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

Annatt

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. 

poppy123456

The reasons behind it at the beginning was that those that already had an award were at least receiving some financial help.

Annatt

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? 

poppy123456

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.

Annatt

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

L_Volunteer

I hear you @Annatt. How do you feel about the idea of writing to MP?

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Annatt

Thank you. This site is is very supporting. Going through surgery soon, will see how I am after that.