Text received saying I have been awarded PIP, should I be worried that I haven't been paid?

poppy123456

MissLJ said:

Update;
I received my award notice today and the decision maker has even gone against what the assessor has suggested and all he’s awarded me is low rate mobility and nothing for daily living. I have no idea how this is allowed to happen by some man sat behind a desk with no medical training. Feeling really fed up right now 

In a previous comment from you, you said the assessment report suggests a recommended 12 points for mobility and only 6 for daily living. So there was no recommendation for a daily living award, unless you added up the recommended points incorrectly. 

MissLJ said:

The report from my latest claim has awarded the 12 points for mobility but only 6 for daily living, 

Having said that, the report is just a recommendation, whilst they mostly go with it, it has been known for them to go against it. I've seen this happen quite a few times here in the past couple of months. 

MissLJ

I went back through the report and I had added up the points wrong, it was 8 points awarded for DL and 12 for mobility. What’s the point in the assessments if somebody sat behind a desk can just totally override it and decide what they like anyway? It’s a complete joke 

poppy123456

MissLJ said:

I went back through the report and I had added up the points wrong, it was 8 points awarded for DL and 12 for mobility. What’s the point in the assessments if somebody sat behind a desk can just totally override it and decide what they like anyway? It’s a complete joke 

Before making a decision the decision maker is supposed to look through all evidence you sent, as well as the form and the assessment report before making their decision. 

All you can do is request the MR followed by a Tribunal, if the MR decision doesn't change. You can also get some expert advice going forward as I note your previous claim was refused at Tribunal stage. 

The best place for help would be either Welfare Rights or a Law centre. This link will help you find what's local to you. welfare-benefits

cossamaximus

I have received a text today (26/3/2024) stating I’ve been awarded PIP, the process has been less than 7 weeks.

Will update when I receive the letter, and when I get my payment.

Im a tad impatient, are you able to call up to ask what’s been awarded!?

thanks all

poppy123456

cossamaximus said:

I have received a text today (26/3/2024) stating I’ve been awarded PIP, the process has been less than 7 weeks.

Will update when I receive the letter, and when I get my payment.

Im a tad impatient, are you able to call up to ask what’s been awarded!?

thanks all

Thats great news. Yes, you can ring PIP to ask what you’ve been awarded and when to expect any money owed into your bank. 

Albus_Scope

A big congratulations to you @cossamaximus that's amazing news! 

cossamaximus

Albus_Scope said:

A big congratulations to you @cossamaximus that's amazing news! 

Thank you, I’ve called them and got all the information I needed, it’s been rewarded for 3 years which is good news. 

May I ask, what’s the procedure with PiP if before those three years ate up, and you’ve gotten worse, can a review be done early? 

poppy123456

cossamaximus said:

Albus_Scope said:

A big congratulations to you @cossamaximus that's amazing news! 

Thank you, I’ve called them and got all the information I needed, it’s been rewarded for 3 years which is good news. 

May I ask, what’s the procedure with PiP if before those three years ate up, and you’ve gotten worse, can a review be done early? 

You can report a change of circumstances. However, you should only ever do this if it’s possible to score enough of points needed for a higher award. A worsening of condition doesn’t automatically entitle you to more points.

Reporting changes means more forms will be sent and another assessment is most likely. You do risk losing what you always have but it can also be increased or decreased, as well as remain the same. 

MissLJ

MissLJ said:

Update;
I received my award notice today and the decision maker has even gone against what the assessor has suggested and all he’s awarded me is low rate mobility and nothing for daily living. I have no idea how this is allowed to happen by some man sat behind a desk with no medical training. Feeling really fed up right now 

Update;

Hi all, thought I’d pop back and let you know what happened with me as well as, hopefully, give others some hope.

I requested a mandatory reconsideration following my PIP decision but I was, in my mind, gearing up ready to face a tribunal - as I know that only a small number of MR’s are successful. However, last week the DWP contacted me to inform that my MR was successful and I’ve been awarded higher rate for both daily living and mobility plus over £10k backdated for what they owe me since last January. 

I am still in disbelief as, although it’s exactly what I wanted, I didn’t expect it at all as I’ve had a really bad experience with PIP thus far. Therefore, I hope that sharing my news will give others some hope and I will say that you shouldn’t give up if you feel that you should be getting something that you’re not. If I’d left it I’d have just been receiving lower rate mobility for the next seven years!!

Best wishes everyone x

MissLJ

P.S. I also made a formal complaint against the decision maker of my PIP claim.
I'm yet to hear back on the outcome of that though 

letitbe

MissLJ said:

MissLJ said:

Update;
I received my award notice today and the decision maker has even gone against what the assessor has suggested and all he’s awarded me is low rate mobility and nothing for daily living. I have no idea how this is allowed to happen by some man sat behind a desk with no medical training. Feeling really fed up right now 

Update;

Hi all, thought I’d pop back and let you know what happened with me as well as, hopefully, give others some hope.

I requested a mandatory reconsideration following my PIP decision but I was, in my mind, gearing up ready to face a tribunal - as I know that only a small number of MR’s are successful. However, last week the DWP contacted me to inform that my MR was successful and I’ve been awarded higher rate for both daily living and mobility plus over £10k backdated for what they owe me since last January. 

I am still in disbelief as, although it’s exactly what I wanted, I didn’t expect it at all as I’ve had a really bad experience with PIP thus far. Therefore, I hope that sharing my news will give others some hope and I will say that you shouldn’t give up if you feel that you should be getting something that you’re not. If I’d left it I’d have just been receiving lower rate mobility for the next seven years!!

Best wishes everyone x

That’s great news! 

You went from low rate mobility only to enhanced on both - Congratulations! 

I’m sure you already know this but the 10k with be disregarded for 12 months . 

Rosie_Scope

That's brilliant news @MissLJ, well done for getting through it all and thanks for updating us!