Pip assessment new claim, any advice about waiting times? Will working full-time affect my claim?

Mls0708
Mls0708 Online Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
edited January 2024 in PIP, DLA, ADP & AA
Hey everyone

I applied for pip on 14/11/23 and had my telephone assessment last Monday (22/01/24) I haven’t received a text saying they’ve received the assessment back - is this normal?

I'm also wondering what I should be expecting in terms of wait times ect 

I have never claimed anything before, I suffer from hemiplegic migraine and anxiety and panic disorder which is the reason for my claim. I do work full time but work have lots of adjustments in place to support me, would working hinder my chances of being awarded pip?

any advice would be really appreciated it’s making me feel very anxious the whole process

thank you 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    The report isn't always returned straight away. If it's chosen for audit this will delay it being returned. An audit means they are checking the assessor did their job correctly and not usually anything to worry about.

    Once the report is returned a decision can take up to about 12 weeks. Once a decision is made you will be contacted. 
  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 8,128 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    Hi @Mls0708, welcome to the community. Sorry to hear that you're feeling anxious about the process, it's not an easy thing to go through and the waiting can make it all worse. Our community is always very supportive, so if you ever need to chat about things, we're here :)

    I'll pop your post over to our PIP section where more members who've been through similar things can offer some friendly advice and support.
  • dani09uk
    dani09uk Online Community Member Posts: 8 Listener
    @Mls0708 you may find that the decision maker pulls you up for working full-time in relation to your mental health issues. They’re not technically supposed to penalise you, but I work part-time from home, and they used that against me in relation to my ability to engage in some of the tasks in the descriptors - basically because it supposedly shows that I can stick to a routine. I’ve disputed the assumptions in my MR letter because I’m self-employed and pick my hours depending on how I’m feeling (I also have an essential tremor). 

    You could be absolutely fine, but I just wanted you to be aware that you might have to detail all the help put in place for you by your employer at a later date, if you haven’t already. 
  • Mls0708
    Mls0708 Online Community Member Posts: 9 Listener
    Thank you for the advice, the waiting is awful! I was hoping if I’m awarded pip to be able to go to part time but we’ll wait and see what happens 
    thanks Again 😊

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