PIP Assessment

jo1984
jo1984 Online Community Member Posts: 79 Contributor

A question and bit of a rant. So I had a txt from pip/DWP nearly 3 weeks ago saying that a Health professional was looking at my claim, they would contact me with an appointment if they need to, this is the same message my friend got on the exact same day but with 24 hours she was given appointment for the week after so early last week but I have not had any appointments and it not like our claims are different, mostly the same sort of issue we are claiming for so I do not understand why I still not even had appointments yet. Not sure what is going on and should I ring up to check why I have not had appointments yet or see if they can make me appointment. And yes we live in same city and the same area so it not because of geography issues.

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  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 2,982 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    This sounds very frustrating @jo1984, i think giving them a call to check is a good idea as hopefully you'll be able to get some answers that way just so you have peace of mind😊

  • jo1984
    jo1984 Online Community Member Posts: 79 Contributor

    Thank you @Mary_Scope. Yes I will given them a ring, even if they do not have appointments yet, at least they can given me a timeframe. Jo

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 2,982 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    No worries @jo1984, I hope they will be able to give you some answers😊

  • jo1984
    jo1984 Online Community Member Posts: 79 Contributor

    Question, should I ring PIP or the company that does the assessments.

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 7,535 Championing

    PIP won't be able to help as they are waiting for the report from assessment agency.

    So it's the assessment agency you need to contact.

    https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-your-health-assessment-provider

  • jo1984
    jo1984 Online Community Member Posts: 79 Contributor

    Thank you @Kimi87. Just wanted to be sure that I was ringing the right place. Hopefully can get an update on when my appointment will be.