Hi, my name is gemma01! I had an assessment over the phone few weeks ago

gemma01
gemma01 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
edited September 2022 in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hi I’m new on here, I had a assessment over the phone few weeks ago and the interviewer stated she had to let my doctor know what I said about my anxiety and depression causing me to be suicidal.. Today I received a text message saying they haven’t made a decision yet. I’ve seen some people on here saying they had their decision letter few days later ? Taking long time 

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  • bg844
    bg844 Community member Posts: 3,883 Championing
    After assessment it can take up to 12 weeks for a decision to be made, sometimes longer. The HCP was correct in reporting your suicidal thoughts to your GP, are you receiving any support for your Mental Health?
  • gemma01
    gemma01 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    Thank you for your replies. Yes I am receiving medication and in contact with mental health team 
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,924 Championing
    You are welcome @gemma01. It is the very least you deserve.

    How are medication and contact with the mental health team going for you at the moment? We are here for you.

    Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything to help, even if that is just listening  :)
  • gemma01
    gemma01 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    @L_Volunteer  my medication is ok, I find when it’s gone up it helps a little then when I’m used to the dosage it wears off. But with regards to the mental health team I’ve only just been referred to them through my gp so haven’t had much to do with them yet 
  • Sue_Alumni
    Sue_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 484 Empowering
    Good morning @gemma01 and welcome to the online community. 

    Unfortunately people are having to wait up to 12 weeks for a decision. You said that you disclosed to the health assessor that you have suicidal thoughts. Are you able to share with us whether these thoughts have been triggered or exacerbated by the the appeal process and are you struggling at the moment?  Apart from your mental health team do you have any other support ?

    I don't  mean to be nosey in asking all these questions but Scope is a supportive forum and we look out for our members. 

    You're welcome to talk about things, and please know that you won't be judged. A large majority of our members have their own lived experience of disability, or else a disabled family, so it is likely that your experiences will resound with them. 


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  • gemma01
    gemma01 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    Hi guys 
    ive rang pip today and the man said it states on the computer that pip has been awarded but he said he won’t say which award amount because it didn’t state clearly on there and he didn’t want to get my hopes up. But clearly stated it been awarded. How long does it take to receive a letter/ text and also how long for payment ? Thanks for any help
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,829 Championing
    I'd take that with a little caution. Once a decision is made you should receive a text message as i note you received a text last month. If you haven't received any text message then it's unlikely the decision's been made.
  • gemma01
    gemma01 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    I’ve just received my text this morning stating I’ve been awarded and to wait for my letter such a relief 
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    That is a relief for you @gemma01I'm pleased to hear it, not long before your letter arrives as well. You might even find you receive the money before your letter arrives in the post.

    I hope you're able to relax this week, and let us know when you've heard more about your award :)