Waiting for a decision

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Mumpsy
Mumpsy Online Community Member Posts: 40 Contributor
Hi. I had my pip telephone assessment about a fortnight ago. Waiting for my decision. I know the assessor does not make the final decision....that is the job of the decision maker. However, I'm wondering if the assessor goes so far as to make a recommendation perhaps ? This is all very new to me. I feel the telephone discussion went as well as could be expected, and the lady sounded like she completely understood about my disability and how it effects me. Just wondering what her input is, if not a recommendation for or against, in terms of our conversation. Thank you 😊

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    The assessor will have written a report, which would have been their opinion based on everything you said in the form, any extra evidence you sent and what you said during the assessment. The report will then be returned to DWP.
    Before making a decision the decision maker will look at everything you sent as well as the report that was returned and then make a decision.
    They mostly go with the report but it has been known for them to go against it.
    Once the report is returned a decision can take 2-12 weeks.
  • Mumpsy
    Mumpsy Online Community Member Posts: 40 Contributor
    I see. Thank you very much. I understand now. 😊
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    You are welcome @Mumpsy. 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  :)