PIP RENEWAL AWARD?!?! Still waiting

HayleyRX

P.I.P recieved my review on the 13/12/2021. Still nothing. I have been kept updated with texts every 3 month and still getting paid until they make the decision. In 2 weeks time. It will have been a full year of pure wait. I am fine though keeping my mind busy and trying not to think about it!. I did call last week for an update as I have only ever rang up once before.. anyway I was told it's been sent to see if I need an assesment or not. I was told some 1 will get in contact with me

Annatt

Good luck hope you hear soon. 

L_Volunteer

@BsMom I appreciate it has been a little while since you last posted on this thread now. Have things been for you more recently?

We want to make sure you receive the support you need and deserve. However, we also recognise that things might have changed since you last posted on this thread now 

L_Volunteer

@HayleyRx The wait sounds really lengthy and frustrating. Though positive to hear that you have been kept updated and still getting paid.

I am glad to hear you are fine and keeping your mind busy trying not to think about it. Good luck with someone getting in contact with you.

Please feel free to let us know how things go. We are all here for you and listening to you   

Annatt

Thank you Haley. 

KelMarie

my reward was supposed to end begin of may 22 I have rung them a couple of time since & first time was told it had been extended but no time limit was given to me back last month I rung again because a friends step daughter had applied for pip & already has her assessment appointment which I told them & was told there is a different between the two with new claims they are seeing them quicker then reviews & I should have my assessment shortly but he also stated not before Christmas at the start of the new year hope this helps people 

L_Volunteer

Thanks for sharing your experience with us @KelMarie. I am sure your experience will be invaluable for anyone experiencing something similar.

I hope you are able to have your assessment soon. Please feel free to let us know how things go for you and if you need any support in the meantime.

We are all here for you and listening to you. Take care for now and we will look forward to, hopefully, hearing from you again soon 

Welshlad90

poppy123456 said:

There are huge backlogs of people waiting for review decisions. They have been concentrating on new claims for quite sometime.
It’s not unusual to be waiting a year for a review decision at the moment. Your current award will continue until a decision is made on your review.

Can someone please tell me what the biggest success rate is for renewals? Last review was done over the phone because of covid my health condition is too do with anixety depression adhd etc nothing to do with walking etc so I couldn’t see myself needing a face to face for my upcoming renewal. Do they mostly just make a decision based off the renewal form
and previous evidence? Phone call? Or is it likely I’ll need to go to a face to face? 

poppy123456

Most people have assessments even for reviews. These are mostly by telephone but some are also face to face and video call.

You can see the current stats for PIP here. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/personal-independence-payment-statistics-to-january-2022/personal-independence-payment-official-statistics-to-january-2022

Review outcomes from 25th June 2016 to January 2022

Review Outcome	Planned Award Review	Change of Circumstance
Award Increased	18%	45%
Award Maintained	47%	30%
Award Decreased	12%	7%
Award Disallowed	22%	13%
Withdrawn or voluntarily relinquished	n/a	5%

jasonjbj

Sent renewal back aug 21 had phone interview jan 23 

Welshlad90

Can someone please tell me are pip reviews still usually being done over the phone? Also statistic wise how often is a review/renewal successful without needing a face to face if disabllity is mental health wise etc and not physical

poppy123456

Yes mostly through telephone. Some are still face to face or video call. I’m not aware of any stats for this. 

Colredrovers

jasonjbj said:

Sent renewal back aug 21 had phone interview jan 23 

Hi I put my review form in July 2021 and had a video assessment on 10th February. Have you heard anything yet? How long is it taking from assessment? If your award has increased will it be back dated to July 21? 

jasonjbj

Went from standard daily to enhanced on both. But no backdated pay. Luck of the draw I guess . I did ask fightback as well and they feel the same. 

jasonjbj

Mine we was 10th Jan and was awarded on feb 13 th 

Colredrovers

jasonjbj said:

Mine we was 10th Jan and was awarded on feb 13 th 

Hope you got a good out come. Did you get it back dated to August 21. 

jasonjbj

Went from standard daily to enhanced on both. But no backdated pay. Luck of the draw I guess . I did ask fightback as well and they feel the same. 

Colredrovers

jasonjbj said:

Went from standard daily to enhanced on both. But no backdated pay. Luck of the draw I guess . I did ask fightback as well and they feel the same. 

That's not good I thought they had to. What date did they use then. 

poppy123456

jasonjbj said:

Went from standard daily to enhanced on both. But no backdated pay. Luck of the draw I guess . I did ask fightback as well and they feel the same. 

Usually when it's a review started by DWP they don't usually owe any money if the new award is higher. Changes usually take place from the date of the decision. Due to backlogs some people have been owed some money and some haven't.

jasonjbj

They used the date the dwp decided. The backdated pay would have been nice help. But no such luck . I did phone and ask but was kinda of a threat if will look at your award again u could lose it or it could be less. Could not deal with that.