Hi, my name is tigs123! I'm worried that I should have asked or said something I didn't
tigs123
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Hi Guys, I applied for PIP on the 19th May 2022, I sent back all evidence I could think that was relevant. I contacted them a couple of weeks ago to see where I was in regards to my claim, and had a conversation about the struggle I would have in getting to an assessment centre. They said I could have a telephone assessment, because of my my mobility issues. I received a call today, not planned from the Independant Assessment people, who literally asked a three questions to eloborate on my claim. At the end of the call I asked when my assessment might be, and they told me due to the evidence I provided I would not need an assessment, and that they would write report. Now I am off telephone I am concerned that cause it wasnt a planned call, that I should have asked or said something that I didnt.... Please advise if anyone has been in this situation.
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Sounds like you’ve had a paper based assessment and they just needed to ask a few questions. When this happens they don’t usually give you an appointment date/time.Once the report is written and returned to DWP the decision can take between 2-12 weeks.0
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Welcome to the community @tigs123
I can imagine it was pretty disconcerting to get an unexpected call! We've had a few people mention similar experiences on the community, and they also felt a little worried due to feeling underprepared.
As poppy123456 has said, it sounds like they just needed to ask you a couple of questions, but will mainly be looking at your forms. Are you happy with the evidence you provided in your forms?0 -
I think so, just concerned i should have said more0
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Hi James, I called DWP yesterday to give them more information, since I have had an appointment with my consultant. They said I am in a pile awaiting a decision and I should hear in the next couple of weeks. In the meantime he is going to send out report to me.
James when did you apply ?
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Such a frustrating process, having said that I didnt return completed claim document and evidence until 26th June. If I do hear in a couple of weeks I guess it will be quite quick0
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Morning @tigs123. Thank you very much for your useful respond. I hope everything goes well with your claim.
My claim has been so so fast cant even explain. I started applying on 18th May this year and received a call 10 days ago from the independent assessment centre for a permission that my claim will be paper based. I asked her do you want me to answer any questions she said no. So my claim was fast and I was asked no questions at all. So not sure if that is good or bad as I am too overhelmed. So if the decision comes in the next few weeks. Then it will be four months only 🤷♂️0 -
Thanks for responding. I hope its a good thing based on not having a thorough assessment, and trusting evidence sent. Lets hope we both receive a positive outcome. Keep me posted.0
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Hi James, lets hope they do go with your report. I received a text this morning, saying I am being awarded PIP. I havent received report or anything else yet. I called PIP helpline judging by next payment amount I have enhanced for daily living and mobility.0
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@tigs123 Congratulations. I have received a text today too and it says that I have been awarded PIP. Checked with the Automated Line and I have received both Enhanced Daily Living and Mobility of £627.60. We both have positive outcomes. Really happy for you 😁0
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Really happy for you too. I spoke to customer services. I think he said award period until August 2028. But until I have physical proof being letter I cannot be certain. Let me know how long your award period is, if you don't mind.0
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One more thing i did request report to be sent to me.0
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@tigs123 thats good to hear. At least you dont need to worry about it anymore till to 2028. Tbh I didnt have a chance to speak to the customer service as no one answered I was on the line for 45mins. May call in the afternoon as I have a hospital appoitment now. However, on my report the Assesor has ticked the box of it states that "No requirement to arrange a review of this claim". So I guess I have to wait for the letter or call in the afternoon.
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@james19o6 Ticking this box can mean an 'ongoing' (10 years) award recommendation. I hope that is true for you 0
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Thank you @bg844. So if you dont mind me asking just to confirm. Ongoing means in 10 years time they will request a review?bg844 said:@james19o6 Ticking this box can mean an 'ongoing' (10 years) award recommendation. I hope that is true for you0 -
Hi James, thanks for giving feedback. I will keep my eyes out for the tick, however even if I have 6 years at this point I am happy.0
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It really is down to the Decision Maker as I’m sure you’re aware. Ongoing in terms of PIP reviews means in 10 years time, a light-touch review will take place (no one knows how these light-touch reviews will take place as of yet although we know it won’t be the same as a normal PIP reassessment). Fingers crossed you get your letter soon especially with the recent strikes by Royal Mail.So if you dont mind me asking just to confirm. Ongoing means in 10 years time they will request a review?0
