Wait time for assessment appointment

RadLot

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?

poppy123456

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

I only waited 4 weeks to have my appointment sent my stuff in on 12th had phone assessment on 21st 

buntytmw

Sorry 12 august 21st September 

RadLot

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

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

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

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.