Finally had my PiP assessment this morning!
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rubin16
Community member, Scope Member Posts: 538 Pioneering
Hi,
I finally had my telephone assessment this morning after applying in November 2020. The call lasted just under an hour and went into deph about what I do, how I do them and how I mange certain things. The assessor was quite nice and knowledgeable and had clearly read up about me beforehand as she was mainly clarifying what she has read up and confirming them and asking more details. After she was done she said she will type up the report and send to DWP and a decision is made normally within 6 weeks.
How likely it is to wait 6 weeks for a decision, is it longer normally or sooner?
Thanks.
I have Autism, ADHD, Schizophrenia, Gilberts Syndrome and Crohn's Disease and have knowledge in these areas.
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Thanks for the update @rubinheath16, I'm glad things seemed to go well.
Fingers crossed for a positive outcome, I wouldn't ' like to advise on the amount of time it might be because it appears to be quite unpredictable at the moment, but hopefully it won't bee long for you.
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Hi glad that after the long wait you have had your assessment
They normally say around 8 to 10 weeks for a decision but there are no fixed timescales and currently there seems to be long delays but some have been lucky with quick decisions
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I have just had mine and it seemed to go OK. The guy said it's not his decision but he thinks I should get it and if I was turned down, I should definitely appeal. The waiting begins!
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Thank you for telling us about your assessment @rubinheath16 - the assessor sounds good; I think it gives you that bit of confidence when it's apparent they've read your evidence.Pleased your assessment also went well @hughiemachrins . Here's hoping you both get the correct outcome.
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@Username_removed is that really what they say “recommended nil award” if that’s what they think.
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Hello to all those who have had their PIP assessment. Now you can request a copy of your assessment report and on receiving it you can work out what your award may should be but you still have to wait for the award notification letter. By reading the report you can if required start to prepare evidence and new information to support your original claim for PIP. Not requesting your report and then waiting for the official notification letter only leaves a month to lodge your MR if required but having your report you’ll have several months to prepare your MR and time to contact Health professionals if needed to get you medical reports ect.
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How soon can I ask for a copy? Should I wait a week or so?
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Username_removed said:hughiemachrins said:I have just had mine and it seemed to go OK. The guy said it's not his decision but he thinks I should get it and if I was turned down, I should definitely appeal. The waiting begins!
Any refusal cannot be appealed. You must first do a mandatory reconsideration.
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