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Tubz
Tubz Community member Posts: 26 Courageous
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I had a tribunal for my PIP (as previously stated. (Thank you to everyone who has offered advice). I still have not received any decision.
Anyway, I was telephoned this afternoon by the DWP who wanted to ask me a couple of questions: "Have I been in hospital,  care or prison since I made the claim?" and are the bank details  they have on file for me still correct?". 
Any idea why would they ask me these questions, especially as i've not even received a decision yet??

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  • Lisatho11987777
    Lisatho11987777 Scope Member Posts: 5,911 Disability Gamechanger
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    @Tubz maybe  the questions weren't asked when you had  your tribunal so they are checking now that could be one reason 
    This is only my opinion though 

    Other people will reply and may be able to help more 
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  • MarkM88
    MarkM88 Community member Posts: 3,127 Connected
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    I’ve known people be asked these questions when they are working out payment owed. I can’t guarantee you have won your tribunal but there’s a strong indication it’s good news. 
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  • TeddyB22
    TeddyB22 Community member Posts: 178 Courageous
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    Tubz said:
    I had a tribunal for my PIP (as previously stated. (Thank you to everyone who has offered advice). I still have not received any decision.
    Anyway, I was telephoned this afternoon by the DWP who wanted to ask me a couple of questions: "Have I been in hospital,  care or prison since I made the claim?" and are the bank details  they have on file for me still correct?". 
    Any idea why would they ask me these questions, especially as i've not even received a decision yet??

    Thanks
    Hopefully it's good news. Can I ask, was your Tribunal over the phone?
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  • Tubz
    Tubz Community member Posts: 26 Courageous
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    Thanks everyone. :)

    Yes it was Teddy B22. Does that make a difference in your opinion?
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  • leeCal
    leeCal Community member Posts: 7,550 Disability Gamechanger
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    Sounds like good news coming to me. ?

    “This is my simple religion. No need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Your own mind, your own heart is the temple. Your philosophy is simple kindness.” 
    ― Dalai Lama XIV

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  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,103 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @Tubz - You usually get such a call prior to monies getting paid into your bank account. You might receive the money before you get a letter, so I'd keep checking your bank account. :)
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  • woodbine
    woodbine Community member Posts: 11,618 Disability Gamechanger
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    TeddyB22 said:
    Tubz said:
    I had a tribunal for my PIP (as previously stated. (Thank you to everyone who has offered advice). I still have not received any decision.
    Anyway, I was telephoned this afternoon by the DWP who wanted to ask me a couple of questions: "Have I been in hospital,  care or prison since I made the claim?" and are the bank details  they have on file for me still correct?". 
    Any idea why would they ask me these questions, especially as i've not even received a decision yet??

    Thanks
    Hopefully it's good news. Can I ask, was your Tribunal over the phone?
    They have all been done by phone for months now
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  • Tubz
    Tubz Community member Posts: 26 Courageous
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    Thanks everyone. I do hope you're right... my anxiety has been through the roof since my tribunal! ?
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  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,652 Disability Gamechanger
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    Try to take it easy @Tubz, do what you can to manage your anxiety and fingers crossed it will be good news.
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