PIP “not yet made decision” text

alexcw

Hi all. 

My anxiety is through the roof. I hate this waiting and I’m so so scared they’re going to give me 0 reward. I know I scored 8 points on daily living side of thing so I should qualify if they go with what the assessment says but still worried. 

I received a text on Friday last week (4th nov) from DWP saying something on the lines of “we have not made a decision yet and will write to you in 8 weeks” 
I know they’re saying 8 weeks and i also know this is a generic text but I still can’t help but let my anxiety take over. 

I’ve seen so many people get their decision a couple days after this and I know I had the weekend too which doesn’t count but how long did others wait to get their decision after getting that text? 

poppy123456

You can't really go by others receiving the decision within a few days after that text. The timescale in general is 2-12 weeks after the report is returned.

I totally understand the stress waiting causes but try to focus on something else if possible because otherwise time will seem like forever. You done all you can now and all you can do is wait for the decision.

alexcw

poppy123456 said:

You can't really go by others receiving the decision within a few days after that text. The timescale in general is 2-12 weeks after the report is returned.

I totally understand the stress waiting causes but try to focus on something else if possible because otherwise time will seem like forever. You done all you can now and all you can do is wait for the decision.

Hi thanks for the reply. 

Yeah you are so right. It’s hard as I suffer OCD and I’m anxiety/panic disorder anyways so I fixate on things and over think it. 

I keep trying to distract myself but so so hard! 

Im annoyed at myself for not taking more time on my initial application as there were a couple points I said didn’t affect me like cooking and toileting but it really does and even in the assesment theyvgave me 2 points for each of those. Just worried they will take away the assessment points as I stupidly said it doesn’t affect me in the application when I first did it. I know someone said they usually go by assessment though. 

Tori_Scope

It can definitely be hard to distract yourself from the worry @alexcw! 

The coffee lounge is quite a good source of positive distraction. It'd be good to see you over there  

Are you receiving support to help you manage your OCD, anxiety, and panic disorder? 

mrskingy99

Hi

I was so like yourself, It knocked me sick with all the worry.
My timeline was 25th August submitted papers, 10th October Telephone assessment, 7th November text saying awarded. 

It's easier said than done telling you not to worry as it's natural I too had updates via text which I think are just to let you know that its still in hand and they have not forgotten about you.
Hope you hear something soon & take care x

alexcw

mrskingy99 said:

Hi

I was so like yourself, It knocked me sick with all the worry.
My timeline was 25th August submitted papers, 10th October Telephone assessment, 7th November text saying awarded. 

It's easier said than done telling you not to worry as it's natural I too had updates via text which I think are just to let you know that its still in hand and they have not forgotten about you.
Hope you hear something soon & take care x

Thankyou for this that’s really kind. 

So happy to say I’ve had the decision text awarding me pip. I actually called them on Tuesday to see if a decision had been made and they said it had been done that morning and just a few hours after they told me my award even before I got the decision text! I was quite surprised as a lot of people said you have to wait 24hr. 

But very happy and can finally relax. 

Thanks very much for the help x 

alexcw

Tori_Scope said:

It can definitely be hard to distract yourself from the worry @alexcw! 

The coffee lounge is quite a good source of positive distraction. It'd be good to see you over there  

Are you receiving support to help you manage your OCD, anxiety, and panic disorder? 

Hiya. 

Thanks for your message. 

I have since got my decision text and very happy! 

I have therapy for my mental health which does help but things like this just make it awful. I just try to distract myself so much x 

mrskingy99

Wonderful news, so happy for you!
The feeling of relief is amazing x

alexcw

mrskingy99 said:

Wonderful news, so happy for you!
The feeling of relief is amazing x

Thankyou!!! 

L_Volunteer

You are welcome @alexcw. It is the very least you deserve.

Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything else to support you. We are all here for you and listening to you 

Granny03

Great news @alexcw.  Please may I ask how long after decision text did your payment arrive in the bank.

L_Volunteer

Hoping your question receives an answer soon @Granny03. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything to support you 

alexcw

Granny03 said:

Great news @alexcw.  Please may I ask how long after decision text did your payment arrive in the bank.

Hi! Thanks about 5 days.

lauren96

Sorry to jump on this post was this a mr ? Im still waiting for mine I called Friday and they said it was with the case manger should have a Decision in 3 days I’m so nervous to call ? Xx

poppy123456

I don't know how a call centre could possibly know that a decision will be made in 3 days.

Granny03

lauren96 said:

Sorry to jump on this post was this a mr ? Im still waiting for mine I called Friday and they said it was with the case manger should have a Decision in 3 days I’m so nervous to call ? Xx

No this was my first application I'm still awaiting a decision for.