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Pip consultation Call. Need advice.

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ep2001
ep2001 Community member Posts: 11 Listener
edited November 2022 in Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions
Hi All, 
Not used this site before. I have a phone call tomorrow for my pip. I have never had one before and I am so anxious. My health has deteriorated massively, and I've been diagnosed with epilepsy amongst other conditions. Has anyone had a pip call recently, if so what questions where you asked and how long did it take for you to receive your award letter? 
Much kindness :)
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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
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    Once the assessment is down it is usually sent to DWP immediately. The wait for a decision can be up to 12 weeks. Sometimes the report is delayed iritis sent for audit.

    There are no standard questions. Just remember that if you have problems with whatever you are asked,  if they say ‘Can you do’ try and avoid saying ‘yes, but.’, best to say ‘It’s difficult to do because..’ 
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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  • CountryMimi
    CountryMimi Scope Member Posts: 152 Pioneering
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    Hi, I had my assessment on Tuesday. Questions were basically what was asked on the application form, but with more detail. My phone call lasted just under an hour and I was told that I would receive a letter around 4 - 6 weeks time. However, I've read online upto 8 weeks, so I think it's really down to your personal case.

    I completely understand your feelings of anxiety. I was really worried as I'm not good with the unknown.

    If it helps, the lady I spoke to was really nice and she made me feel at ease :) 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,557 Disability Gamechanger
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    CountryMimi said:
     I was told that I would receive a letter around 4 - 6 weeks time. However, I've read online upto 8 weeks

    Decision timescales are up to 12 weeks once the assessment report is returned to DWP. It could be the new year when you have your decision.
    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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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,978 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @ep2001. Welcome to Scope's forum. It is great to see you have joined us. 

    Thanks for reaching out to us. I appreciate how much courage it can take to reach out, especially when things are difficult for you at the moment.

    How did your phone call go for PIP? We are here for you and listening to you if you would like to share more with us.

    Take care for now and we will look forward to, hopefully, hearing from you again soon  :)
    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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  • ep2001
    ep2001 Community member Posts: 11 Listener
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    L_Volunteer said:
    Hi @ep2001. Welcome to Scope's forum. It is great to see you have joined us. 

    Thanks for reaching out to us. I appreciate how much courage it can take to reach out, especially when things are difficult for you at the moment.

    How did your phone call go for PIP? We are here for you and listening to you if you would like to share more with us.

    Take care for now and we will look forward to, hopefully, hearing from you again soon  :)
    Hi:smile: 
    initially I was very anxious about my pip call, the person seemed somewhat understanding however I don’t think they really captured my disability, and They kept calling me back afterwards as they forgot some questions. That was a bit out of my routine (I’m autistic) and I found it a bit overwhelming. 

    I’m hoping to get my pip report copy I still have to request this. So I know what points I might be awarded. Just a wait now for the decision, which is causing a lot of anxiety. However I am trying to remain positive 
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