Hi, my name is winnersneverquit! Do they watch you before making a decision?

winnersneverquit

Hi everyone I’ve been waiting 28 weeks since I first applied for pip , do they watch you before making a decision ?

Rosienelly1

Why do you think they watching you 

winnersneverquit

Just randomly asking, as I’m not sure why my claim is taking lot longer than someone I know 

poppy123456

No, they don't have a habit of watching someone.

winnersneverquit said:

Just randomly asking, as I’m not sure why my claim is taking lot longer than someone I know 

There's many different reasons why a decision can be delayed. This can be backlogs and individual cases may take longer than others. Timescales are only ever a guide and nothing more.

28 weeks isn't really that long. We've got members here waiting 10 months. If you've had your assessment already then once the report is returned to DWP then a decision can take between 2-12 weeks.

winnersneverquit

Yes I had my assessment in February and had txt message 4th may saying I should hear in approximately 8 weeks. Thanks for replying 

poppy123456

That's rather a long time to wait since having the assessment. If your report was in audit then this would have delayed the decision making process.

winnersneverquit

Yes telephone assessment it was , I kept telling her I couldn’t understand her clearly as she spoke in broken English 

Sue_Alumni

Hi @winnersneverquit hopefully it wont be too long now until you get a decision.  Keep i touch and let us know when you hear something 

winnersneverquit

will will do and thanks 🙏🏻 

L_Volunteer

Good luck @winnersneverquit. It is the very least you deserve. How are things for you at the moment? I hope things are ok but if you need anything we are all here for you 

winnersneverquit

I’m under pain psychologist & I’m speaking with healthy minds psychologist and there both saying my pain is a major contribution to my depression, I still haven’t heard anything as of yet for my pip claim 

Alex_Alumni

Thanks for explaining how things are going @winnersneverquit it's positive to hear that both psychologists are in agreement, and hopefully they can work together to help you manage the pain you're experiencing.

It's frustrating to hear about your PIP claim, have you rung the enquiry line for an update lately? If you don't feel comfortable doing this a friend can call on your behalf, as long as you are sat with them. 

Here's the number if you feel ready to call for an update on the progress of your claim: 

0800 121 4433 PIP Enquiry Line.

Let us know how things go if you can, and we'll do our best to support you   

Alex

winnersneverquit

Thanks for that Alex , I will leave it till after the bank holiday then il attempt to ring the enquiry line

L_Volunteer

You are welcome @winnersneverquit. It is the very least you deserve. How are you feeling about leaving it until after the bank holiday and then attempting to ring the enquiry line? If we can do anything else to support you please don't hesitate to let us know 

winnersneverquit

Well I’ve waited this long another couple of days isn’t really going to make much difference 

L_Volunteer

I hear you @winnersneverquit. It is positive to hear you don't think another couple of days is going to make much difference