Confused about my award results

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  • saj26
    saj26 Online Community Member Posts: 40 Connected

    thank you

    Based on what I was reading in different places late assessment are very unlikely

    I was wondering if it is correct by your experience at this forum ?

  • Biblioklept
    Biblioklept Online Community Member Posts: 638 Trailblazing

    I remember last year me and another member both sent back review forms around the same date, I waited about 20 weeks and had a paper based and they waited nearly a year and ended with an assessment, we both had the same outcome though! You just can't tell what type of assessment you'll get unfortunately 😔 Good luck xx

  • saj26
    saj26 Online Community Member Posts: 40 Connected

    Hi

    Is been 18 weeks no news

    Any suggestions

    🙏

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,568 Championing

    Please re read all the previous advice you have been given in this thread 🙂

  • saj26
    saj26 Online Community Member Posts: 40 Connected

    Hi

    Is been just over 20 weeks and there’s no news

    6 till my current award end

    What can I read from it

    Do I call them or is it going to be paper based decisions

    Any help would be appreciated

  • luvpink
    luvpink Online Community Member Posts: 3,943 Championing

    You either call them or wait for them to contact you.

    20 weeks is not really that long to wait.

    None of us can tell you whether you will get paper based or not.

    You say your award ends in 6 weeks.

    If they haven't reached a decision by then they may extend your award until they do.

    I'm afraid that none of us here know the answer.

  • saj26
    saj26 Online Community Member Posts: 40 Connected

    thank you

  • saj26
    saj26 Online Community Member Posts: 40 Connected

    hi all

    Firstly Thank you for all the support

    In this forum

    I called yesterday the pip as my current award is about 3 weeks till it ends

    The caller handler said to me there is a letter of an extension was sent to you

    I asked where is my file seat at the moment she said is back with us(DWP)

    And is with DM

    I don’t know what is means for me

    How likely is paper based review or how long do I have to wait for the final

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,568 Championing

    That does suggest you have had a paper based assessment.

    Unfortunately no one can really advise you on timescales regarding the decision as it varies for everyone.

  • saj26
    saj26 Online Community Member Posts: 40 Connected

    thank you

    Do you suggest to call them again and ask for the report?

    Thank you again

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,568 Championing

    Yes, now the DWP have it you can request a copy of the report if you wish.

  • saj26
    saj26 Online Community Member Posts: 40 Connected

    hi

    I received a text I am really confused

    You can check my previous chats after they said is with DM

    Now send me this yesterday

    pls help

    We still have your PIP form and will be progressing your review as soon as we can. You may still need an assessment with a health professional. Your PIP will continue to be paid until we review your claim. You only need to contact us if your circumstances change.

  • luvpink
    luvpink Online Community Member Posts: 3,943 Championing

    @saj26

    Hi

    They say they sent you an extention letter and now they sent you that message.

    That indicates to me they haven't yet made a decision on your claim and they will be in touch with you again in due course.

    In the meantime you will continue being paid.

  • saj26
    saj26 Online Community Member Posts: 40 Connected

    I called them they said is with AP?

    And she said is the same as DM

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 3,179 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @saj26. I believe AP stands for Assessment Provider, and DM is a Decision Maker. The AP gathers medical evidence and the DM uses the evidence to make a decision.

    I've received the same text and they've continued to pay me and I'm just waiting for the decision now.

  • saj26
    saj26 Online Community Member Posts: 40 Connected

    Thank you

    Is it going to be pepper based or do I have to go for an assessment is been 25 weeks so far

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,568 Championing

    It would be best to contact your assessment provider as they should be able to give you more information at this stage than PIP.

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

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 3,179 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    I'm not sure. They'll contact you if you need to go for an assessment but fingers crossed you won't.

  • luvpink
    luvpink Online Community Member Posts: 3,943 Championing

    @saj26

    The message they sent you states you may still need an assessment but you won't know whether it will be paper based until they let you know what type of assessment it will be.

  • saj26
    saj26 Online Community Member Posts: 40 Connected

    thank you again

    I called serco is our local provider I give all the details he said to me my file is with DWP I asked have you finished he said we have never had your file

    Help