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Hello everyone, waiting for decision but was not asked to attend assessment

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brighton115
brighton115 Community member Posts: 1 Listener
edited October 2022 in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hi, 
Bit of a tricky one. i used to recieve pip some time back but then they stopped it because i didn’t return back forms they requested. I’ve reaplied and explained why I didn’t return the forms and being thorough in how my disability affects me. So, that was two months ago. Just on Wednesday I received the text saying they received my report and as a guide I should hear back in 8 weeks. BUT they didn’t ask me to attend an assessment at all they went straight to waiting for a decision. What does this mean??? Is this good or bad????
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,098 Disability Gamechanger
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    You will have had a paper based assessment, which means they had enough of information to write the report without the need for an assessment.
    Ive only ever known 1 person to be refused after a paper based assessment.
    Timescales for decisions are between 2-12 weeks. Once it’s made if you’re not happy you can request the MR.
    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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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
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    It means that they have decided to prepare a report based on whatever paperwork they have.
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,503 Disability Gamechanger
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    Welcome to the community @brighton115 :) How's your weekend been? 

    As the others have explained, it's possible for them to do a paper-based assessment, which means you don't have to attend an assessment at this stage.

    Are you happy with what you included in your forms?
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