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DWP confirms it is increasing the automatic extension period of existing PIP awards awaiting review

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  • ESABenefitsUK123
    ESABenefitsUK123 Community member Posts: 75 Courageous
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    tink13 said:
    I’ve not long found out about an appointment for my review next week. They’ve had my forms since January. 

    is your appt F2F, or phone, or video/internet?
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  • worried33
    worried33 Community member Posts: 493 Pioneering
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    I remember reporting on here about my extension letter, and the general opinion at the time was the actual assessment wouldnt start later.

    Well I am almost at my original end date for the PIP award, and still no assessment has started.  The new end date is still about 15 months from now.  So it seems in my case the extra time is delaying the reassessment.

    Note my extension wasnt one of these automatic one's, I think it was done before they started doing these, and was granted multiple years before my end date.
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  • onebigvoice
    onebigvoice Scope Member Posts: 757 Pioneering
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     My wife had applied for Attendence Allowance because of a pre-existing condition that she has never claimed any form of benefits for.  A down turn in her health has now prompted her to get more help so she applied, in February 2023.  No sign of the form sent so requested another, in August 2023 no reply.  Down loaded a copy and sent it registered post November 2023.  3 Days ago acknoleged that they had received it?  Not bad since it was sent Registered post and in an on-line format as well.
    Within recent time she has had 3 assessments with her Doctor, Physio Therepy, X_rays on her lower spine and legs and has now been ligned up for a kneedle in her right knee.  Unable to sent although results because they are still ongoing, but logged and permission to see Doctors reports on spine and legs and Physio given, yet no medication at all?  Then told to stop Physio as this was causing more problems.
      Awaiting Capita assessment, since the DWP appologised for the latness of contacting her and should be soon in having a F2F interview.
      I am going to let the system be the system and see how this goes.
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  • raspberrysorbet66
    raspberrysorbet66 Community member Posts: 17 Listener
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    Are pip revoews still being extended my award ends in October 25 … I haven’t received my form yet. 
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  • noman
    noman Community member Posts: 590 Pioneering
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    You won't receive a review form till sometime after October 2024 if your award  doesn't end till October 2025.
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  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,125 Disability Gamechanger
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    It seems currently that PIP review forms are being sent out about 8 months before an award is due to end.
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  • wowmee
    wowmee Community member Posts: 15 Listener
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    My pip end date is April 24, I had my review form in May 23, sent it back recorded, message to say they have it, last month (dec) another message saying they are waiting to review my claim, my issue here is, if the dwp still haven't reviewed my pip by the end date, will I still continue to receive payments after this date of they dont reviewby then?
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,814 Disability Gamechanger
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    wowmee said:
    My pip end date is April 24, I had my review form in May 23, sent it back recorded, message to say they have it, last month (dec) another message saying they are waiting to review my claim, my issue here is, if the dwp still haven't reviewed my pip by the end date, will I still continue to receive payments after this date of they dont reviewby then?

    Yes, payments continue until a decision is made on your review.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • MrSt0rM
    MrSt0rM Community member Posts: 24 Connected
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    I got my pip text today saying they are sending out the renewal forms now. My pip is due to end September 2024. I’m in north west England. Not sure how delayed the replies are but the renewals are no longer suspended here. 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,814 Disability Gamechanger
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    MrSt0rM said:
    I got my pip text today saying they are sending out the renewal forms now. My pip is due to end September 2024. I’m in north west England. Not sure how delayed the replies are but the renewals are no longer suspended here. 

    Reviews for PIP haven't been suspended since about middle of 2020. There's very long delays with decisions though so please be aware of that. Some members here are still waiting for a decision more than a year after returning their forms.

    Your PIP will continue until a decision is made on the review.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • PhilCoop72
    PhilCoop72 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
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    My review has been extended twice now. I extended my Motability car lease but i have now had the car/WAV 6 years in May. By March ‘25 it will be nearly 7yrs & I have heard it can take at least 12 months to get a new car. I’m worried I’m going to have to hand it back before it has been decided 
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  • Talya
    Talya Community member Posts: 8 Listener
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    hi I have text message from pip 3 January 2024 about my decision they send messsage  we will have decision on  13/02.2024 . but I don’t have any payment or letter . What can I do ? Thanks 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,814 Disability Gamechanger
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    Talya said:
    hi I have text message from pip 3 January 2024 about my decision they send messsage  we will have decision on  13/02.2024 . but I don’t have any payment or letter . What can I do ? Thanks 
    Are you waiting for a decision on a Mandatory Reconsideration? If so then it's likely that a decision hasn't been made yet. The timescales given are just a guide. Do also be aware that it's only 15th Feb and letters from DWP can take up to 2 weeks to arrive. All you can do is wait. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • dee4848
    dee4848 Community member Posts: 256 Pioneering
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    My reward ended January 2024 sent review may 2023 so my review has took 10 months , just got a txt today said my pip review is complete, so I'm assuming got a paper based , do ppl still get turned down on paper based or should I be expecting an award?
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,814 Disability Gamechanger
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    dee4848 said:
    My reward ended January 2024 sent review may 2023 so my review has took 10 months , just got a txt today said my pip review is complete, so I'm assuming got a paper based , do ppl still get turned down on paper based or should I be expecting an award?
    Paper based assessments are often a good thing but it has been known for people to be refused even with this but it's rare. 

    You can ring PIP to ask what the decision is and they will tell you. Yes, the text advises you not to but you can ring at anytime. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Kizzie58
    Kizzie58 Community member Posts: 38 Connected
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    dee4848 said:
    My reward ended January 2024 sent review may 2023 so my review has took 10 months , just got a txt today said my pip review is complete, so I'm assuming got a paper based , do ppl still get turned down on paper based or should I be expecting an award?
    I am so hoping this will be the same for me.  Mine also ended Jan 24 and sent my review back in May 23

    Im a pensioner in a few days so I'm hoping that also plays a part.  but then I'm a bit of a hopeful dreamer 🤣

    Would be so lovely to hear now, as my car died its final death yesterday 
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  • dee4848
    dee4848 Community member Posts: 256 Pioneering
    edited March 13
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    @Kizzie58 oh I hope for you too, I rang them this morning and they told me over phone ,very happy that the decision stayed the same , hope its soon for you 
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  • wowmee
    wowmee Community member Posts: 15 Listener
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    My pip review came last may/June, had numerous texts from dwp saying they are still waiting to review my pip, yesterday a letter came stating pip extension until April 2025 while they wait to review it.
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  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 4,513 Scope online community team
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    I had the same @wowmee though I've been waiting since last March. It's a bit frustrating!
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  • dee4848
    dee4848 Community member Posts: 256 Pioneering
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    dee4848 said:
    @Kizzie58 oh I hope for you too, I rang them this morning and they told me over phone ,very happy that the decision stayed the same , hope its soon for you 
    @Kizzie58 hi have you heard anything yet?
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