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Is it enough to say DWP has not got enough assessors therefor dis. people have to wait over a year

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Annatt
Annatt Community member Posts: 16 Connected
edited November 2022 in PIP, DLA, and AA
New claimants for PIP are getting seen sooner (although still waiting a considerable time) understandably than those on the backlog as at least they will be getting their full entitlement at the end of it. 
However those on the backlog with a change in their medical conditions so much so that they may be entitled to the enhanced rate to meet their medical needs are left waiting for over a year to be reviewed?  Surely they should be viewed and dealt with in the same level of urgency as the new claimants?
What is your view? 
It is bad enough for the rest of the PIP backlog to be left with the stress and anxiety of when their reviews will be assessed albeit at least they are continuing to receive their entitlement until assessment of reviews finally takes place or a change in policy. 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,298 Disability Gamechanger
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    The reasons behind it at the beginning was that those that already had an award were at least receiving some financial help.
    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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  • Annatt
    Annatt Community member Posts: 16 Connected
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    This is true and it is correct to do and should not change. 

    However there are other critical issues arising such as the change in medical circumstances of those in the backlog that need further assistance as their medical care may not be met leaving them in vulnerable circumstances, how are they to manage?
    Should this area not be amended? 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 55,298 Disability Gamechanger
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    I'm not saying it's the right thing to do. I do know that covid increased the amount of new claims that were being made. You can of course contact your local MP with your thoughts and see if there's anything they can do.
    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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  • Annatt
    Annatt Community member Posts: 16 Connected
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    Good call Poppy.  My position made me think of others I have heard about, in much worse circumstances than mine.
    I think you are right, we all should write to our MP's
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,983 Disability Gamechanger
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    I hear you @Annatt. How do you feel about the idea of writing to MP?

    Please feel free to let us know if you want to talk to us further about this or need any support. We are all here for each other  :)
    Community Volunteer Adviser with professional knowledge of education, special educational needs and disabilities and EHCP's. Pronouns: She/her. 

    Please note: if I use the online community outside of its hours of administration, I am doing so in a personal capacity only.
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  • Annatt
    Annatt Community member Posts: 16 Connected
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    Thank you. This site is is very supporting. Going through surgery soon, will see how I am after that. 
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