Pip review telephone consultant

jwalsh
jwalsh Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener

how long would it take for the DWP write back with their decision to claimant

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  • Steve1987
    Steve1987 Online Community Member Posts: 46 Connected

    Hi, I applied in February 2024, had my assessment(s) in July and have not had a decision yet.

    It can take a very long time.

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 8,629 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Heya @jwalsh you could be looking at around 8-12 weeks for a decision to be made after you've had the telephone assessment. Depending on the area you live in. So just hold on tight!

  • Steve1987
    Steve1987 Online Community Member Posts: 46 Connected

    Hi Albus, any particular reason why it’s a postcode lottery?

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 8,629 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hey @Steve1987 it's mainly down to the number of people waiting in each catchment area. So if some areas have more people applying, or waiting for reviews etc, the wait times can be longer.

  • Steve1987
    Steve1987 Online Community Member Posts: 46 Connected

    Ah, of course. I didn’t know if the case managers were just centralised and handled claims from all over the place. Cheers @Albus_Scope