pip video assessment

gadge690
gadge690 Online Community Member Posts: 34 Connected
edited November 2022 in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hi I have just had my pip video assessment the assessor was polite listened to what I had to say and even directed me what to say to certain descriptors. Just waiting for the decision now to see if genuine. will let you know outcome,
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  • bg844
    bg844 Online Community Member Posts: 3,883 Championing
    Great to hear you had a positive assessment although it’s not down to the assessor to tell you any sort of information regarding an award, once the report is returned you should expect a decision within 12 weeks.
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,451 Championing
    Welcome to the community @gadge690 :) Thank you for letting us know how your assessment went. I'm glad that you seem to have had a positive experience! I'm sure your post will be comforting for others to read.

    Did you find the technical side of having a video assessment okay? 

    Please do keep us updated!
  • gadge690
    gadge690 Online Community Member Posts: 34 Connected
    yes the technical side was quite straightforward I am not very technologically minded but found it easy enough
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,451 Championing
    That's good @gadge690 :) I know these things don't always go to plan!
  • gadge690
    gadge690 Online Community Member Posts: 34 Connected
    had text from dwp today telling me they have received written report and could be up to 8 weeks before decision
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 62,453 Championing
    That would be more like up to 12 weeks sometimes longer.
  • gadge690
    gadge690 Online Community Member Posts: 34 Connected
    poppy123456 said:
    That would be more like up to 12 weeks sometimes longer.
    yes i realise that reading through others questions . will let you know when i get decision and what it is.
  • gadge690
    gadge690 Online Community Member Posts: 34 Connected
    Well its been a week now and I am questioning myself as if I said the right things. Thought my anxiety would drop once I had the assessment, how wrong I was. I am already prepared to go through mandatory reconsideration and to appeal as i expected to have to do this after speaking with others who have been through the process. Just a matter of waiting now.
  • gadge690
    gadge690 Online Community Member Posts: 34 Connected
    tried to get assessment report but was on hold for over an hour so gave up
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing

    It sounds like things are really difficult for you at the moment @gadge690, especially with questioning yourself as if you said the right things. You have been really brave in sharing this with us.

    I know it can take a lot of courage to talk openly about what you are experiencing and how you are feeling. You have done such a great job at this.

    Is there anything which might help this feel more manageable for you at the moment and help reduce your anxiety? We are here for you and listening to you if you would like to share more with us.

    Please don’t hesitate to let us know if we can do anything to support you. You don’t have to face this, or anything else, alone if you don’t want to  :)

  • gadge690
    gadge690 Online Community Member Posts: 34 Connected
    just had the we have not made a decision yet text
  • gadge690
    gadge690 Online Community Member Posts: 34 Connected
    We have awarded you PIP We have sent you a decision letter explaining the award. Please allow 2 weeks to receive this. You only need to contact us if your circumstances change. Never in a million years did i expect an award without going to appeal, now waiting to see what i have been awarded.
  • Noush
    Noush Online Community Member Posts: 9 Connected
    How long after the report was received did you get your outcome text? Glad it was successful 
  • gadge690
    gadge690 Online Community Member Posts: 34 Connected
    Noush said:
    How long after the report was received did you get your outcome text? Glad it was successful 
    just over a week
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,451 Championing
    Great news, well done @Gadge690! I hope that the letter arrives soon. How are you feeling now, that you've had some time to process it?
  • gadge690
    gadge690 Online Community Member Posts: 34 Connected
    Tori_Scope said:
    Great news, well done @Gadge690! I hope that the letter arrives soon. How are you feeling now, that you've had some time to process it?
    A lot more settled than i have been waiting. I can understand how so many people suffer with anxiety going through the process,
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,451 Championing
    Yes, definitely @gadge690. It's the uncertainty and insecurity that leaves a lot of people feeling stressed and anxious I think. I'm glad that you're feeling more settled today :) Do you have any plans for the week ahead?
  • gadge690
    gadge690 Online Community Member Posts: 34 Connected
    Tori_Scope said:
    Yes, definitely @gadge690. It's the uncertainty and insecurity that leaves a lot of people feeling stressed and anxious I think. I'm glad that you're feeling more settled today :) Do you have any plans for the week ahead
    yes watch England win the world cup
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,451 Championing
    You sound very optimistic about that @gadge690! :D What do you think of their performance so far? I haven't been watching it.
  • desai786
    desai786 Scope Member Posts: 26 Listener
    When was your assessment Gadget

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