Wait time for assessment appointment

RadLot
RadLot Community member Posts: 9 Connected
in PIP, DLA, and AA
After much faffing about gathering documents etc to support my application (and my mini battle with my GP) and having my application deadline extended a little bit, I finally submitted my online pip application. 
I received a text from the DWP and the Independent Assessment Services on 19/09. I've heard nothing since.

About how long is the wait before they send me an appointment for an assessment?

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,056 Championing
    You’ve only just returned your form. It be several months before you hear anything. I know it’s a long wait but the backlogs are huge in a lot of areas. 
  • buntytmw
    buntytmw Community member Posts: 38 Connected
    I only waited 4 weeks to have my appointment sent my stuff in on 12th had phone assessment on 21st 
  • buntytmw
    buntytmw Community member Posts: 38 Connected
    Sorry 12 august 21st September 
  • RadLot
    RadLot Community member Posts: 9 Connected
    poppy123456 said:
    You’ve only just returned your form. It be several months before you hear anything. I know it’s a long wait but the backlogs are huge in a lot of areas. 
    Thanks for the reply.
    I don't think it is the wait that is making me anxious. I get that there are backlogs - that's basically standard for our government and covid will have a knock-on effect for years no doubt.
    I just don't like basically being in limbo. I would feel better knowing I have an appointment, even if it is months away.
    How far in advance would they give me an appointment? For example, would they send me a letter/text within the next few weeks for an appointment in a few months times? Or would they send me a letter/text in a few months for an appointment a week or two after this?
  • bg844
    bg844 Community member Posts: 3,883 Championing
    PIP review your ‘case’ and then pass it to the assessors. This can take several weeks, you’ll then be on a waiting list and when you near the top you’ll get a letter in the post and possibly a text too. I know it’s hard to say this but please don’t worry, your case will be passed over shortly.
  • RadLot
    RadLot Community member Posts: 9 Connected
    bg844 said:
    PIP review your ‘case’ and then pass it to the assessors. This can take several weeks, you’ll then be on a waiting list and when you near the top you’ll get a letter in the post and possibly a text too. I know it’s hard to say this but please don’t worry, your case will be passed over shortly.
    Thanks.
    I guess I'm just not great at waiting. Before I got ill, I would always be on top of everything in my life. Now I don't seem to be in control of anything and I'm not sure how to get back to some kind of normality
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,056 Championing
    RadLot said:
    poppy123456 said:
    You’ve only just returned your form. It be several months before you hear anything. I know it’s a long wait but the backlogs are huge in a lot of areas. 

    How far in advance would they give me an appointment? For example, would they send me a letter/text within the next few weeks for an appointment in a few months times? Or would they send me a letter/text in a few months for an appointment a week or two after this?
    They are supposed to give at least 2 weeks notice. It's unlikely you will be sent an appointment months in advance.
    Best thing to do is try to forget about it, otherwise it could be a long wait.

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