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hulme3030
hulme3030 Community member Posts: 16 Listener
edited March 2018 in PIP, DLA, and AA
Hi everyone could someone answer me a question  I have just rang pip up and asked how my claim is going they told me a decision had been made yesterday and it is in the post does this mean ive not got it as there is nothing in my bank and they didn't tell me I had got it 
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  • sdoc94
    sdoc94 Community member Posts: 140 Pioneering
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    @hulme3030

    You do not always get your payment before the letter. My decision was made on the 9th of March and my backpayment came in yesterday. I phoned and they told me a decision had been made. It was not until I asked them what the decision was that they told me it. I would ring again and ask what the decision is.

    My letter has not came yet - probably today. Hope you get a good decision.
    Shady.
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  • hulme3030
    hulme3030 Community member Posts: 16 Listener
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    Oh OK thank you so am I best ringing them back and asking them 
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  • sdoc94
    sdoc94 Community member Posts: 140 Pioneering
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    Yes I would ring it won't do any harm! I got my decision there and then on the phone yesterday morning!

    Good luck
    Shady.
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  • whistles
    whistles Community member Posts: 1,583 Disability Gamechanger
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    It took two weeks for the letter to arrive.
    If you can ask for your assessment as well. If you don't ask they are not programmed to talk and offer you a conversation. 

    Welcome to the forum. Nice to have you. Do stay in touch with us.
    Do not follow me, I don't know where I am going.
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  • hulme3030
    hulme3030 Community member Posts: 16 Listener
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    Thank you I will ring them in a bit and I will let you know on here thanks for helping me out
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  • hulme3030
    hulme3030 Community member Posts: 16 Listener
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    Hi I have rang up pip they have told me am getting pip and will b paid on 21st thank you for telling me to ring them back
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  • sdoc94
    sdoc94 Community member Posts: 140 Pioneering
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    @hulme3030

    You are very welcome - and congratulations!
    Shady.
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  • hulme3030
    hulme3030 Community member Posts: 16 Listener
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    Thank you very much
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  • wilko
    wilko Community member Posts: 2,458 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi everyone, just for information when you call DWP to ask about a decision the operators won't give you any information because there is no information on your file reference to your decision. When a decision has been made the information is updated to your file and the operator can then relay the information to you, and the letter comfirmation arrives in next 10 days or so. 
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  • hulme3030
    hulme3030 Community member Posts: 16 Listener
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    Yea that's true but they did tell me that I was awarded it also does anyone else know if there is any other stuff what people on disability can apply for please thank you Michael
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  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Community member Posts: 5,209 Disability Gamechanger
    edited March 2018
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    PIP can passport you to other benefits such as council tax reduction, housing benefit
    If you also receive ESA then you may also claim disability  premiums if you have an IR element

    Try putting your details into one of the online benefit calculators

    CR
    Be all you can be, make  every day count. Namaste
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  • hulme3030
    hulme3030 Community member Posts: 16 Listener
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    Thanks cockney rebel for that information 
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  • hulme3030
    hulme3030 Community member Posts: 16 Listener
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    Could anyone help me with this question please do I still need a ESA assessment even though I have been awarded pip does anyone know 
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  • CockneyRebel
    CockneyRebel Community member Posts: 5,209 Disability Gamechanger
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    ESA and PIP are separate benefits and each require their own assessment

    CR
    Be all you can be, make  every day count. Namaste
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  • hulme3030
    hulme3030 Community member Posts: 16 Listener
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    Thanks again cr
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