pip question - has my PIP review started before it was due?

Hi, my review is not due to end until April 2026, but sent a review form in August, which I completed and returned, is this right please? I had very little medical evidence to send, due to delays in hospital, consultant appointments being delayed. My DEXA scans and infusions were put on hold for 2 years and still waiting. Saw my consultant this week after 2 years, should be yearly. It's all very scary, my condition has worsened, but I hate to make a fuss and push myself forward.I sent what I had since 2021, my last assessment. But concerned they will tell me it's not enough...

Thank you Rosie,

It’s taken me by surprise as there’s a backlog and my present award is up until next year . I can only hope it’s good news .

I can't believe they sent mine seventeen months in advance.

I hope you get a good result.

Hi all,

Does anyone know how long it takes for the automated system to update after dwp make a decision? I had a txt Tuesday saying my review is complete and I should receive my decision letter in two weeks but I couldn’t wait as it’s left me so stressed out. It must of been a paper based assessment and awards not up until next year so it’s taken me by surprise. I called their automated system this morning and it says my full award and date as normal though it may of said the date of payment a day earlier than normal. Is this a last payment? The decision was made mid way through my pip month so would I get a last payment for the time up to the decision was made ? I’ve won at MR in the past and they’ve called me regarding back payments and my new award showed on the automated system straight away . Thanks for any advice x

Thank you luvpink ,

Hope you’ve been well. I haven’t been on the forum in a while as I need a rest from the stress but I’m still stressed after receiving the txt . I wish they didn’t send the txt but just the letter .

sorry to hear that luvpink . Hope you’re feeling better now. This constant threat we are under doesn’t help does it ?

Thank you Adrian,

Honestly I wish they didn’t send the txt as it’s triggered me so badly. I wasn’t expecting a paper based review less than 3 months after form sent back . I did read online that a case manager is unlikely to remove points where a claimant would lose award or decrease without contacting us or an assessor , not sure how true that is . My amount on the automated system was the same Thursday but said it’s due a day earlier I think . I don’t know if that’s because it’s a last payment or a change due to the review being processed. I imagine if the decision was made Monday 20th my last payment would be up to that date so about a weeks amount. Either way it’ll take a long time to recover after this shock . Past experience has left me with anxiety at any contact with them and I’m sure we all feel the same . Thank you for checking in on me it’s so kind of you .