PIP - has anyone had this text after assessment?

[Suboptimalsitch]

My phone assessment was 18 November. Got a text 2 days later from DWP to say they’d recevied it and they’ll write back when they’d made a decision - probably within 8 weeks.

this morning I got a text saying they had not yet made a decision on my claim and would write when they have.

Does anyone know if this is usual. Is it a good/bad sign or is it just that they’re probably working through a backlog? TIA

I had the same text, Bout receiving my report , said around 8 weeks. I called yesterday, to ask for my report, she said be bout 7 to 10 days, and my decision letter will be in bout 2 weeks

Yes, many individuals have received various texts or communications after undergoing a PIP assessment. The specific content of these texts can vary depending on the outcome of the assessment and the actions taken by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

That's great, I hope you get a positive outcome. I called up today but got told its with a decision maker and there is a large backlog.x

I had a phone call this morning with a decision, 2 weeks and 3 days after phone assessment.

Do dm usually go with the report
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I have recently had a PIP assessment over the phone the lady was lovely but I felt like I couldn’t answer all of the questions properely which is going to affect my decision aswel I’m so stressed about this a week tomorrow I recieved a text to say they had not made a decision yet ,such a stressful anxious time 😭

Mamto5. That’s exactly how I felt. The assessor didn’t give me time to properly answer her questions and I couldn’t really describe the problems I have in detail. The interview went on over an hour but I came away thinking I would definitely be turned down. I was very surprised to be given the standard rate. I hope you get a good outcome too. It’s very stressful, both the assessment and waiting for their decision.

Hi I had a text Friday morning, saying they not made a decision yet. ??

That’s how it was with me I ended up breaking down on the phone it was horrendous I’m glad you got a good outcome I’m not hopeful about mine I can’t sleep or focus it’s had me chewed to bits :(

Hi, can anyone help please, i had my pip telephone assessment wednesday 28th June, as of yet ( 6 days later) i have not received the text from dwp saying they have all the info they need to make a decision, Is this a bad sign ?.

Mamto5 crossing my fingers for you. I was resigned to having to appeal when I came off the phone.

Hi had my assessment last Wednesday received text to say ure pip review is complete u should recieve ure dision by letter in 2 weeks do not contact us as can reveal dision if u have any questions after letter please contact us is it me or does it sound like bad news by the way it took 14vmonths for assessment

Yes I had text, got my payment before letter, also backdated

Myrtlecat2 how long after first text message did you received message I received text message last Wednesday saying we have not made decision all that after how long do you get next message and was message send in morning 🤔

I had my telephone assessment today 26th September, with Eloise, she was lovely, and said anytime I needed a break just to say so, half way through I actually broke down, had panic attack and anxiety, shaking and crying, she spoke to me gently and stayed with me on the phone just talking to me about nothing really to calm me down. The call lasted for 1 hr and 45 mins, as my health has got worse since I made the original claim, bit they had been in touch with doctors, consultants etc, aswell before calling me. I can honestly say Eloise was absolutely amazing, and she wished me well at end of call, she said she was sending the report as soon as the call finished, at 5.17pm today 26th September, dwp text me to say they had received my assessment report and will be in touch soon. Has anyone had a quick response from assessment to text to receiving payment and how long please

@Suboptimalsitch do you work ? I work and have applied but only work 18 hrs due to my fatigue.
its been nearly 4 weeks x

Starrz. I haven’t worked for over 10 years. I applied for PIP about 6 years ago but was turned down and felt so unwell I didn’t appeal. I’ve got much worse over the years and had far more diagnoses and letters from specialists to submit so I tried again last year and got the standard rate which is a real help. I’m crossing my fingers your get awarded it . A friend has been waiting 8 months and still hasn’t heard apart from saying they have her application. When she phoned to check (she was wondering it had got lost), she was told the backlog is really big.

@Suboptimalsitch im so sorry to hear that :( thats awful they turned you down :( im glad you finally got it but you should get enhanced especially when your unable to work.
thankyou, i hope i do too! life is just a huge struggle!
ill just keep waiting, i wont hold my breathe.
i have lost6 weeks of work due to my conditions. Having to have people look after my baby makes me feel like the shittest mother on the planet. If i work for 6 hrs one day( with being allowed to sit when i have too) the next day im knocked out! It sucks help should be alot easier! Xx

It must be extra hard when you have a little one to look after too. It doesn’t make you a shit parent. I really hope you get awarded it. Benefits are for those who need them but I know people who have absolutely chosen not to work and get UC, housing benefit, council tax paid, got extra fuel allowances etc. This is the only benefit I’ve ever claimed and as you say, it’s such a sodding battle. Good luck 🤞🏼

@Suboptimalsitch thankyou! I know , i know people like that also! Im the same as you. Ive never had a benefir in my life! Good luck with everything. I really hope you start feeling abit better 🙌🏼 X

@Tattyxted did u get awarded pip

@Sham2323 have u done urs ? X

Yes I done my assessment just waiting on decision. Congratulations on ur award

Hi, yes I got awarded pip, I only got the lower standard daily rate, although they did back date it also. I also got LWCRA and that was also backdated too. I also work, but have gone to working 24 hours a week now instead of 60 hours that I used to work

@Tattyxted what do u do as a job? As i can only work 18hrs a week. Worried that cause i work i wont get it :( and dont want everyone in work knowing i get it :;( as its just something to
gossip about xx