Text received saying I have been awarded PIP, should I be worried that I haven't been paid?

MissLJ said:

Update;
I received my award notice today and the decision maker has even gone against what the assessor has suggested and all he’s awarded me is low rate mobility and nothing for daily living. I have no idea how this is allowed to happen by some man sat behind a desk with no medical training. Feeling really fed up right now 

In a previous comment from you, you said the assessment report suggests a recommended 12 points for mobility and only 6 for daily living. So there was no recommendation for a daily living award, unless you added up the recommended points incorrectly. 

MissLJ said:

The report from my latest claim has awarded the 12 points for mobility but only 6 for daily living, 

Having said that, the report is just a recommendation, whilst they mostly go with it, it has been known for them to go against it. I've seen this happen quite a few times here in the past couple of months. 

MissLJ said:

I went back through the report and I had added up the points wrong, it was 8 points awarded for DL and 12 for mobility. What’s the point in the assessments if somebody sat behind a desk can just totally override it and decide what they like anyway? It’s a complete joke 

Before making a decision the decision maker is supposed to look through all evidence you sent, as well as the form and the assessment report before making their decision. 

All you can do is request the MR followed by a Tribunal, if the MR decision doesn't change. You can also get some expert advice going forward as I note your previous claim was refused at Tribunal stage. 

The best place for help would be either Welfare Rights or a Law centre. This link will help you find what's local to you. welfare-benefits

cossamaximus said:

I have received a text today (26/3/2024) stating I’ve been awarded PIP, the process has been less than 7 weeks.

Will update when I receive the letter, and when I get my payment.

Im a tad impatient, are you able to call up to ask what’s been awarded!?

thanks all

Thats great news. Yes, you can ring PIP to ask what you’ve been awarded and when to expect any money owed into your bank. 

Albus_Scope said:

A big congratulations to you @cossamaximus that's amazing news! 

Thank you, I’ve called them and got all the information I needed, it’s been rewarded for 3 years which is good news. 

MissLJ said:

Update;
I received my award notice today and the decision maker has even gone against what the assessor has suggested and all he’s awarded me is low rate mobility and nothing for daily living. I have no idea how this is allowed to happen by some man sat behind a desk with no medical training. Feeling really fed up right now 

Update;

Hi all, thought I’d pop back and let you know what happened with me as well as, hopefully, give others some hope.

I requested a mandatory reconsideration following my PIP decision but I was, in my mind, gearing up ready to face a tribunal - as I know that only a small number of MR’s are successful. However, last week the DWP contacted me to inform that my MR was successful and I’ve been awarded higher rate for both daily living and mobility plus over £10k backdated for what they owe me since last January. 

If this is a first time claim and you weren't transferring from DLA then you will be owed money from the date you rang to start your claim, providing you had the difficulties for at least 3 months at that time.

Usually money is in your bank before the decision letter and it takes 3-5 working days from the date money is sent. You can ring PIP to ask what the decision is and they will tell you. You can also ask when to expect any money owed into your bank.

If you were transferring from DLA there will be no money owed, even if the PIP award is higher than the DLA. Your first PIP payment will be about 7 weeks after the decision was made.

Disappointed now, thats a whole week and nothing.

I am, just done the automation to verify I am who I say I am, been awarded quite a lot per month. I guess thats T1 diabetes and complex mental health for you ?

No, it will be because of how your conditions affect you. PIP is not about a diagnosis.