PIP question about decision

BuddysMomma
BuddysMomma Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
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Hi everyone 

I have received a text today following one I received on the 3rd to say they had received the written report. It said they'd be in contact within 8 weeks.

The text today said 
"We have not yet made a decision on your PIP claim. We will write to you when we have made a decision. You only need to contact us if your circumstances change.

Does this mean that there is issues in terms of a decision?

Also if I am successful do they pay the arrears as a whole or do they spread it out?

If anyone can shed some light it would be much appreciated! Thank you

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    edited August 2022
    The text means exactly what it says "they've not yet made a decision" DWP have started sending more updates through text message to try to stop claimants ringing for updates.
    If successfully awarded and it's a first time claim, without transferring from DLA then money is uaully paid into your bank before you receive the decision letter, paid as a lump sum.
    Timescales for a decision from when they received the report are between 2-12 weeks.

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