focus on something else.

Laura442

Can I request a copy of my report in the meantime from the assessement people or do I have to wait until DWP say they have my report and ask them for a copy? Thank you all for your help xx

janer1967

You have to wait till dwp have the report as it fan be changed while still with assessment company

However I personally wouldn't request it as it isn't the decision only recommendations and getting the report can just cause more stress and anxiety then waiting to see if they go with the report

Laura442

janer1967 said:

You have to wait till dwp have the report as it fan be changed while still with assessment company

However I personally wouldn't request it as it isn't the decision only recommendations and getting the report can just cause more stress and anxiety then waiting to see if they go with the report

I have prepared myself I will need to get help to appeal x

L_Volunteer

It sounds really positive that you feel prepared @Laura442. Is there any help, in particular, you feel might be most helpful for you with the appeal?

Please don't hesitate to let us know or ask us any questions. We are all here for you

Laura442

I am paying a disability lawyer to help me i couldnt do the form myself

poppy123456

You shouldn’t have to pay anyone for any help when there’s advice agencies out there that will help you for free. It annoys me when people charge for their services.

Laura442

Well it didn't annoy me I couldnt do it another way

janer1967

If you paid for a lawyer to do the initial claim and you don't get awarded then I would be questioning how good they represented you ? And would think twice about paying anything more for them to appeal on your behalf

Laura442

The cost includes all appeals if necessary

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