Hi, I'm Scruffnutts! How long for a DM to decide about PIP claim?
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Scruffnutts
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I started my pip claim in November 2020 and it’s been 18 weeks and still waiting for them to decide on my claim also I spoke to them and they are saying it’s with the decision maker so wounded how long more I have to wait
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Hi there
I presume you have had your assessment
It can take around 8 weeks after for a decision
You can request a copy if the report after 7 days which will show recommended points
If you started claim in November it's about right timescale takes around 6 months to complete
And DWP amhave huge backlogs -
Ok I will wait until I hear from them thanks for reply :-)
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Also it depends on where u live as to how long the backlog is.I had my assement 4th march n it was with DM by the 16th n i rang last week to see what going on n lady said i shd hear somethin in next couple of weeks. Good luck xx
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Welcome to the community @Scruffnutts
Hang tight! Please do keep us updated, and best of luck with your application. -
hi hi thanks for the reply’s I asked for the assessment report and checked that and seems they did write down what we spoke about I am just unsure how to read it really how do I know what points I got and don’t know how it will go. It just seems so stressful any advice would be good
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Hi
There should be ticks or dots next to the descriptors this is the points they have recommended
.add them up for each section to see the award -
hi I see ticks but I don’t see how many points next to the ticks so how do I convert ?
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Point scoring here PIP points system (benefitsandwork.co.uk)Scruffnutts said:hi I see ticks but I don’t see how many points next to the ticks so how do I convert ?Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK. -
Hi @Scruffnutts - & welcome. Add up the points for each component (daily living & mobility). You need 8 or more points for a standard award, & 12 or more to qualify for the enhanced rate. The decision maker usually goes with the recommendation, but you would still have to wait for your decision letter to be sure.
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Hi ok thanks for replying I will have a look at my assessment report and check
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hi just a update on my claim really as I got a award and just have a question about it they only back dated it to February 2021 and not November 2020 when I started the claim and wondering if this is correct
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@Scruffnutts
When did your health problems start?Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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